Collaborative Home-Based Therapy (CHBT): A Culturally Responsive Model for Treating Children and Adolescents Involved in Child Protective Service Systems.

Mental Health professionals are challenged with utilizing innovative treatment models to meet the needs of diverse communities. Enhancements in interventions have led to a reconceptualization of the role of mental health professionals, specifically, family therapists. This paper presents a collaborative, home-based model for working with children and adolescents involved in foster care. We begin by examining literature on home-based therapy. This review provides a framework to understand the need for a culturally responsive approach. A collaborative, home-based approach is presented along with unique issues and guidelines for practice. A clinical case is presented to illustrate implications for treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]