March 2026 Evidence-Based Practices Highlight

  1. March 2026 Evidence-Based Practices Highlight

Behavioral Health Evidence-Based Practices in New Mexico

New Ask the Expert Video Series and EBP Presenters at CLI 2026

Ask the Expert: Multi-Systemic Therapy

We are pleased to share our first edition of a brand new video series called "Ask the Expert", where we interview different EBP experts to gather their insight into their individual EBPs. This series is meant to help you better understand the behind-the-scenes of being an EBP professional. View the first two videos of the series below, and be on the lookout for the next edition!

Ask the Expert MST: Episode 1

with Chris Mason and Gaby Manchego-Sanchez

In this video, Chris Mason (Rocky Mountain MST), interviewed by Gaby Manchego-Sanchez (COI), discusses frequently asked questions, the benefits, and the inner workings of MST.

Ask the Expert MST: Episode 2

with Patricia Hennessey and Chris Mason

In this video, Patricia Hennessey, LPCC (MST supervisor at the University of New Mexico MST Program), interviewed by Chris Mason from Rocky Mountain MST, shares her personal stories and expertise of working with MST.

EBP Workshop Presentations at Children's Law Institute 2026

Want to learn more about NM EBPs? There will be two EBP workshops at CLI 2026, titled Strengthening Families Through Collaboration: Expanding Functional Family Therapy Across New Mexicodiscussing Functional Family Therapy (FFT), and The Importance of Collaboration and Partnerships in Supporting Multisystemic Therapy Success for Teens, discussing Multisystemic Therapy (MST). The exact workshop times will be announced soon! Visit the CLI website for more details and to register for the conference.

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