Full Description
This book provides inspiration for using mentalization when working with vulnerable children, adolescents, and their families. It includes the basic models of mentalization and provides ways to support the neglected and traumatised to find a better understanding of themselves and their struggles.
Contents
Preface by Peter Fonagy -- Organisation of the Guidebook -- Flowchart -- Introduction -- Mentalization -- Mentalization and treatment -- Part 1: Theory and analysis -- Mentalization -- Analysis - treatment -- Neglect - symptoms -- Part 2: Psycho-education -- Mentalization -- Trauma -- Dynamics -- Part 3: Tools for the professional -- Self-refl ection at the time -- Self-refl ection afterwards -- Part 4: Exercises -- Security -- Trauma focus -- Obtaining skills -- Resource focus -- Mentalization -- References -- About the author.
