
Reading Other People’s Minds: Mentalization, Understanding Other’s Intentions, and Why It’s Vital Coping Skill For Peace of Mind
Dharmapunx NYC
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The Importance of Mentalization in Relationships
Psychologists Bateman and Peter Finagi say our borderline personality disorders stem from an inability to mentalize. The child will constantly project its worst fears or expectations onto others. So what do we do about all this? All forms of therapy are helpful in their one of their papers how mentalization changes the mind. It doesn't matter which kind of therapy you choose, it'll develop our ability to accurately understand what's going on in other people's minds.
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