Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), with Dr. Anthony W. Bateman, MA, FRCPSYCH and Dr. Peter Fonagy, Ph.D., FBA

Feb 23, 2024

Dr. Anthony W. Bateman and Dr. Peter Fonagy discuss Mentalization, exploring the capacity to reflect on one's own and others' states of mind. They emphasize the role of beliefs in shaping mental states and the application of Mentalization in therapy for conditions like borderline personality disorder. The podcast also delves into the core principles of Mentalization Based Therapy, the impact of reflective function on attachment relationships, and the differences between transference-focused therapy and MBT.

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Mentalization is the capacity to understand own and others' emotions, beliefs, needs, and desires.

MBT therapy emphasizes sustaining doubt and curiosity in therapeutic interactions to promote collaboration and understanding.

Deep dives

Development of Mentalization-Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) was developed by psychiatrists Dr. Anthony Bateman and Dr. Peter Fornigee for borderline personality disorder treatment. They integrated research expertise and clinical experience to create an approach that focused on understanding reflective function and its impact on therapeutic outcomes with clients.

Exploring the Core Principles of Mentalization Based Therapy

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Understanding Patient Mentalization in Psychotherapy

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Analysis of Suicide Attempt Reduction in Mentalization Based Therapy Study

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Exploring the Origins of Mentalization-Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

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Introduction

4min

Navigating Trauma and Academic Challenges

4min

Exploring the Impact of Mentalization-Based Therapy in Mental Health Settings

22min

Exploring the Core Principles of Mentalization Based Therapy

3min

Reflective Function and Attachment Relationships

9min

Exploring Splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder

10min

Contrasting Transference-Focused Therapy and Mentalization-Based Therapy

8min

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Anthony W. Bateman and Dr. Peter Fonagy to discuss their expertise on Mentalization.

Mentalization refers to the capacity to reflect upon and understand one's own state of mind and the states of mind of others. This involves recognizing and making sense of one's own and others’ emotions, beliefs, needs and desires. People use this tool consciously and unconsciously to make sense of others and themselves. Often done automatically, a person may form beliefs about the people they interact with, making assumptions about their mental states. These beliefs tend to have a strong influence on the mental state of the person, whether or not they are correct.

By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits.

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