Mentalizing in Clinical Practice

By Jon G. Allen, Peter Fonagy & Anthony W. Bateman

Mentalizing in Clinical Practice is a foundational text introducing mentalization-based approaches to psychotherapy. Published by American Psychiatric Publishing, this authoritative work explains how clinicians can enhance patients’ capacity to understand their own and others’ mental states.

Grounded in attachment theory and contemporary developmental psychology, the book provides practical clinical guidance for working with personality disorders, trauma, and complex emotional dysregulation. It is widely adopted in psychiatry, psychology, counseling, and social work training programs.

What This Book Does

This book equips clinicians with tools to foster mentalizing capacity, improve therapeutic alliance, and manage challenging interpersonal dynamics in psychotherapy.

Key Features

• Clear explanation of mentalization theory
• Integration with attachment and developmental frameworks
• Clinical techniques for enhancing reflective functioning
• Applications to personality disorders and trauma
• Practical case illustrations

Who Should Use This Book?

• Psychiatrists and clinical psychologists
• Psychotherapists and counselors
• Graduate students in mental health programs
• Social workers and behavioral health professionals
• Clinicians treating complex trauma and personality disorders

Why It’s Essential

• Foundational text on mentalization-based therapy (MBT)
• Bridges theory and real-world clinical practice
• Widely cited in psychotherapy research
• Published by American Psychiatric Publishing

A leading guide to integrating mentalization into clinical work.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781585623068
• Authors: Jon G. Allen; Peter Fonagy; Anthony W. Bateman
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Understanding Mentalization
• Attachment and Reflective Functioning
• Clinical Assessment Strategies
• Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions
• Applications to Personality Disorders
• Managing Clinical Challenges

FAQs

• Is this related to mentalization-based therapy (MBT)?
  Yes. It provides foundational concepts and clinical applications of MBT.
• Is it suitable for graduate training?
  Yes. It is widely used in psychiatry and clinical psychology programs.
• Does it include practical case examples?
  Yes. The book integrates theory with clinical case illustrations.