Mentalization-Based Treatment with Families

This comprehensive yet practical guide provides a clear and accessible overview of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) and its application across a wide range of mental health conditions and clinical settings. It introduces the concept of mentalizing and the robust evidence base underpinning MBT, before outlining its core principles and clinical model in both individual and group psychotherapy. Through rich clinical illustrations, the book demonstrates how MBT is applied in the treatment of disorders such as depression, psychosis, trauma, eating disorders, and a range of personality disorders, while also addressing its use with children, adolescents, families, couples, and within systems such as teams, schools, and care settings.

Key Features

• Provides a concise, evidence-based introduction to mentalizing and Mentalization-Based Treatment
• Clearly explains the core principles and clinical model of MBT in individual and group therapy
• Includes detailed clinical examples across a broad spectrum of mental health disorders
• Explores applications of MBT with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, families, and couples
• Examines the use of mentalizing approaches in varied contexts such as teams, schools, and care environments
• Part of the Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies series, ensuring scientific rigor and clinical relevance