Mentalization based supervision

Abstract

This article is a presentation of mentalization-based supervision with regard to focus, goals and means. The article is based on current theory of mentalization, and clinical practice with mentalization-based supervision. It presents a dimension to be considered in mentalization-based supervision, where the goal of stimulating mentalization is always in focus. This is illustrated in a sequence from a supervision session. It is possible to determine what mentalization-based supervision is and extract what makes it different of other psychotherapy supervision.

Keywords:

• mentalization
• supervision
• MBT

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Public health statement

Providing MBT for patients with personality disorders has shown positive therapeutic effects. In order to deliver this treatment, it is essential that therapists learn MBT through supervision and maintain supervision throughout the treatment. Therefore, there is a need for consensus on what MBT supervision is.