Non-mentalizing mode — psychotherapy techniques

Systematic monitoring by the therapist of the quality of the client's mentalization across the session. The therapist tracks signs of loss o…

MBT

Working with Pretend Mode

A technique for working with the non-mentalizing mode in which the client's thoughts and feelings are detached from reality. The client may …

MBT

Working with Psychic Equivalence

A technique for working with the non-mentalizing mode in which the client's inner reality is experienced as outer: what is thought and felt …

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Working with the Teleological Stance

A technique for working with the non-mentalizing mode in which the client only recognizes observable, physical actions and outcomes as real.…

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