""Ability to interpret the meaning of others' behavior by considering their underlying mental states and intentions" (p. 15) "Capacity to understand the impact of one's own affects and behaviors on others" (p. 15)"
""In simpler language, mentalizing is about understanding oneself and others on the basis of what's going on inside us; it involves keeping mind in mind and seeing oneself from the outside and others from the inside." (p. 15)"
""Be curious about how the world looks from other people's perspectives while also having some awareness of the limits of our ability to know what is in their minds, such as their perceptions, emotions, and intentions.""
Mentalization is defined as the ability to interpret others' behavior by considering their underlying mental states and intentions, and the capacity to understand how one's own affects and behaviors impact others. Mentalizing involves understanding oneself and others based on internal experiences, keeping mind in mind, and seeing oneself from the outside and others from the inside. When mentalizing well, people are aware of present feelings and behavior patterns, consider others' emotions and motivations, remain curious about others' perspectives while recognizing limits to knowing minds, and reflect on how their own perspective influences actions. Mentalization supports clear, specific therapeutic and interpersonal goals for neurodivergent individuals.
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