Mentalizing in Child Therapy by Annelies Verheugt-Pleiter, Jo... - 9780367445003

Mentalizing in Child TherapyGuidelines for Clinical Practitioners\nAuthor(s): Annelies Verheugt-Pleiter, Jolien Zevalkink\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367445003, 978-0367445003\nSynopsis\nMentalizing in Child Therapy focuses on open-ended psychotherapy for children with complex mental health issues and attachment problems. It offers examples of personalized and integrated treatment that is \""firm in structure yet flexible in its focus\"" (Peter Fonagy, foreword to first edition).\n\nThe book is based on the systematic observation of the treatment of complex problems in children (4-12 years) using a mentalizing therapeutic stance and a range of techniques to enhance mentalizing abilities and trust in other people, incorporating aspects of the more relationship-oriented and competence-oriented treatments. In this updated edition, the authors have elaborated on the topic of attention regulation, having included .