Peter Fonagy: Mentalisation Based Theory

Описание: A conversation with Professor Peter Fonagy where we explore the history and evolution of the concept of mentalisation—a foundational idea in contemporary psychoanalysis and developmental psychology. We trace its roots, how it emerged in clinical settings, and its relevance to understanding human development, attachment, and psychopathology.

We also delve into the role of trauma, particularly early relational trauma, in shaping one’s capacity to mentalise. Fonagy shares reflections on how trauma disrupts self-other understanding, the development of epistemic trust, and how therapeutic approaches like Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) can help restore resilience and relational capacity.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or simply curious about the mind, this conversation offers rich insights into how we make sense of ourselves and others.

01:30 What is mentalising
05:10 Mentalising versus Theory of Mind as a term
06:10 Mentalising as a psychoanalytic concept
08:30 Neuroscience and mentalising
09:30 Hegel and Self Awareness
10:35 Relational psychoanalysis
12:25 Freud discovered mentalising
13:10 Working with children
14:50 First application of mentalising - George Moran
21:00 Meeting Anthony Bateman and Developing MBT
24:00 Example of MBT intervention- Psychic equivalence
26:10 Maltreatment and BPD
31:10 Anti Social Behaviour \
34:25 Peters autistic traits
35:10 MBT First rials
37:20 Group work
38:55 Traumatisation and double empathy
43:40 BPD as a diagnosis of relational trauma (clip)
47:10 Doing God’s work
48:47 Trauma is when the mind feels itself to be alone