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Date of Graduation
Fall 2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Eric W. Cowan
Jennifer Cline
A. Renee Staton
Abstract
The purpose of this literature review is to demonstrate the profound influences and numerous applications the concept of mentalization has within counseling processes. The skill of mentalizing extends across theoretical orientations within existing counseling frameworks and has been suggested to be a core factor within the counseling process (Allen, Fonagy, & Bateman, 2008). Mentalizing capacities have been linked to positive therapeutic alliances (Markowitz & Milrod, 2011), positive client outcomes (Bernbach, 2002; Bouchard et al., 2008; Fonagy & Target, 1996; Karlsson & Kermott, 2006; Levy et. al., 2006; Meehan, Levy, Reynoso, Hill, & Clarkin, 2009), and counselor effectiveness (Cologon, 2013); and as such is an essential skill for counselors and clients to develop.
Recommended Citation
Swartzentruber, Matthew J., "Mentalization in counseling processes" (2017). Educational Specialist, 2009-2019. 123.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec201019/123
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