65th Annual Conference

Saturday, February 23
Afternoon Workshops
2:15-5:30 P.M.

Workshop 100

Mentalizing with Professionals: A Psychiatric Rehabilitation Approach that Integrates DBT, CBT & Role-Play

Chairs:    

Tammy S. Fountain, M.A., LPC, ATR-BC, CGP, Psychiatric Rehab Specialist, Menninger, Houston, Texas
Alinda P. Gary, M.D., Psychiatrist/Team Leader, Menninger/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
 

At risk of oversimplification, mentalizing is the process of identifying mental states in one's self and others. This experiential workshop explains the theory, addresses specific challenges in treating hospitalized professionals and introduces attendees to a diverse approach to group work. This approach fosters the development of mentalizing through actively engaging the patient in identifying and applying skills and supports.
experiential-demonstration-sharing of work experiences-didactic
 

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Demonstrate comprehension of mentalizing.
2. Identify special issues in providing care for professionals with psychiatric illness.
3. Integrate treatment modalities and psychiatric rehab model to promote the development of mentalizing with patients.
 

Course References:

1. Allen, J. (2003). Mentalizing. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 67(2), 91-112.
2. Fonagy, P., Target, M., Gergely, G., & Jurist, E. L. (2002). Affect Regulation, Mentalization, and the Development of Self. New York: Other Press.
3. Siegel, D.J. (1999). The developing mind: Toward a neurobiology if interpersonal experience. New York: Guilford.