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🎙️ Episode 2 – Session 1: What Is Mentalizing?
Welcome to the first real session of this MBT-i series.
Today we begin at the core of everything: mentalizing — the ability to understand yourself, others, and the relationships between you.
📌 What this session is about;
Mentalizing means noticing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and recognizing that other people also act from their own inner worlds.
It’s about being curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental — even when emotions run high.
- When you can mentalize, you gain insight, self-control, and healthier communication.
🔎 Real-life examples;
You pause before reacting in anger and ask yourself, “What might this person be feeling right now?”
- You realise that someone’s silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection — it could mean they feel anxious or unsure.
📚 Why it matters;
Mentalizing connects emotion with understanding.
It helps prevent misunderstandings, keeps relationships balanced, and allows you to stay calm when things feel chaotic.
✨ How MBT works with this;
Throughout MBT you’ll practise a mentalizing attitude:
Stay curious about yourself and others.
Accept that you can never know exactly what someone else feels.
- Remember that emotions influence thoughts — and vice versa.
💡 Practice from Session 1;
Have a short conversation with someone close to you.
Try to find out how their day really felt for them.
Then write down:
1️⃣ How you think they felt (and check if you were right).
2️⃣ How it was for you to ask and listen.
🌟 Core message;
Mentalizing starts with curiosity.
It’s not about being right — it’s about wanting to understand.
By staying open, even in confusion, you begin the journey toward better self-awareness and deeper connection.
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By Jasper Manders🎙️ Episode 2 – Session 1: What Is Mentalizing?
Welcome to the first real session of this MBT-i series.
Today we begin at the core of everything: mentalizing — the ability to understand yourself, others, and the relationships between you.
📌 What this session is about;
Mentalizing means noticing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and recognizing that other people also act from their own inner worlds.
It’s about being curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental — even when emotions run high.
- When you can mentalize, you gain insight, self-control, and healthier communication.
🔎 Real-life examples;
You pause before reacting in anger and ask yourself, “What might this person be feeling right now?”
- You realise that someone’s silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection — it could mean they feel anxious or unsure.
📚 Why it matters;
Mentalizing connects emotion with understanding.
It helps prevent misunderstandings, keeps relationships balanced, and allows you to stay calm when things feel chaotic.
✨ How MBT works with this;
Throughout MBT you’ll practise a mentalizing attitude:
Stay curious about yourself and others.
Accept that you can never know exactly what someone else feels.
- Remember that emotions influence thoughts — and vice versa.
💡 Practice from Session 1;
Have a short conversation with someone close to you.
Try to find out how their day really felt for them.
Then write down:
1️⃣ How you think they felt (and check if you were right).
2️⃣ How it was for you to ask and listen.
🌟 Core message;
Mentalizing starts with curiosity.
It’s not about being right — it’s about wanting to understand.
By staying open, even in confusion, you begin the journey toward better self-awareness and deeper connection.