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View article: The freedom to mentalize: The influence of socio‐demographic indicators of empowerment on parental reflective functioning
The freedom to mentalize: The influence of socio‐demographic indicators of empowerment on parental reflective functioning Open
Parental reflective functioning (PRF), a critical construct in the field of infant mental health, has been under investigated in non‐WEIRD countries, where the majority of the world's infants are born. Studies from WEIRD contexts have demo…
View article: A mentalization-based parenting intervention (Lighthouse Parenting Programme) for parents with various mental disorders in adult mental health service: A feasibility study
A mentalization-based parenting intervention (Lighthouse Parenting Programme) for parents with various mental disorders in adult mental health service: A feasibility study Open
View article: Impact and Treatment Fidelity of the Lighthouse Parenting Program in Child Protection Services: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact and Treatment Fidelity of the Lighthouse Parenting Program in Child Protection Services: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of preventive interventions versus any control intervention for parents with a mental disorder on offspring outcomes
Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of preventive interventions versus any control intervention for parents with a mental disorder on offspring outcomes Open
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View article: Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of preventive interventions versus any control intervention for parents with a mental disorder on offspring outcomes
Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of preventive interventions versus any control intervention for parents with a mental disorder on offspring outcomes Open
Background: Offspring of parents with a mental disorder are at high risk of developing a mental disorder and experiencing other adverse outcomes, highlighting the need for preventive interventions. However, it remains uncertain to what ext…
View article: Caregiver Mentalizing and Child Emotional Regulation: A Novel Approach to Examining Bidirectional Impact
Caregiver Mentalizing and Child Emotional Regulation: A Novel Approach to Examining Bidirectional Impact Open
Mentalization theory suggest bidirectional links between a caregiver’s capacity to mentalize their child and emotional regulation in their children. However, there has been little empirical investigation to verify this theory. The bidirect…
View article: The Evidence-Base for Psychodynamic Interventions with Children Under 5 Years of Age and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Evidence-Base for Psychodynamic Interventions with Children Under 5 Years of Age and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Experiences in the first years of life can shape a range of outcomes throughout the lifespan. Effective early interventions have the potential to offset negative outcomes associated with early adversity. A broad range of psychodynamic inte…
View article: Observing and interpreting clinical process: Methods and findings from ‘Layered analysis’ of parent–infant psychotherapy
Observing and interpreting clinical process: Methods and findings from ‘Layered analysis’ of parent–infant psychotherapy Open
This paper describes a method for investigating clinical process, Layered Analysis, which combines therapist countertransference reports and multi‐faceted microanalytic research approaches. Findings from the application of Layered Analysis…
View article: Trust me! Parental embodied mentalizing predicts infant cognitive and language development in longitudinal follow-up
Trust me! Parental embodied mentalizing predicts infant cognitive and language development in longitudinal follow-up Open
Children’s cognitive and language development is a central aspect of human development and has wide and long-standing impact. The parent-infant relationship is the chief arena for the infant to learn about the world. Studies reveal associa…
View article: ‘Trust me, we can sort this out’: a theory-testing case study of the role of epistemic trust in fostering relationships
‘Trust me, we can sort this out’: a theory-testing case study of the role of epistemic trust in fostering relationships Open
Novel psychological theories are often conceived in a general or heuristic form that can benefit from development and granulation through context-specific theory testing. Here, a theory-testing single case study methodology, adapted from a…
View article: No typical care story: How do care-experienced young people and foster carers understand fostering relationships?
No typical care story: How do care-experienced young people and foster carers understand fostering relationships? Open
Although an understanding of the lived experience of foster care relationships can provide valuable information to guide social work practice and policy, few such studies have been carried out. This article presents findings from a qualita…
View article: The assessment of representational risk (ARR): Development and psychometric properties of a new coding system for assessing risk in the parent–infant relationship
The assessment of representational risk (ARR): Development and psychometric properties of a new coding system for assessing risk in the parent–infant relationship Open
There are few clinically valid tools that can be used to assess potential parent–infant relational risk. This study describes the development and initial validation of the assessment of representational risk (ARR) coding system to be appli…
View article: Mentalization-Based Interventions for Children Aged 6-12 and Their Carers: A Narrative Systematic Review
Mentalization-Based Interventions for Children Aged 6-12 and Their Carers: A Narrative Systematic Review Open
The ability to mentalize is an important developmental capacity that facilitates effective social and emotional functioning. Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), which aims to improve mentalizing capacity, is widely used in adults and in p…
View article: Enhancing parental reflective functioning through early dyadic interventions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Enhancing parental reflective functioning through early dyadic interventions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Parental reflective functioning (PRF) is an important predictor of infant attachment, and interventions that target parent–infant/toddler dyads who are experiencing significant problems have the potential to improve PRF. A range of dyadic …
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