Mechanisms of Change
The safe attachment relationship with the therapist provides a relational context in which it is safe for the patient to explore the mind of the other. At the same time the individual is encouraged to mentalize, to experience and confront negative affect and to elaborate and review issues of morality. The simultaneous activation of the attachment system and development of psychological processes move the pattern of arousal within these systems closer to that characteristic of secure attachment and increase the mentalizing capacity.
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