Research on Mentalization-Supporting Therapy (MST). Attachment, mentalization, development and personality strengths

We report on a series of studies to validate the theoretical constructs of mentalization-supporting therapy (MST). Independent variables are developmental stage, attachment security in the strict sense, and overly frustrating parental behavior in childhood. Dependent variables are personality deficits (VDS30), personality strengths (VDS19+), mental resources (VDS38 RDR), and mentalization ability (VDS48). We find numerous highly significant correlations that support the validity of Sulz’s affective-cognitive development theory (1994, 2017a,b). First results of outcome studies are reported. https://eupehs.org/haupt/european-psychotherapy/ peerReviewed publishedVersion