# #2: Session 1 > MBT What Is Mentalizing

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Podcast: [MBT EN – Understanding Mentalization-Based Treatment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbt-en-understanding-mentalization-based-treatment-7791311)
Published: 2025-10-24T13:46:11+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/japper337/episodes/2-Session-1--MBT-What-Is-Mentalizing-e3a04on
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## Resource

🎙️ 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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