Citation

Twemlow SW, Fonagy P, Sacco F. Bull. Menninger Clin. 2005; 69(4): 265-281.

Affiliation

Psychiatry, Menninger Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Guilford Publications)

DOI

10.1521/bumc.2005.69.4.265

PMID

16370789

Abstract

A developmental model is proposed applying attachment theory to complex social systems to promote social change. The idea of mentalizing communities is outlined with a proposal for three projects testing the model: ways to reduce bullying and create a peaceful climate in schools, projects to promote compassion in cities by a focus of end-of-life care, and a mentalization-based intervention into parenting style of borderline and substance abusing parents.