Body-Oriented Mentalizing in Clinical Practice: Supporting Patients with Persistent Physical Symptoms

Body-oriented mentalization-based therapy (B-MBT) helps patients link physical signals to their inner experiences, allowing them to become aware of previously unrecognized bodily sensations and internal responses. This book explores how it may be used to provide therapeutic support to patients with severe Persistent Physical Symptoms (PPS).

Jaap Spaans is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and published author. He is the co-founder of the Dutch national Network for Persistent Physical Symptoms. Currently, Jaap supports healthcare professionals through different services including therapy and supervision.