Volume 27 (2026), Issue 1

The partially forgotten psychoanalytic roots of family therapy are outlined through key developmental lines as well as pioneers of psychoanalytic couples and family therapy. First, the pioneers in North America are honored, whose innovations are...

Mentalization is a key regulatory mechanism for maintaining well-being. Therefore, promoting mentalization skills appears to be an important approach for mental health prevention. The transition from childhood to adolescence is a particularly...

Psychodynamic couples therapy is the oldest form of couples therapy and has been empirically studied for its effectiveness repeatedly over the past decades. However, studies on the effectiveness of this form of couples therapy have become less...

This article outlines the theoretical foundations and clinical application of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) within the framework of parental and family therapy. Drawing on the developmental theory of psychoanalysis, mentalizing is defined as...

This article presents the psychodynamic treatment of a highly conflictual couple whose relationship is characterized by intense needs for closeness, aggressive escalations, and pronounced dynamics of control and withdrawal. Drawing on object...