Theory of Mind & Metacognition
2/8/24 Thursday 7PM- 10PM
Theory of Mind (ToM)
In psychology, theory of mind refers to the capacity to understand other people by ascribing mental states to them. A theory of mind includes the knowledge that others' beliefs, desires, intentions, emotions, and thoughts may be different from one's own.[1] Possessing a functional theory of mind is considered crucial for success in everyday human social interactions.
People utilise a theory of mind when analyzing, judging, and inferring others' behaviors. The discovery and development of theory of mind primarily came from studies done with animals and infants.[2] Factors including drug and alcohol consumption, language development, cognitive delays, age, and culture can affect a person's capacity to display theory of mind. Having a theory of mind is similar to but not identical with having the capacity for empathy[3] or sympathy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind
Exploring these two models together in this class:
Theory of Mind- the Basics
Limits of ToM in some populations
What it means to having the Client in mind
Helping the client to increase their metacognition skills
How Field theory intersects with ToM
The 18 steps of MetaCognition
Exploring your own relationship to ToM & Metacognition
