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In this chapter we draw a heuristic parallel between the characteristics defined by attachment theory as optimal for developmental maturation and processes for teaching clinical competence. We have emphasize that creating a safe learning environment, and in particular a secure supervisory relationship, minimizes fear and anxiety in trainees. This safety prevents negative experiences from obstructing the acquisition of new knowledge and capacities for trainees. The modelling of mentalizing by the supervisor – of themselves, of the patient, and of the trainees – in a nonintrusive, respectful manner contributes to the creation of a safe educational base and optimizes the trainee’s competence in understanding their patient’s subjective experience. These attachment principles cut across theoretical perspectives and disciplines to structure and deepen any educational endeavour.
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Hunter, J., Maunder, R., Ravitz, P., Soklaridis, S. (2016). ‘Tell Me What You Understand About Your Patient’: Applying Attachment Principles to Medical Education. In: Hunter, J., Maunder, R. (eds) Improving Patient Treatment with Attachment Theory. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23300-0_12
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