In this video, Dickon Bevington introduces the concept of mentalizing and explains why a mentalizing stance is essential in mental health care. He discusses the AMBIT model, with particular attention to iterative learning and the complex challenges professionals face in their work. Dickon highlights the importance of understanding clients’ perspectives, as well as the impact of professional shame on the therapeutic process. In addition, he emphasizes how crucial teamwork is and how therapeutic practices can be adapted to individual needs, with specific attention to people on the autism spectrum.