The phrase Marte Meo comes from Latin and means “by my own strength”.
The language of Marte Meo is always positive. It is based on the idea that every person already has within them the necessary strengths to develop and connect with others, and with proper guidance, these strengths can be activated and enhanced.
The Marte Meo method is a scientifically proven psychoeducational approach created by Maria Aarts in the Netherlands.
It focuses on enhancing communication and interaction through observation and analysis of everyday interactions.
The language of Marte Meo is always positive and promotes development. It is a method that adapts to the developmental level and needs of each individual, aiming for self-awareness and self-improvement. Difficulties become opportunities for learning.
In a short period of time, the individual is trained in dialogue and cooperation skills, discomfort management, problem-solving techniques, and as a result, self-confidence is enhanced and interaction with others improves.
It is intended for any individual interested in activating their strengths and becoming the best version of themselves.
It is a particularly useful method for parents who want to improve the quality of their interaction with their children, handle difficult behaviors, and support their children’s development.
It is an effective method for adolescents, training them in cooperation, dialogue, and problem-solving skills aimed at autonomy and self-regulation. It is particularly effective for children with low self-esteem, social difficulties, and communication challenges.
It can benefit a couple who wants to activate their strengths to communicate better, collaboratively solve difficulties, and derive pleasure from their relationship.
It can help every individual in their personal development on a social and emotional level, in enhancing self-confidence and pursuing personal goals.
Additionally, it can benefit professionals such as kindergarten teachers, teachers, professors, nurses, doctors, special educators, psychologists, and social workers, providing them with tools to enhance the positive development of the individuals they support.
Using video and analyzing everyday moments of interaction recorded on video, the therapist shows clients which opportunities they can utilize to better understand themselves and others and acquire communication and cooperation skills.
With the therapist’s guidance and through practicing new skills, clients can observe themselves developing and their relationships improving from video to video.
Marte Meo psychoeducation sessions are conducted either individually, in couples or families, or in groups, depending on the needs of the participants. Each session lasts about 50 minutes and includes viewing and analyzing videotaped moments from everyday life, emphasizing skills that already exist as well as those that are helpful to develop for personal and social growth.
The process can last from a few sessions to a longer period, depending on the participants’ goals. It can be applied autonomously (Marte Meo sessions) or incorporated complementarily into an existing therapeutic plan.
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