Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT): Basic Training
Discover Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) and explore innate mentalizing skills for diverse disorders, from BPD to families and adolescents.
About this training
The MBT Basic Training consists of 18 hours of instructor-led content over 3 days and 21 hours of self-guided content. Engage in tasks pre, post, and between sessions for a comprehensive learning experience.
Mentalizing explores our innate ability to comprehend mental states, crucial in Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT). Originally designed for borderline personality disorder (BPD), MBT now addresses diverse disorders. Training programs extend to antisocial personality disorder, families, and adolescents.
Aims of this training
MBT, an evidence-based therapy for BPD, offers a stepped system from basic to practitioner, progressing to supervisor levels. Explore three core training components:
Basic Training Course
Supervision with an MBT Supervisor
Certificate Course for Practitioner Level (more details can be found here).
Who is this training for?
This training is ideal for mental health and allied professionals interested in personality disorder treatment. Our workshop requires applicants to meet specific criteria:
Qualification as a mental health professional (e.g., Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists)
Completion of relevant studies, such as KUF for personality disorder, showcasing a solid grasp of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, biological, systemic, and social theories
Minimum 1-year therapeutic experience with personality disorder individuals in team, individual, or group settings
Supervised practice and commitment to ethical standards are crucial
Desirable: Personal experience in psychotherapy or counselling.
Attendees must finish the "Mentalizing and Mentalization Based Treatment with Adults (MBT Adult) – An Introduction" online course before the training. Full payment grants access and completion ensures optimal training engagement. The online course covers essential theory in four hours, providing foundational knowledge. Access can be granted earlier upon request. Payment is required for training place confirmation.
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"Amazing workshop. I've learnt so much! Can’t think of what more I would have wanted." Participant, March 2023
"Course was as expected, very informative and insightful." Participant, March 2023
"It encouraged me to dive deeper into MBT, Dr Anthony Bateman is an incredible therapist/teacher. Workshop was so interesting and engaging. He is inspirational in the way he understands and manages patients...Thank you Dr Bateman for your time to lead such a stimulating workshop!" Participant, March 2023
"Anthony and Rory delivered in an eloquent and very competent manner, and it felt safe to bring questions for discussion. I think MBT for BPD is a highly complex treatment approach in terms of its implementation, but one that, in my own experience, is effective and of great relevance in the field of BPD. Thank you!" Participant, November 2023
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All bookings must be made online; we do not accept phone reservations. Given past trends, spots are known to sell out rapidly, often within minutes so please bear this in mind. Once the booking is live, we'll email our mailing list to notify them. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The online platform Zoom will be used to deliver this training. Prior to booking on, please ensure you meet the system requirements so you're able to join this training. Before the training, please test your equipment is working by going to Zoom.us/test and follow the instructions.
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