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Mentalizing and Mentalization-Based Treatment with Adults (MBT Adult): An introduction

Explore mentalization skills for working with adults in this 4-hour training. This training is a prerequisite for MBT basic training and is ideal for professionals.

About this training

This self-guided online training will introduce participants to mentalizing and mentalization based treatment for adults. It will cover the theory of mentalization and its relevance to work with adults to provide learners with a foundation for developing their skills in using a mentalizing approach.

This training is suitable for professionals working with adults who are interested in learning more about mentalizing and mentalization based treatments. The course is also a prerequisite for attending the MBT basic training.

Please note that access to this online training course will be granted on the first day of the following month from when you purchased the training. For example, if you were to book this course on the 15th June, your access will be granted on the 1st July.

The course must be completed within 10 months. Once you reach 10 months, your account will automatically close and we will not be able to extend access to the training. Please note that if you purchase another 10 months of training, any progress previously made will not be saved. If you have any questions or have problems logging in, please email us.

We are not able to take invoice payments for this online training.

Aims of this training

  • increase knowledge and understanding of mentalizing

  • prepare people for lectures and courses on MBT

  • ensure participants recognise the relevance of mentalizing to individuals, families and groups

  • understand the role of mentalizing in psychopathology.

Who is this training for?

  • participants in MBT training courses 

  • people interested in the theoretical aspects of mentalizing and MBT.

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