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

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 and will provide learners with a foundation for developing further 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. Once you reach 10 months, the account will automatically close and unfortunately, we will not be able to extend access to the training, so the course must be completed within 10 months. Please note that if you wish to 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 training@annafreud.org.

Please note we are not able to take invoice payments for this online training.

Course overview

There are 15 videos. The format is a brief lecture followed by a discussion of some frequently asked questions. At the end of the unit you will be given some multiple choice questions based on the information delivered in the lecture. It is expected that you will score 70% or more.

Topics covered are:

1. What is mentalizing?

2. What is effective mentalizing?

3. Ineffective mentalizing

4. The dimensions of mentalizing

5. Non-mentalizing modes

6. How does mentalizing develop?

7. Neurobiology of mentalizing

8. Mentalizing and Trauma

9. Borderline Personality Disorder

10. Antisocial Personality Disorder

11. Violence

12. Family Violence

13. Epistemic Trust

14. General Psychopathology

15. Summary

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