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

About this course

This training will consist of 4 hours of self-guided content and 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.

When will I get access to this training?

Upon purchasing the programme, you will receive a confirmation email.  Once payment has been received, access is granted on the first working day of the following month by 12pm. 

Once you are given access to the online training, if you have any questions or if you have any problems logging in, please email MBTSCM@annafreud.org. Access to the online training is granted for 10 months from the date you purchased. Once you reach 10 months, the account will automatically close. Unfortunately we're not 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.

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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. If you are attending trainings please make a note of the questions you get wrong and bring them to the training so the answers can be clarified.
The 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
- Participants in MBT training courses
- People interested in the theoretical aspects of mentalizing and MBT
- 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