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2 days

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About this course

Please note that this training was due to take place at the Fundacio Vidal i Barraquer in Barcelona and is only suitable for Spanish-speaking delegates as there will be consecutive translation into Spanish throughout.

In this course people will be able to get an overview of MBT-A; an understanding of the specific complexities about working with adolescents; an understanding of the development of mentalization and the relevance of it in relationships and in the maintenance of a self esteem, affect regulation and impulse control.  The course will also touch on issues such as working with self harm, working with trauma and family work.

Who is this course suitable for?

All professionals working in the field of adolescent mental health.

This course will assume a working knowledge of the concept of mentalization. For those who have not previously completed an MBT training it is a requirement of this training must complete the Mentalizing and Mentalization Based Treatments with Children, Young People and Families (MBT CYP) – An Introduction before the training start date. You will be given access to this training one month before the training start date. Please note access to the training will be granted once full payment is received. The self-directed online An Introduction to Mentalization-Based Treatment for Children, Young People and Families training consists of a series of short videos that span four hours and cover the theory of mentalization and its relevance to work with children and young people, and so it is essential that you watch these prior to the training. If you do not complete these, you will not have the theoretical knowledge to get the most out of the training you are scheduled to attend. The content of the training will not be covered in the in-person training. If, for any reason, you require access to the training sooner than one month prior to the training start date, please let us know and we will be able to grant you access. Please note that training places must be paid for in order to be granted access to the training.

Aims of course

  • Understand why adolescence is a critical period
  • Understand mentalization
  • Develop an understanding of the model of MBT-A as well as the application of it is self harm, trauma and with families 

 

System requirements for online training

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.