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MBT Trauma Workshop

UCLA LUSKIN CONFERENCE CENTER
OCTOBER 28, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM

up to 7 CEs included

Taught by MBT Creator Professor Anthony Bateman

Fee: $425
Early Bird Fee: $375
(ends April 30, 2026)

*if you have already completed the MBT Intro from an MBT Global Network Center, you do not need to register for the Intro Course

Overall Workshop Aim

To equip participants with a foundational understanding of Mentalization-Based
Treatment Trauma-Focused treatment (MBT-TF) and the ability to consider
mentalizing principles in clinical practice for patients with complex Post-traumatic
Stress Disorder (CPTSD).

Workshop Aims

Conceptual Foundations

  1. Describe the core features of (CPTSD) from a mentalizing perspective.

  2. Differentiate between hypermentalizing, hypomentalizing, psychic equivalence, pretend mode, and teleological thinking.

  3. Articulate the role of epistemic trust in therapeutic change.

Clinical Stance and Therapeutic Position

  1. Demonstrate the MBT "not-knowing" stance and its clinical rationale.

  2. Maintain a mentalizing stance under pressure from strong affect or interpersonal challenge.

Organizing a mentalizing focus as treatment for CPTSD

  1. Understand the phased organization of treatment.

  2. Recognize the importance of preparatory individual sessions.

  3. Organize MBT-Group Trauma Focused.

Intervention Process MBT-G for CPTSD

  1. Recognize the reasons for structured group treatment as the focus for processing trauma.

  2. Learn the clinical process for mentalizing non-mentalized trauma experience.

  3. Understand the importance of the ending phase of MBT-Trauma Focused treatment.

Professor Anthony Bateman

Professor Bateman is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist and MBT co-ordinator, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families; Visiting Professor University College, London; Honorary Professor in Psychotherapy University of Copenhagen.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Anthony Bateman, MA, FRCPsych

MBT Creator

He developed mentalization based treatment with Peter Fonagy for borderline personality disorder and studied its effectiveness in research trials. Adapted versions are now being used in multi-centre trials for antisocial personality disorder, eating disorders, and drug addiction. He was an expert member of National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) development group for treatment guidelines for Borderline Personality Disorder in UK and is currently Chair of the National Guideline Development Group for Eating Disorders. His NHS clinical services are recognised by the Department of Health as a national demonstration site for the treatment of personality disorder. He was President of the European Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ESSPD) from 2012-2015.

Professor Bateman received a senior scientist award from British and Irish group for the Study of Personality Disorder in 2012 and in 2015 the annual award for "Achievement in the Field of Severe Personality Disorders" from the BPDRC in the USA.
 
He has authored 14 books including Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: mentalization based treatment and, most recently, Mentalization Based Treatment for Personality Disorder: a practical guide (2016) (with Peter Fonagy), numerous book chapters, and over 120 peer reviewed research articles on personality disorder and the use of psychotherapy in psychiatric practice.

COURSE FEES

The Mentalizing Initiative values quality continuing education for clinicians. Our courses are taught by the creators of MBT or by mentalizing experts from around the world.

MBT is an educational and professional investment. In an effort to make MBT trainings more accessible, please contact us for payment plan options. 

  • Full-day in-person course taught by the creator of MBT, Professor Anthony Bateman
  • Course materials
  • Now offering CME and ASWB credits in addition to our APA and NYSED approvals.

For payment plan information,​ please contact us at: info@mentalizinginitiative.org ​​

CE CREDITS INCLUDED

Participants may earn CE credits valid in all 50 states, including New York, through approvals from:

  • APA

  • NYSED Boards

  • ACCME (CME)

  • ASWB

APA approved sponsor

The Mentalizing Initiative is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Mentalizing Initiative maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

FAQs

Are CE hours available?

Yes! Up to 7 CE hours are available. Partial credit cannot be given.

What is the prerequisite course and how do I find out about it?

The Introduction to MBT course is required by the MBT Global Network. For more information,

Is my registration refundable?

The Mentalizing Initiative is a registered non-profit organization and we are unable to offer refunds past the registration deadline. If you are unable to attend, you may request to have someone attend in your place.

What if I took the MBT Intro through another program?

As long as the training center was an approved MBT Global Network training center, you have met the requirement.

Will there be a hybrid option for this course?

Not for this event, MBT focuses on the relational process, and we have found that it is best learned in person.

Will you offer a hybrid or online course in the future?

We offer both in-person and virtual MBT events throughout the year. Our upcoming webinar series, Mentalization-informed Systems Therapy (MIST) is virtual. Please join our mailing list to receive the latest MBT training event information. Click here for our upcoming events.

Where do I find out about lodging and accommodations?

Click here for our event information page.

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