
*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
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Describe the core features of (CPTSD) from a mentalizing perspective.
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Differentiate between hypermentalizing, hypomentalizing, psychic equivalence, pretend mode, and teleological thinking.
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Articulate the role of epistemic trust in therapeutic change.
Clinical Stance and Therapeutic Position
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Demonstrate the MBT "not-knowing" stance and its clinical rationale.
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Maintain a mentalizing stance under pressure from strong affect or interpersonal challenge.
Organizing a mentalizing focus as treatment for CPTSD
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Understand the phased organization of treatment.
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Recognize the importance of preparatory individual sessions.
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Organize MBT-Group Trauma Focused.
Intervention Process MBT-G for CPTSD
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Recognize the reasons for structured group treatment as the focus for processing trauma.
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Learn the clinical process for mentalizing non-mentalized trauma experience.
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Understand the importance of the ending phase of MBT-Trauma Focused treatment.

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.
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Full-day in-person course taught by the creator of MBT, Professor Anthony Bateman
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Course materials
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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:
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APA
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NYSED Boards
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ACCME (CME)
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ASWB


