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*if you have already completed the MBT Intro from an MBT Global Network Center, you do not need to register for the Intro Course
upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe and define mentalizing
Recognize mentalizing and non-mentalizing interventions
Develop and maintain a mentalizing therapeutic stance
Use basic mentalizing techniques in their everyday clinical work in individual psychotherapy
Assess and create epistemic trust and resilience within a therapy session
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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3-day in-person course taught by the creator of MBT, Professor Anthony Bateman
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Course materials
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CE hours
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
Accessibility & Accommodations:
Mentalizing Initiative is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. In accordance with APA guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are happy to arrange reasonable accommodations to facilitate your full participation.
If you require auxiliary aids or services (such as ASL interpreting, CART captioning, or alternative digital formats), please contact our Accessibility Coordinator, Ella McCoy, at info@mentalizinginitiative.org. To ensure the availability of these services, please submit your request by September 1, 2026.
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 21 CE hours are available. Partial credit cannot be given.
Can I sign up for just one date of the course?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer partial registration.
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 MBT events throughout the year. 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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