Upcoming MBT Events

Introduction to MBT (virtual)

On Demand Video

This online course introduces the core principles of mentalizing and its role in psychopathology, relationships, and treatment—and is the required first step before attending any MBT trainings.

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MBT for Adolescents
March 19-21, 2026

UCLA Luskin Conference Center

This three-day training at UCLA introduces Mentalization-Based Treatment for Adolescents (MBT-A), offering practical skills for working with young people and families to strengthen emotional regulation and mentalizing capacity.

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Mentalizing Together (virtual)

Beginning January 2026

A semester-long virtual series building a mentalizing community. Twice a month, we meet to explore a theme in discussion and then apply it in practice.

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Mentalizing-Informed Systems Therapy (MIST)
(virtual)

Starting September 2026

MIST is a training for clinicians and leaders looking to apply mentalizing principles in their work with high-conflict couples, families and systems to promote collaborative, trauma-informed care.

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MBT-Trauma Workshop
October 28, 2026
at
UCLA Luskin Conference Center

Trauma-focused MBT for treating complex PTSD through mentalizing.

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MBT-Basic Training
October 2026
at
UCLA Luskin Conference Center

The MI welcomes Professor Anthony Bateman back to Los Angeles to teach MBT!

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MBT-Practitioner Course

October 2026

In-person advanced training for clinicians to strengthen therapeutic stance, skills, and real-world clinical practice.

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A reduced fee is available for psychiatry residents, child psychiatry fellows, graduate students in accredited psychology, social work, and marriage & family therapy programs, and pre-licensed clinicians. [Click here to request a student discount.]