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 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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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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Mentalizing-Informed Systems Therapy (MIST)
(virtual)

new dates to be announced

MIST is a training for clinicians and leaders looking to apply mentalizing principles across teams and systems to promote collaborative, trauma-informed care.

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.]