Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT): Practitioner Level Training

This intensive 2-day training is designed to deepen and consolidate the core skills of mentalization-based treatment (MBT) for clinicians who are already applying MBT in their clinical work and, ideally, receiving ongoing supervision.

Building on MBT Basic Training, the course moves beyond foundational knowledge to support the development of greater confidence, flexibility, and clinical fluency in the use of MBT interventions. Through an interactive format, participants will strengthen their ability to maintain a mentalizing stance and apply MBT techniques effectively in complex clinical situations.

A central focus of the training is intensive skills development. Participants will work closely with the MBT Adherence and Competence Scale (MBT-ACS) for individual therapy and refine their practice through demonstrations, video review, structured exercises, and role play.

The course culminates in a standardized video assessment in which participants demonstrate their use of MBT interventions within a simulated clinical scenario with an actor. Successful completion of this assessment fulfills a requirement for recognition as an MBT Practitioner through the Anna Freud Centre.

Clinical Presentation Opportunity

A limited number of participants will have the opportunity to present clinical material for discussion and feedback. Presentations may take the form of:

• A video or audio recording of a clinical session, or

• A clinical challenge explored through role play.

Presentations focus on the identification and application of MBT interventions and provide an opportunity for in-depth consultation with faculty and peers.

Participants who present clinical work will receive credit for one supervised case toward MBT Practitioner status through the Anna Freud Centre. Appropriate patient consent is required for any clinical material used in training.

Presentation spaces are limited to 5 participants. To apply, please contact the MBT Training Center.

Course Format

This virtual training includes:

• 2 days of live, instructor-led training

• 4 hours of self-paced learning activities

Participants will complete required assignments before, between, and after the live sessions to support integration of learning. Self-paced learning hours are not included in CME credit calculations.

Course Agenda

Agenda for this course can be found here.

Offered by the MBT Training Center at McLean Hospital

1. Employ the MBT adherence scale for individual therapy
2. Demonstrate application of MBT technique in video-taped role plays
3. Describe how to apply MBT to disorders other than BPD
4. Work with trauma in MBT
5. Develop MBT services

Fill out the registration form in the “Register” tab above.

• Fees: $900 for all registrants

• Refunds are not available. If the participant is unable to attend, they can contact us regarding transferring registration to a substitute attendee.

• Need help? Please contact the MBT Training Center with any questions or concerns.

Physicians
McLean Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

McLean Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists
McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive 9.00 CE credits.

Nurses
Advance practice nurses, please note: educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count toward 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

Social Workers
Social workers should check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors
McLean Hospital has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6085. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. McLean Hospital is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This offering meets the requirements for up to 9.00 NBCC hours.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

McLean Hospital adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Lela Dalton, BS
McLean Hospital

Activity Planner

Mark Kalb, MA
McLean Hospital

Activity Planner

Nothing to disclose

Marjorie Overhiser
McLean Hospital

Activity Planner

Nothing to disclose

Christopher M. Palmer, MD
McLean Hospital

Activity Planner

Robert Drozek, MSW, LICSW
McLean Hospital

Course Director, Faculty

Royalties or Patent Beneficiary-Resiliens

Brandon Unruh, MD
McLean Hospital

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anthony W. Bateman, FRCPsych
Anna Freud
United Kingdom

Faculty

Honoraria-Anna Freud Centre