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Bringing Mentalization to Life in Everyday Practice
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Module 1 — Introduction to Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)
Foundations, theory, and purpose of mentalizing.
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Module 2 — Recognizing Non-Mentalizing Modes
Spot common breakdowns in mentalization.
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Module 3 — The Mentalizing Stance
Cultivate curiosity, empathy, and not-knowing.
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Module 4 — Affect and Arousal in Mentalization
Manage emotion and restore reflection under stress.
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Module 5 — Mentalization in Relationships
Understand attachment and the therapeutic bond.
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Module 6 — MBT Techniques in Practice
Use interventions that strengthen reflective function.
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Module 7 — Working with Specific Populations
Adapt MBT for diverse clients and settings.
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Module 8 — Consolidation, Integration, and Termination
Integrate skills and sustain a mentalizing stance.
Unlock Practical MBT Skills
Learn about an evidence-based approach that combines structure with openness. Build the skills to notice when understanding between people breaks down, reintroduce curiosity, and help patients move toward greater flexibility, resilience, and connection.
What You’ll Find
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Clear modules that explain core MBT concepts step by step
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Worksheets and prompts to use with patients or in supervision
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Clinical examples that make MBT concrete and usable in session
About Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others by interpreting behavior in terms of thoughts, feelings, wishes, and intentions. It is the ability to “hold mind in mind,” and to reflect on what might be going on inside us and the people we interact with.
When we lose this capacity, especially under stress, relationships can become confusing, overwhelming, or conflict-filled. MBT is designed to strengthen and restore this capacity.
For Therapists,
By a Clinician
Created by Adam Henderson, MD Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist. Drawing on years of teaching and clinical practice in MBT.
Why MBT?
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Reduce emotional reactivity and impulsivity
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Improve relationships and communication
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Gain a clearer sense of identity and self-understanding
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Build resilience in the face of stress or conflict