MBT for Trauma with Prof. Anthony Bateman - 2-day Advanced Workshop

Join internationally renowned Mentalization‑Based Treatment (MBT) expert Prof. Anthony Bateman for an exclusive in person advanced two-day workshop exploring specialised applications of MBT.

Description: This workshop introduces a mentalizing approach to working with trauma, with a focus on complex and attachment-related trauma presentations, including those with co-occurring personality disorder.

Participants will explore how trauma impacts mentalizing capacity, and how MBT-informed interventions can support engagement, stabilisation, and therapeutic progress in individuals experiencing high levels of distress, dysregulation, and relational difficulty.

The workshop will outline key intervention strategies and treatment phases, illustrated through clinical examples and discussion.

Important context: The MBT approach to trauma is grounded in a group-based treatment model, and participants will benefit from an understanding of group processes in clinical settings.

Who should attend: This workshop is best suited to clinicians already working with trauma presentations, particularly those confident in running groups, and managing higher-risk clients and complex presentations.

Prior MBT training is recommended but not essential. Participants without formal MBT training will gain valuable insights to inform their work, however this workshop is not equivalent to full MBT training.

NB: These workshops are designed to extend clinical understanding and inform practice. They are not a substitute for MBT Basic Training or formal certification.

Cost: $750 (payable by credit card only)

Lunch: A light lunch and afternoon tea including a vegetarian selection is provided.

Where: In-Person at Spectrum, Level 1 110 Church st, Richmond VIC 3121

Getting to Spectrum: Spectrum is located at 110 Church Street, on the corner of Church Street and Tweedie Place. Entrance is via the front of the building, to the right of the Skoda car dealership.

Public transport:

• Train to West Richmond or East Richmond station (approx. 10 min walk to Spectrum from each)

• Tram 78 on Church Street. Alight at Tweedie Pl/Church Street (Stop 63).

• Tram 109 on Victoria Parade (about a 5 min walk to 110 Church Street)

• Tram 75 on Bridge Rd (about a 7 min walk to 110 Church Street)

Car parking:

There is limited 2 & 4 hour street parking available in the area. If you are driving please allow enough time to find parking.

All day parking is available in:

• Richmond Traders, 271 Bridge rd, Richmond – 7 minute walk ($12/day)

• 35 Elizabeth Street, Richmond – 11 minute walk ($20 a day)

• 1 Allowah Terrace, Richmond – 12 minute walk (about $26/day)

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General enquiries: (03) 8413 8750 or [email protected]