Introduction to Mentalisation

09/06/2012
10.00am - 4.00pm

Workshop Leader(s): Catherine Freeman
Venue: 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN
Fee: £100/£75

Catherine Freeman has 20 years' experience working with borderline personality disordered patients in the NHS and participated in the development of mentalisation-based therapy. She is in private practice in North London and provides consultancy and supervision to personality disorderd services in the NHS.

Workshop

• What is mentalisation?
• Could mentalisation-based therapy (MBT) help your practice?

Mentalisation is a 'natural human ability' that we all do more or less well. While all therapies promote mentalising, mentalisation based therapy was devised in recognition of the limitations of psychotherapy when working with the borderline patient. The only specific aspect of MBT is making the enhancement of mentalising itself the focus of treatment in the context of the therapeutic relationship

This workshop will offer an opportunity to explore ways in which psychotherapists use mentalisation all the time and will consider ways of enhancing a mentalising stance.

All participants completing the workshop will receive a Certificate of Attendance for their Continuing Professional Development portfolio.

For more information and to request an application form please contact Mayra Angulo on 020 7378 2054. WPF Therapy, 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN. Alternatively click on Download Document. to print off an application form.