Mentalization for Families and Couples
Mentalization-informed Systems Therapy(MIST)
Live Course • Six online sessions beginning
January 21st, 2025 • 8am - 10am PST
The spirit of mentalization-informed systemic therapy (MIST) is pulling together concepts and practices that can be integrated into the current clinical practices of most therapists, almost regardless of orientation. MIST has the singular aim of supporting clients in identifying and overcoming barriers to mentalizing. The model holds an optimistic view of the mind, assuming that the recovery of mentalizing will ensure that solutions will be found—and through this view, obstacles and barriers will be overcome and a natural process of healing will occur.
Live Course Schedule
Jan 21, 2025
8am - 10am
PST
Mentalizing Breakdowns in Family Systems
Feb 4, 2025 Mentalizing Family Enmeshment
8am - 10am PST & Failure to Launch
Feb 18, 2025 Family Dynamics & Mental Health Diagnosis
8am - 10am PST
Mar 4, 2025 Mentalizing Substance Abuse & Self-harm in
8am - 10am PST Family Relationships
Mar 18, 2025 Mentalizing Couples in Conflict
8am-10am PST
Apr 1, 2025 Mentalizing Parental Conflict: Reducing the Impact
8am - 10am PST on Children
Presenters
Meet the MBT Family Experts
Eia Asen, MD
Eia Asen, MD, FRCPsych, is a consultant child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families in London, United Kingdom, and is Visiting Professor at University College London (UCL). He was previously Clinical Director of the Marlborough Family Service, a systemically oriented service working with marginalized children, adults, and multiproblem families, which is based in central London and is part of the British National Health Service (NHS). Trained as a systemic psychotherapist, Dr. Asen has been instrumental in developing innovative multifamily therapy approaches that have been implemented internationally. He has authored or coauthored 12 books, as well as many scientific papers and book chapters.
Emma Morris, DClinPsy
Emma Morris DClinPsy, is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked at the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families in London. In her current role as Senior Clinician for the Specialist Trauma and Maltreatment Service at the Center she leads on several projects including a busy clinical service for contact and residence cases. She has published research in peer reviewed journals and regularly provides teaching and consultation in academic and professional settings both in the UK and Europe. She recently co-authored the book High-Conflict Parenting Post Separation with MBT family expert Professor Eia Asen.
Course Objectives
- Describe Mentalization Informed Family Systems (MIST)
- Compare and contrast systemic and mentalizing based treatment approaches
- Identify non-mentalizing from mentalizing within families and couples
- Employ families to mentalize and identify its importance within a family system
- Demonstrate and set up family therapy session according to MIST model
- Assess and create epistemic trust and resilience within a family and/or couples therapy session
- Utilize mentalizing interventions, exercises, and activities within family/couples therapy
- Apply and maintain an inquisitive stance throughout family and couples sessions
- Demonstrate specific MIST interventions working with families with high-risk behaviors.
The Mentalizing Initiative is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Mentalizing Initiative maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Mentalizing Initiative ~ 9777 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 909 ~ Los Angeles, CA 90212
FAQs
What if I've never taken a course in MBT ?
While not a requirement, this course is designed for clinicians that have an introductory understanding of mentalizing concepts.
Are CE hours available?
Yes. Up to 12 CE hours are available. Partial credit cannot be given.
Can I sign up for just one date of the course?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer partial registration.
What if I can't attend a specific date?
Recordings will be available for a limited time after the initial live instruction date. NOTE: CE hours will only be awarded for live attendance and cannot be given for recorded sessions.
Is my registration refundable?
The Mentalizing Initiative is a registered non-profit organization and we are unable to offer refunds past the registration deadline. If you are unable to attend, you may request to have someone attend in your place.