Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy Level I Training for Personality Disorders
Foundational training in MIT for mental health workers
MIT is an empirically supported treatment for personality disorders and other severe conditions.
Gain Foundational Skills in MIT for Personality Disorders
Our Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy Level I training for personality disorders is specifically designed for mental health professionals seeking evidence-informed skills to work effectively with clients facing complex relational and emotional challenges. This foundational course introduces the MIT model and its application in supporting individuals to build metacognitive capacity, improve interpersonal functioning, and enhance self‑understanding. Through 10 structured modules, you will gain practical tools to assess, conceptualise, and respond to personality disorder presentations with confidence. The program offers 12 months of online access, allowing you to progress at your own pace while developing core competencies.
The overarching goal of MIT is to promote metacognitive critical distance from maladaptive interpersonal schemas while simultaneously accessing healthy self-aspects, enabling individuals to take control of their actions. It is based on a structured and manualised set of procedures that aim to guide the clinician's therapeutic engagement and treatment from the first session to the conclusion of treatment.
The Level I training has been designed to prepare you to practice this innovative therapeutic modality confidently and effectively.
About Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT)
Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT) is an integrative psychotherapy approach designed to assist individuals with personality disorders in improving their capacity to reflect on thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns. By strengthening metacognitive skills, MIT helps clients to:
- Recognise and name internal experiences
- Understand how these experiences influence relationships
- Respond more effectively to interpersonal challenges
MIT draws on a strong evidence base, including research by Giancarlo Dimaggio and colleagues, and aligns with modern approaches to working with complex clinical cases.
The overarching goal of MIT is to promote metacognitive critical distance from maladaptive interpersonal schemas while simultaneously accessing healthy self-aspects, enabling individuals to take control of their actions. It is based on a structured and manualised set of procedures that aim to guide the clinician's therapeutic engagement and treatment from the first session to the conclusion of treatment.
Who This Training Is For
This program is suitable for:
- Psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists
- Mental health social workers and occupational therapists
- Counsellors and other allied health professionals working in clinical mental health
- Professionals seeking a structured, evidence‑informed framework for personality disorder treatment
What You Will Learn in Level I
Across the 10 modules, you will develop skills to:
- Understand the presentation and complexity of personality disorders
- Apply MIT principles to improve client engagement and therapeutic outcomes
- Identify and work with maladaptive interpersonal patterns
- Build clients’ capacity for self‑reflection and emotional regulation
- Integrate MIT into your existing clinical approach
Progression to Level II
After completing Level I, participants may continue to MIT Level II training to deepen their skills in case formulation, complex intervention strategies, and advanced therapeutic techniques.
Details
On Demand:
- Ten self-paced modules accessible 24/7 through secure online platform
- Twelve-month access from date of enrolment to complete course content
- Approximately 15 hours of video content
- Video content supported by reading materials and quizzes
Cost: AUD $400 (+GST where applicable)Â
MIT Level 1 Training
Program Highlights
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- Comprehensive video modules covering MIT theoretical framework and principles
- Structured progression from theory to practical application
- Expert demonstrations of core therapeutic techniques
- 12 months access to training materials
- Progressive skill building from basic to complex
​​Core Competencies Addressed
- Understanding the foundations of MIT and personality disorders
- Recognising and assessing maladaptive interpersonal schemas
- Developing basic case formulations
- Learning metacognitive monitoring principles
- Building therapeutic alliance skills
- Mastering foundational MIT techniques
- Implementing basic emotional regulation strategies
Program Structure
Video-Based Learning Components
• Ten core training modules delivered via professional video content
• Demonstration videos of therapeutic techniques
• Case study presentations and analyses
• Guided observation exercises
• Self-reflection activities
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Giancarlo Dimaggio most often published in these fields:
- ​Developmental Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Cognition
