This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Paul Scott as the facilitator. It generally meets the 4th Monday of even months. Attendance qualifies as a Maintenance of Credentialing activity. more info...
Number of meetings and Dates: Eight (8) monthly meetings on the second Saturday: January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, & August 10, 2024.
Cost: $200 for ABS members/$320 for non-members
This Online Balint Group meets live by video conference for eight sessions which will allow each participant at least one chance to present a case. The format gives participants the chance to learn about what gets in the way of their having more meaningful relationships with patients and to discern authentic responses that will lessen those obstacles. Research validates the importance of empathetic relationships with patients in providing effective healthcare, and in what practitioners find most meaningful about their work. The Balint groups case-based focus on alternative formulations rather than problem-solving makes it applicable to myriad situations and care settings. The Balint format also provides practice in the skills of accessing intuition and empathizing with others, and allows meaningful connection among practitioners of different disciplines who experience the importance of treatment alliances.
Suitable for those in active practice, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners and others. No prior Balint experience required.
Accreditation
The American Balint Society is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Balint Society maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is approved for 8 CE credits. The AAFP has reviewed Balint Group - Decreasing Isolation with Peer Consultation, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 09/27/2023 to 09/26/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learning Objectives - At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Identify aspects of challenging practitioner/client relationships;
Define practitioners experiences which can improve through the use of a Balint group;
Differentiate between reactivity or rote and authentic responsiveness in the practitioner/patient encounter;
Identify language that minimizes or detracts from the individuality of the "other";
Formulate different options for handling challenging patient encounters;
Describe the usefulness of the group process for members and case presenters;
Define the relational impact of the work of identifying with a patient;
Contrast Balint group work with conventional case consultation.
Cancellation Policy:
If canceled by the ABS or hosts due to insufficient registrants, those registered will receive their money back. Otherwise, no return of fee is possible, including in the event of registrant's partial attendance or inability to complete the sequence of sessions.
Requirements:
Balint work can stir strong emotions. If the registrant is at an unusually stressful period in their life, we may recommend they sign up at another time. Contact the faculty of the group you are interested in if you are unsure. Because the success of the group depends in part on cohesion, steady attendance matters. Our lives are busy, and missing a session may occasionally be unavoidable. We ask that registrants intend to attend all sessions of the group.
1. Registrants must be clinically active and willing to present cases.
2. Balint work can stir strong emotions. If the registrant is at an unusually stressful period in their life, we recommend they sign up at another time.
3. Because the success of the group depends in part on cohesion, steady attendance matters. Registrants must intend to attend all sessions of the group. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Frank Dornfest as the facilitator and meets the fourth Thursday of odd months. Exception: November the fourth Thursday falls on Thanksgiving, so the meeting will take place on the third Thursday. Participation counts towards Maintenance of Credentialing. more info...
Leaders: Lisa Buck, MD and Albert Lichtenstein, PhD Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern Time/4:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific Time Number of meetings and Dates: Ten (10) monthly meetings on the following Tuesdays: February 14, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, Sept 17, October 8, and November 12, 2024. Cancellation Policy:
If canceled by the ABS or hosts due to insufficient registrants, those registered will receive their money back. Otherwise, no return of fee is possible, including in the event of registrant's partial attendance or inability to complete the sequence of sessions.
Accreditation
The American Balint Society is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Balint Society maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is approved for 8 CE credits. The AAFP has reviewed Balint Group - Decreasing Isolation with Peer Consultation, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 09/27/2023 to 09/26/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learning Objectives - At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Identify aspects of challenging practitioner/client relationships;
Define practitioners experiences which can improve through the use of a Balint group;
Differentiate between reactivity or rote and authentic responsiveness in the practitioner/patient encounter;
Identify language that minimizes or detracts from the individuality of the "other";
Formulate different options for handling challenging patient encounters;
Describe the usefulness of the group process for members and case presenters;
Define the relational impact of the work of identifying with a patient;
Contrast Balint group work with conventional case consultation.
Requirements:
Balint work can stir strong emotions. If the registrant is at an unusually stressful period in their life, we may recommend they sign up at another time. Contact the faculty of the group you are interested in if you are unsure. Because the success of the group depends in part on cohesion, steady attendance matters. Our lives are busy, and missing a session may occasionally be unavoidable. We ask that registrants intend to attend all sessions of the group.
1. Registrants must be clinically active and willing to present cases.
2. Balint work can stir strong emotions. If the registrant is at an unusually stressful period in their life, we recommend they sign up at another time.
3. Because the success of the group depends in part on cohesion, steady attendance matters. Registrants must intend to attend all sessions of the group.
Leaders facilitating the group: Katie Margo, MD, and Sonja Ware, ThM, MDiv Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Eastern Time/4:30pm - 5:30pm Pacific Time Number of meetings and Dates: Ten (10) meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month Feb - Dec, with the exception of July: February 20th, March 19th, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th, November 19th, and December 17th.
Cancellation Policy:
If canceled by the ABS or hosts due to insufficient registrants, those registered will receive their money back. Otherwise, no return of fee is possible, including in the event of registrant's partial attendance or inability to complete the sequence of sessions.
Cancellation Policy:
If canceled by the ABS or hosts due to insufficient registrants, those registered will receive their money back. Otherwise, no return of fee is possible, including in the event of registrant's partial attendance or inability to complete the sequence of sessions.
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Paul Scott as the facilitator. It generally meets the 4th Monday of even months. Attendance qualifies as a Maintenance of Credentialing activity. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Frank Dornfest as the facilitator and meets the fourth Thursday of odd months. Exception: November the fourth Thursday falls on Thanksgiving, so the meeting will take place on the third Thursday. Participation counts towards Maintenance of Credentialing. more info...
The four-day Intensive course is designed to teach Balint group leadership technique primarily through experiential groups, supplemented by topic-focused small discussion groups and faculty panel discussions. Attendees will have ample time to present cases, practice leading a Balint group, and engage informally with other participants.
The Spokane Leadership Intensive course is appropriate for clinicians new to the Balint Group method as well as experienced Balint Group leaders. The course is well-suited to those who are currently leading, expect to lead in the future, or are seeking a better understanding of Balint groups. The curriculum is appropriate for physicians (primary care, psychiatry, other specialists), psychologists, social workers, other mental health care providers, veterinarians, and pastoral care providers.
The conference will be held at the Ruby River Hotel where hometown hospitality and peaceful river views greet every guest. Located on the Spokane River with easy access to the Centennial Trail and Riverfront Park, perfect for a leisurely walk or bike ride.
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Paul Scott as the facilitator. It generally meets the 4th Monday of even months. Attendance qualifies as a Maintenance of Credentialing activity. more info...
Health care professionals are invited to attend the Healing, Mindfulness and Compassion Retreat at the beautiful and tranquil Ratna Ling Conference Center in the Redwoods of Sonoma County, California. The weekend conference combines Eastern and Western approaches to healing: Tibetan Yoga and Meditation as well as Balint sessions that address the complex emotional landscape of the clinician-patient relationship. The Balint group format is an empathy-enhancing practice to strengthen treatment alliances, improve care delivery, increase practitioner resilience and decrease professional isolation. Further context on the neuroscience of compassion and its importance in the provision of effective service will increase understanding of the connection between practitioners’ self-care and the care they are able to offer others. The accommodations and architecture are exquisite and the weekend is educational, restful, and rejuvenating. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Frank Dornfest as the facilitator and meets the fourth Thursday of odd months. Exception: November the fourth Thursday falls on Thanksgiving, so the meeting will take place on the third Thursday. Participation counts towards Maintenance of Credentialing. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Paul Scott as the facilitator. It generally meets the 4th Monday of even months. Attendance qualifies as a Maintenance of Credentialing activity. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Frank Dornfest as the facilitator and meets the fourth Thursday of odd months. Exception: November the fourth Thursday falls on Thanksgiving, so the meeting will take place on the third Thursday. Participation counts towards Maintenance of Credentialing. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Paul Scott as the facilitator. It generally meets the 4th Monday of even months. Attendance qualifies as a Maintenance of Credentialing activity. more info...
Cultivating Understanding and Compassion Through Balint
The International Balint Federation (IBF) is composed of 28 societies around the globe which represent varied cultures, historical backgrounds, languages and healthcare systems. While we celebrate our diversity, we acknowledge that we have much to learn from each other. Particularly when we face challenging times, it may help us to examine how Balint Groups work and what gets in their way. We will examine the ways Balint promotes the cultivation of understanding and compassion in our varied settings and experiences. We will accomplish this learning through paper presentations, workshops and rich fellowship. Please join us at The Colorado Chautauqua, a national historic landmark at the base of the Flatiron Mountains for:
Five (5) longitudinal Balint Group sessions.
Paper presentations, poster sessions and workshops.
Continuing education credit (APA and AAFP/AMA).
A rich program of cultural and nature activities for registrants and guests.
Opportunities for networking and relaxation in a beautiful environment.
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Frank Dornfest as the facilitator and meets the fourth Thursday of odd months. Exception: November the fourth Thursday falls on Thanksgiving, so the meeting will take place on the third Thursday. Participation counts towards Maintenance of Credentialing. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Paul Scott as the facilitator. It generally meets the 4th Monday of even months. Attendance qualifies as a Maintenance of Credentialing activity. more info...
This drop-in series is for ABS Credentialed Leaders and is sponsored by the History and Continuity Committee with Frank Dornfest as the facilitator and meets the fourth Thursday of odd months. Exception: November the fourth Thursday falls on Thanksgiving, so the meeting will take place on the third Thursday. Participation counts towards Maintenance of Credentialing. more info...
e is designed to teach Balint group leadership technique primarily through experiential groups, supplemented by topic-focused small discussion groups and faculty panel discussions. Attendees will have ample time to present cases, practice leading a Balint group, and engage informally with other participants. 
Health care professionals are invited to attend the Healing, Mindfulness and Compassion Retreat at the beautiful and tranquil Ratna Ling Conference Center in the Redwoods of Sonoma County, California. The weekend conference combines Eastern and Western approaches to healing: Tibetan Yoga and Meditation as well as Balint sessions that address the complex emotional landscape of the clinician-patient relationship. The Balint group format is an empathy-enhancing practice to strengthen treatment alliances, improve care delivery, increase practitioner resilience and decrease professional isolation. Further context on the neuroscience of compassion and its importance in the provision of effective service will increase understanding of the connection between practitioners’ self-care and the care they are able to offer others. The accommodations and architecture are exquisite and the weekend is educational, restful, and rejuvenating.
Cultivating Understanding and Compassion Through Balint