Annual Balint Group Weekend of Hungarian Bálint Mihály Psychosomatic Society of Hungary

The Balint method originated from the work of a Hungarian-born physician, psychoanalyst. From Bálint’s original work it has spread worldwide — where do we stand today?

We warmly invite physicians, mental health clinicians, and professionals in the helping professions to our 16th Balint Group Weekend. Participants will take part in a four-session Balint group process, a large group experience, and a professional community in which diversity is a core value.

The program will include a lecture and interactive discussion – with a primary care physician trained in psychotherapy (also Balint group leader) and a primary care physician, member of a Balint group -, addressing the question: Is psychoanalytic training necessary for effective Balint group work? The diversity of a Balint group comes from its participants. A single clinical case or therapeutic relationship evokes different emotional responses, associations, and reflections in each group member. Every participant’s contribution is equally important— what remains unspoken is also a loss to the group. As Andor Harrach described, we support one another by making ourselves available. While the group works, the case presenter observes the “movie” unfolding both within the group and within themselves. This process offers a multidimensional perspective on the clinical encounter and the therapeutic relationship, helping to reduce emotional burden, professional distress, and clinical impasse.

REGISTRATION

Please note: registration is valid only after submission of the completed registration form and payment.

Early registration deadline: April 2 (11:59 PM)

Bank transfer available until April 30. After this date, payment is accepted in cash, on site only.

Invoices can be issued only to the billing address associated with the bank transfer.

click HERE  for further information,the program and registration form: INVITATION_2026BalintWeekend