A Balint group is a group of clinicians who meet regularly in a leader-facilitated group to present and discuss clinical cases in order to better understand and utilize the clinician-patient relationship in a therapeutic, professional way .

Balint Groups currently serve as a core training modality for professionalism, and are used in training programs in medical, psychological, and caring professions.

Balint groups help clinicians:
  • Recognize they are not alone in having challenging interactions with patients
  • Develop increased understanding and empathy for patients
  • Explore how feelings and thoughts affect the clinician-patient relationship
  • Expand their capacity and repertoire for handling difficult situations with patients
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