The American Balint Society

The American Balint Society is a national organization founded in May 6,1991. The major goals of the society are to promote the development of Balint Seminars and the training of leaders to facilitate Balint Seminars. The purpose of Balint Seminar training is to understand the patient as a person, and develop effective management plans. The purpose of this web site is to provide resources to facilitate Balint Seminar training.

history and mission

• John Salinsky wrote a history of the Balint Group. This account details the work of Michael and Enid Balint, as they strove to help regular physicians deal with the psychological aspect of their patients' problems. Also included are tips for effective Balint Group leadership.
• The mission statement of the American Balint Society is a succint statement of purpose. Please visit this link.
• ABS Wiki - contains Policies & Procedures, Council Minutes and Archives. and bylaws

people

• Here are the officers for the current year. Contact information is listed.
• Here are the members of the entire Council. Contact information is listed.

wiki

• American Balint Society wiki - Policies, Procedures & Minutes of Council Meetings

application for membership

Here is an application form (pdf file) for membership in the American Balint Society. Membership provides you with the opportunity to attend an Intensive training conference and signs you on to Balint-L, the listserve for the American Balint Society. If you are already a member, here is the annual letter with the links to the form and dues payment page.

For comments about the Web site, please contact the webmaker.This page last updated July 14, 2008