The American Balint Society

The vision of the American Balint Society (ABS) is for relationships of trust to grow in respect and healing power. To bring about this vision, the ABS trains and supports Balint Group leaders, encourages increased participation in Balint Group work, and teaches and studies the nature, use and effectiveness of Balint Groups.

What is a Balint Group

Balint Groups are for professionals who work with people in their care, such as clients, patients, or students. When interactions leave professionals confused, conflicted, or otherwise stirred up, they may need to understand better these relationships that are crucial to their work. Balint Groups are a safe place to explore troublesome interactions to find understanding, peace and renewed energy to meet the challenge. Better understanding leads to better care.

Podcast on Balint

In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr. Daniel Brass interviews psychiatrists in public and private practice, psychiatry trainees, GPs and other doctors about their experience of participating in and leading Balint groups and the value of this aspect of healthcare, which is increasingly recognized as vital for maintaining the wellbeing of the healthcare professions and improving patient care.