What is an ABS Balint Weekend?
Balint weekends are American Balint Society (ABS) sponsored 2 day retreats with full immersion experience in the Balint Method. The “Balint weekend” is modeled after the "Oxford Weekend", as created by the British Balint Society. Participants are assigned to a group that meets several times during the weekend. The focus of the weekend is experience in exploring doctor-patient relationships, not formal leadership training.
The Balint Weekend conference is appropriate for physicians, psychotherapists, and others who see patients and are willing to present cases for discussion. Previous Balint group experience is not necessary. We encourage anyone who wants to learn more about the Balint Method and experience a taste of compassion, empathy and understanding to attend a Balint Weekend.
Our Upcoming Events page lists our future Weekends.
For information about upcoming Weekends or to discuss hosting a Weekend, please contact John Freedy, Chair of the Balint Weekend committee.
