OVERVIEW

23rd International Balint Congress is organized by The American Balint Society (ABS) and will be held from Sep 09 - 13, 2024 at Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America.

Description:
Cultivating Understanding and Compassion Through Balint
The International Balint Federation (IBF) is composed of 28 societies around the globe which represent varied cultures, historical backgrounds, languages and healthcare systems. While we celebrate our diversity, we acknowledge that we have much to learn from each other. Particularly when we face challenging times, it may help us to examine how Balint Groups work and what gets in their way. We will examine the ways Balint promotes the cultivation of understanding and compassion in our varied settings and experiences. We will accomplish this learning through paper presentations, workshops and rich fellowship. Please join us at The Colorado Chautauqua, a national historic landmark at the base of the Flatiron Mountains for:

• Five (5) longitudinal Balint Group sessions.
• Paper presentations, poster sessions and workshops.
• Continuing education credit (APA and AAFP/AMA).
• A rich program of cultural and nature activities for registrants and guests.
• Opportunities for networking and relaxation in a beautiful environment.

Conference Goals
At the end of the conference, attendees will be able to:
• Describe benefits common to members of Balint Groups internationally.
• Contrast local challenges to holding Balint Groups with challenges faced internationally.
• Identify the process and progression of a Balint Group over multiple sessions.
• Define the new perspective of a presenter as a result of the Balint Group process.