New taster Balint group starting spring 2017 in Shropshire/West Midlands

Why? An opportunity to share and discuss work from a Balint perspective. This approach creates a safe space to think about underlying dynamics in the doctor/patient or clinician/client relationship, and, in particular, to reflect on the impact both personally and professionally. This in turn helps to reduce stress and promote more effective and meaningful ways of working. It is a time limited, taster group for those who want to enhance their professional development and is part of a pilot project aiming to promote Balint work in the region.

Who? It is geared towards interested clinicians and professionals, including doctors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, psychotherapists or counsellors who have experience of case discussion or reflective practice. It will initially be a closed group of 8 members but with the idea of developing further opportunities for group  discussion in future.

When? Monthly between March to August 2017 19.30 – 21.00 on Monday night on the following dates.

• 27.3.2017
• 24.4.2017
• 22.5.2017
• 26.6.2017
• 24.7.2017
• 21.8.2017

Where? The Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Way, Lightmoor Village, Telford. Shropshire TF4 3EG. This is approximately 10 minutes drive from the M54 and Telford Central Station. There is parking on site and/or nearby and disabled access.

With facilitator Tammy Ratoff, a member of the Balint Society, who has worked as a Psychiatric Social worker, Psychotherapist and Organisational Consultant. For further enquiries contact tammyratoff@gmail.com

Fee £92 to be paid in advance. A CPD certificate can be provided on request.