Our work is complex, requiring technical skill in a dynamic setting with clients under significant stress.  Balint groups build our empathy, by cultivating our imaginative comprehension of our clients' experiences.  A Balint group provides a safe forum to bring together experience and meaning.  As we deepen our empathy, we lessen the isolation that can lead to burnout. 

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There are two monthly Balint groups available for Collaborative professionals. One is based in King County, and co-lead by Collaborative Coach Tim Peterson and Joanna.  The other is hosted through Collaborative Professionals of Washington, and co-lead by psychoanalyst Trevor Slocum  and Joanna.  If you are interested in learning more about Balint or joining a group, please contact Joanna.

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One longtime Balint group member, Gwen Mathewson, sat down with me for a conversation about the use of Balint in our work.  Hereʻs the transcript.