Journal

JOURNAL OF THE BALINT SOCIETY

Vol. 39, 2011

Contents

Frontispiece: Handing over the Journal

The Balint Society
Diary of the Balint Society events, 2011-2012
The Web Site
Editorials: John Salinsky, Tom McAnea

Research paper:
‘Balint group leaders in Israel’: Ruth Hakim, Benyamin Maoz, Stanley Rabin and André Matalon

Personal Papers:
‘What Kind of Doctor? A resident’s search for identity’: Alan Johnson
‘Balint group architecture – a response to “Sitting In or Sitting Out”’: Jeffrey Sternlieb
‘A very short introduction to Balint group’s: John Salinsky
‘Balint group leadership: where are we now?’ : Andrew Elder
‘Balint Society and Enrichment – a student’s reflection’: Josephine Holt
Balint Society Prize Essay 2011: ‘What is the role of a medical student in the care of patients’: Lara Curran

Lectures 2010-2011
‘Don Quixote, Sancho Pancha and the medically unexplained symptoms’: John Salinsky
Oxford Weekend keynote address, 2010: ‘Renewal through reflection’ by Michael Courtenay

Obituary: Dr Peter Graham

Reports:
Secretary’s Report: David Watt
International Balint Federation: Heather Suckling
Report from the first biennial Balint group leadership conference: Andrew Elder
Whalley Abbey weekend: Caroline Palmer

Pictures: Balint on the beach (Northumberland) and at Whalley Abbey

Announcements:
The Balint Society Prize Essay 2012
The Balint Society Council 2010-2011
Guidance for contributors

Editors: John Salinsky, Tom McAnea