Invitation „Psychosomatics of the healing relationship” The 9th Balint Group Weekend of Hungarian Michael Balint Association for Psychosomatics September 11-13th, 2020. Location: Regina Mundi Cloister, 2030 Érd, Tárnoki út 11. Dear Balintian Friends from all over the world are warmly invited! All programs are either in English or dubbed. Visit the hometown of Michael Balint, and experience how does the group at the ’Budapest school’ go on! The Weekend Programme offers: four Balint Groups, one Large Group, and a methodological day focused on leadership training with Esti Rimmel. NOTE: Taking part in Balint Groups means commitment to Friday-Saturday and to that specific group you will be assigned to. Taking part of the methodical programme of Sunday is optional, and recommended for group leaders. You can apply for the weekend by filling the APPLICATION FORM here. It is also available on our Society website as well as further detailed information. DETAILED SCHEDULE FRIDAY, September 11 12.15 – 13.00 Lunch (optional, please indicate on the registration form!) 14.00 – 14.00 Check in, registration 14.00 – 14.45 Opening: Katalin Dobó, President of the Hungarian Balint Society, introduction 15.15 – 16.00 István Ormay: What makes a doctor ill? Psychosomatics of the healing relationship 16.30 – 18.00 Small Group I. 18.15 – 19.00 Dinner 19.00 – 20.00 Freetime, meanwhile group leaders meeting 20.00 – Surprise evening program SATURDAY, September 12 7.30 – 8.30 Breakfast 8.30 – 10.00 Small Group II. 10.00 – 10.30 Break 10.30 – 12.00 Small Group III. 12.15 – 13.00 Lunch 13.00 – 13.30 Freetime, optional supervision 13.30 – 15.00 Small Group IV. 15.00 – 15.30 Break 15.30 – 17:00 Large group 17.00 – 17.30 Break 17.30 – 18.30 Experiences, feedback, discussion 18.30 – Barbecue dinner, needs preparation. Meanwhile: leadership group meeting SUNDAY, September 13 Methodological day focused on leadership training 7.30 – 8.00 Breakfast 9.00 – 12.00 Esti Rimmel: psychoanalyst, Balint Group leader, member of IBF Task Force TOPICS: Psychoanalytic foundations and roots of the Balint Groups Psychosomatic work in Balint groups 12.15 – 13.00 Lunch, Farewell Registration fees and informations We need to announce the approximate number of people to our host by the end of August , so everyone is welcome to apply as early as possible! Participation is possible without accommodation. In this case the application fee includes the program, the group room rental and meals. IMPORTANT: Registration becomes valid only by paying the registration fee by transfer, and filling the application form! FEES Friday - Saturday Friday Sunday Saturday Early bird Payment after 9th of August Without accomodation 75 EUR 90 EUR -6 EUR 105 EUR 120 EUR -12 EUR - TRANSFER Transfer to: Magyarországi Bálint Mihály Társaság Bank: OTP BANK NYRT. BUDAPEST 1061. Andrássy út 6. IBAN: HU57 1178 6001 2006 0738 0000 0000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Please enter the applicant's name to the ’comment’ section at transfer. The 2 day-price includes: Professional programs, 3 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch), group room rental and Friday lodging fees in 2 or 3 bed rooms. (There is a limited number of single rooms available at a surcharge of 12 EUR / night as this limits the number of guests that can be accommodated.) Excludes attending Saturday evening barbecue dinner, which is 6 EUR (possible to pay on the spot). The 3 day-price includes: Professional programs, 6 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, barbecue dinner, Sunday breakfast, lunch), group room rental and Friday and Saturday night fees in 2 or 3 bed rooms. (Limited number of single rooms available at a surcharge of 12 EUR / night as this limits the number of guests that can be accommodated). Arrival: The train departs from Déli pályaudvar, Budapest (South Railway Station) towards Érd Alsó at 10 and 40 minutes every hour, and the journey time is 16 minutes. Our team can pick you up at Érd alsó, if you would like to. Please let us know in advance if you want to use this free service, or if you have any other wish. APPLICATION FORM If you have any questions, please contact balinttarsasag@gmail.com. The management of the Hungarian Bálint Society is looking forward to welcoming you! In the name of the Board of the Hungarian Balint Society and the Organizing Committee Katalin Dobó MD President of the Hungarian Balint Society