Coaching Review
Balint Groups in the practice of coaching. Elements of psychoanalysis
Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie
Abstract
Transference and countertransference, resistance or fantasies usually associated with psychoanalytic terminology. The article describes how works these unconscious processes in the coach-coachee relationship. I present Michael Balint, with his idea of a support group for doctors, in which groups discussed processes transference-countertransference, to serve improve contact and understanding of the problems on the line patient-doctor. Currently with this idea use among therapists and educators. The article shows benefits, how may refer coach participating in the meeting. In addition, I introduce differences between Balint Groups, individual supervisoin and common discussion groups for coaches.