BALINT METHOD AS A WAY TO PREVENT BURNOUT SYNDROME IN NURSING PRACTICE

The Balint approach is a well known method that is predominantly applied as a way to prevent professional distress, including burnout syndrome in general practice. The opportunity of applying the method to nursing practice is discussed in this article. The group process in Balint groups is analysed and a concrete experience from a session with nurses is shared. As a conclusion, we consider the Balint method application as a promising tool for prevention of burnout syndrome in nursing practice.