Whether in casuistic seminars, infant observation groups or supervision groups, the group is a decisive factor in learning psychoanalysis. Balint groups make it possible to understand unconscious (counter) transference in human interactions and to have this incorporated into other occupational groups. Once the underlying theories have been explained, such as for example in the case of Wolfgang Loch and the Group Relation Conference, a triangulating function is ascribed to the group. Against this backdrop, the volume presents case histories and results gathered in various clinical groups. There are descriptions of single psychoanalytical case studies, group discussions and comparative theoretical reflections as well as thoughts on the sociopolitical relevance.
