
The Sligo Balint Symposium is offering a one-day Autumn Workshop
Friday 7th November 2025, 9.30am-4.30pm
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo
Bookings open Monday 16th of June at 10am
Deepening the consultation: Reflection, Replenishment and Relationship
Join us for a restorative and thought-provoking day designed for doctors and healthcare workers who want to reconnect with the heart of clinical practice. This one-day workshop, grounded in the Balint tradition, offers space to explore the emotional and relational dimensions of the consultation and the support of shared reflection in trusted company.
The day includes:
facilitated Balint group sessions
time to reflect on complexity, uncertainty, and meaning in clinical care
a gently-held programme with space for replenishment
scenic location, good food and warm conversation
Who should attend?
Doctors and healthcare providers of all disciplines interested in deepening their understanding of the consultation space and seeking professional and personal nourishment.
CPD and study leave: this event is fully CPD accredited. Study-leave support applies.
Registration fee: €225 (includes lunch & refreshments)
Places are limited to 50 participants for this meeting and we would encourage early registration to obtain a place.
Bookings will open on 9am Monday 16th of June.
Preferential room rates are available for attendees at our venue, the Radisson Blu Sligo Hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange.
Programme of Events
8.30am-9.30am: Registration
9.30am-9.45am: Introduction
9.45am-11.15am: Group 1
11.15am-11.45am: Coffee/Tea
11.45am-1.15pm: Group 2
1.15pm-2.15pm: Lunch
2.15pm-3.45pm: Group 3
3.45pm-4.30pm: Plenary & Close