[BALINT--seminars in nursing education]

The essay illustrates the importance of the BALINT-concept for nursing studies. It is already possible to practically experience and consider the psychodynamic aspects of the relationship between patient and nurse during the study period. The concept is particularly suited to developing a psychosomatic approach and a "basic therapeutic attitude" in nursing. The concept can, like supervision, contribute to the "Mental hygiene" of the staff, as well as control the quality of care in nursing. A specific method of the BALINT-seminar, the author named this the "Three-phases-Technique", and its benefits, is illustrated through the case study of a session. The psychoanalytical terminology used will be explained in footnotes.