According to S.H. Foulkes, conducting / facilitating a group is a creative activity. He said, ‘We will consider the conductor as a therapist in the more specific sense. This is a creative activity which needs much intuition. The conductor has to live with the group, expose himself to the currents permeating it and him, try...
Nobody Reads the Fine Print is a space hosted by Atta Galatta and facilitated by Hank Nunn Institute that intends to engage the community in conversation about the ways in which we think, feel and respond to others. It's an effort on our part to create spaces within the community where difficult conversations can be...
Loneliness is touted to be one of the biggest reasons behind people today experiencing less happiness as compared to previous generations. Social Isolation has been found to be a critical factor influencing mental and physical health. At a time when the magic of digital connectivity has changed everything, it seems to also have changed how...
"The language of the symptom, although already a form of communication, is autistic. It mumbles to itself secretly, hoping to be overheard..." (Foulkes and Anthony 1957, pg. 260) Members of a group bring to it their 'illness' - the disturbances and conflicts that can not, yet, be articulated. These are expressed in the content of...
Abstract: I will begin by describing how and why I came to write Taking the Group Seriously. Through this ‘story’ I will flag up some of the questions about the human condition that I was struggling with at that time (and still continue do to!). I will then draw on the works of Norbert Elias and S.H.Foulkes...
UPDATE As you may have expected, we have had to cancel our 3 day residential introductory weekend on Group Analytic Psychotherapy. We cannot recreate the same experience virtually, and therefore will not be offering the same online. However, we are hosting two Meet & Greet + Q&A sessions on 18 and 19 April from 14:30...
As mental health professionals, it can be challenging to work with patients who present with significant risk. While we may feel fairly confident in our abilities as clinicians, a patient who is threatening to take his life can evoke strong feelings of anxiety. Such a situation can feel demanding and bring up questions about your...
Dreams and their secret language have been the fascination of many for a long time now. While some of us have really vivid dreams and enjoy the stories they tell, others have a hard time remembering. Often, they reflect our present difficulties and help process feelings that are suppressed. In addition, dreams also help us...
Setting up your private practice can feel overwhelming with many questions and confusions along the way. The process may feel lonely and ultimately too tiring to keep up when we make too many mistakes. Through this workshop we have tried to break down the process of beginning your journey as a therapist so that the...
Traumatic experiences impact us in myriad ways, and carry the potential to adversely effect our physical and mental health. They also influence our relationships, careers, social lives, etc, and can prevent us from building resilience and stability in our lives. With the spread of COVID-19 across India and globally, we are now facing a collective trauma. Hank Nunn Institute presents a...
