BLOCK TRAINING IN GROUP-ANALYSIS - THE NORWEGIAN PROGRAM

Block training in group psychotherapy makes it possible to train profe ssionals living far apart and to import conductors to an area or count ry lacking sufficient expertise. This article reports experience with such a training program in Norway. Training is given in blocks of 5 we ekends a year, each weekend containing small group, therapy, supervisi on, theory courses, lectures, and large group experiences. The partici pants were questioned about their personal and professional gains from the training. These findings and the effect of the program in relatio n to stated goals are discussed.