Bion in Boston 2009

Bion’s concept of the container/contained continues to be a stimulus for theoretical and clinical elaboration years after it was originally formulated. Bion highlighted the intersubjective nature of the container/contained by stressing that there is an opportunity for reciprocal growth in both participants. In addition, there may be considerable turmoil in the container/contained relationship because of the powerful emotions the pair must manage in order for mutual growth to occur. The Bion 2009 in Boston meeting will explore, and expand upon, our current perspectives on the interplay between the container and contained. The conference will examine growth and turbulence in the container/contained unit as it appears in the analytic relationship, in groups and organizations and in the general culture. The Bion 2009 in Boston meeting will consist of plenary addresses, panel discussions, individual papers and small group discussions of presentations by established international experts on Bion’s work.

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