ABSTRACT
For the group analytic approach, he Conductor should of course preferably be an experienced Psycho-Analyst. The snag is that Psycho-Analysts are not, per se, good Group Analysts. Rather the contrary. They sometimes lack in spontaneity and ease of natural contact and seem to miss the protection afforded by sitting behind the couch. In addition they have their own professional prejudices and hesitate to make new experiences if these appear to contradict their tenets. It is necessary for the Group Analyst to be medically qualified apart from being a Psychiatrist of course, at least until such time when a comprehensive psychosomatic approach has been established on a scientific basis and can be taught to Lay Therapists. The truth is that Group Analysis hits exactly on a spot which has been covered up by the psychoanalytic situation. Psycho-Analysis can thus be used as a defence.
