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Wilfred Bion and John Rickman devise what later becomes known as the ‘First Northfield Experiment’

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2 February 1942

1942-3

While serving as army psychiatrists at Hollymoor Hospital, Wilfred Bion and John Rickman devise what later becomes known as the ‘First Northfield Experiment’. Their attempt to create a 'leaderless' group therapy with soldier patients inspires an entire generation of post-war group therapists, especially among the Tavistock Clinic circles.

Image: Hollymoor Hospital