the power of group
admin February 29th, 2012
Every Wednesday night at 7pm a whole-hearted group of men gathers in my office for 90 minutes of relationships–relationship with oneself and relationships with one another. As Brene Brown tells us, we are “biologically wired for connection,” and I see this time and time again in my therapy groups as individuals collectively work on forging deeper connections. Groups have been part of my practice since 1992, and today I host a weekly men’s group and a weekly co-ed group for clients who are ready for the “post-graduate” experience that group offers. Don’t get me wrong–group can be incredibly funny and lighthearted at times, but it’s also one of the most honest and sacred experiences as individuals work diligently to create more authenticity and groundedness within themselves. I always feel inspired by clients who choose this venue to work on themselves and feel privileged to be part of their journey.
Next week I’ll be attending the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) conference in New York as I continue to stretch and grow after all these years. One of the fringe benefits of this profession allows me to continue learning and bringing fresh, new perspectives back to my group. If you would like more information about groups nationally, visit the AGPA website at www.agpa.org or here in Los Angeles at www. gpala.org.