Group therapy accesses participants' yearning for connection through interactive discussion as experienced in a safe milieu. Through the deepening experience of the group process, participants will develop self-understanding and mindful awareness as they discuss a range of topics, including self-esteem, peer pressure, identity, short- and long-term goals, motivation and direction, and relationships with family and friends. In the dynamic context of group interactions, participants are motivated to identify and articulate their own personal search for meaning in their lives: where they find it and how they actualize it. Group explores the "somatic narrative" in our younger clients illuminated through an exploration of movement patterns, gestures, stance, postures, prosody, and other non-verbal cues. Participants also will have the opportunity to explore ongoing issues concerning school, work, and parent–child interactions and address topics of accountability, honesty, and responsibility. In addition, developing tools for communication with friends and family members and exploring strategies for the coming years will help participants begin the process of shaping their lives themselves. Groups meet weekly in West Los Angeles.

The 2011 schedule currently offers the following weekly groups:

• Monday afternoon-K-1st grade students
• Monday afternoon-2nd-3rd grade students
• Monday afternoon-5th-7th grade students
• Monday early evening-4th-6th grade students
• Monday early evening-High School Group
• Tuesday afternoon-Young Adult group 20s-30's
• Tuesday early evening-High School Group
• Wednesday late afternoon-7th-9th grade students
• Thursday evening-College and Transitions group
• Midday-Monday professional supervision group

* The staff at the Center for Psychological Services offer additional, newly forming groups throughout the year. . Please check with Dr. Goldstein for more information.