Date: 07/06/2023
Title: Middle School Boys Group at Child & Teen Counseling
00:00:02 Speaker 2
Title: MSBG at CTC 2025
Speaker 1:
Let's see, what was I like in middle school? I remember being a lot more shy, quiet, smaller to
definitely a big exploratory growth period of my life, but I came out at the end of eighth grade
a few inches taller and just more confident in general.
Speaker 2:
Definitely really awkward, pretty
naive and immature too. I had no clue what I was really getting myself into when I started. Middle
school can be challenging because it's an entirely new environment. You're surrounded by
new people, you're going into multiple classes instead of just staying with the same group
for the whole day. It's such a changing time of your life that you have your hormones changing
through you, you have brand new friends, probably a place you've never been to before. So it's
just so many changing things all at once I think is the most challenging part.
Speaker 1
Yeah, there's
a lot of different things that people in middle school struggle with, whether it's relationships
with friends, with teachers, parents, bullies, things going on inside themselves like puberty or feelings that they're not familiar with. And then there's
just some things that might just be too embarrassing to talk about anywhere else. So a group
like this would help because it's about normalizing and validating each kid's experience.
Some kids might go through something that's embarrassing or just like a developmental milestone
and for them they might feel alone. And so in the group, for them to hear other kids going through
the exact same thing might be something that gets them out of that embarrassment spiral. And
makes people feel more comfortable talking about the stuff that they're not necessarily sure
other people are going through.
Speaker 2:
It creates an environment that they can share what is going
on with them without fear of judgment because they know somebody else might be going through
something similar. The middle school boys group is gonna be meeting at seven o 'clock on Mondays
here at the Child and Teen Counseling offices in Woodland Hills.
Speaker 1
Yeah, if you guys are interested, go ahead and give us a phone call. We'll reach out, schedule
a time for all of us to hang out, get to know each other. And after that, we can decide if this group
will be the best fit for you guys. .
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOY'S GROUP
“One of the best things in the world to be is a boy; it requires no experience but needs some practice to be a good one.”
- Charles Dudley Warner
Child & Teen Counseling is very proud to offer a unique space just for boys in Middle School. This group offers a safe and non-judgmental environment for boys to ask questions, share their thoughts, and connect with peers who may be experiencing similar feelings. Facilitators Nathan Soria and David Muns are dedicated to creating a space where boys can openly express themselves and learn valuable communication skills.
At the Middle School Boys Group guys get help learning how to adjust to the social norms and responsibilities of middle school where suddenly you have a locker, six classes, and a bunch of other new things to deal with.
The MSBG also helps guys “normalize” their feelings and become more self aware. Don’t know what that means? Everyone’s anxious about being liked, fitting in, etc. In the group we learn how to take control over those feelings by talking about it. There’s a lot of power in realizing: you’re not alone! It’s not just you having these thoughts.
At the Middle School Boys Group, guys see they’re not the only ones who have those questions which this age might bring up. Here’s the cool part: you’re allowed to ask those questions in an environment that’s safe where guys can talk about stuff they might not actually feel comfortable discussing with their parents or friends. This place is meant to be home away from home, with the added comfort that everything remains confidential. Nathan and David not only ensure that it’s a safe space, but teach kids how to make that space for themselves when they leave us.
From enhancing social skills to adapting to new responsibilities and social norms, our group is here to empower and guide you through it all.
Child & Teen Counseling’s Nathan Soria and David Muns host the Middle School Boy’s Group every Monday at 7pm. The price is $30/session. Get in touch with them here for more information. To find out more about the team, check out our staff page here.
More About Group Therapy
Want to read more about all the benefits of group therapy? Here’s our Clinical Director Kent Toussaint talking about it on his weekly Facebook segment, Tips On Teens. Check out the site of our sister organization Teen Therapy Center for the full archive.
