May 29, 2018
Group Meeting Schedule on Saturday, June 2, 2018
The Men's Group
10:15 to 11:30 AM

The Relationship Group
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group
1:15 to 2:30 PM 

The Water Garden Business Center
23421 South Pointe Drive, Suite 130
Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
The Men's Group: Michael Diamond's "Masculinity Unraveled" * 10:15 to 11:30 AM
Michael Diamond is a renowned psychoanalyst and expert on male psychology. His article "Masculinity Unraveled: The Roots of Male Gender Identity and the Shifting of Male Ego Ideals Throughout Life" offers an insightful perspective on the factors that influence how boys become men.  In the next meeting of the Men's Group on Saturday, June 2, 2018 (10:15 to 11:30 AM) , we will review Diamond's main ideas. If you plan to attend, please review Diamond's article. 
The Relationship Group: Reenactment * 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Freud's concept of "reenactment" suggests that psychological forces compel us to create the circumstances necessary to repeat what we have already experienced. Perhaps in no other area of life does this impact us more that in our romantic relationships. Sandra Bloom's article "Reenactment" aptly describes this phenomenon. In the next meeting of the Relationship Group on Saturday, June 2, 2018 (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM) , we will explore Bloom's article and its implications for our relationship life. 
The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group 1:15 to 2:30 PM
This therapy group utilizes the emerging dynamics among group members, and between the group members and facilitator, as a basis from which to examine one's characteristic ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.  Our next group session will be on Saturday, June 2, 2018 (1:15 to 2:30 PM).  A second process group that will meet on a weekday evening at my Newport Beach office is starting soon; interested persons may contact me directly at 949-338-4388 or [email protected] for more information on this new group.  
* If you would like to attend the Men's Group and/or the Relationship Group on June 2, 2018, please RSVP to me at 949-338-4388 or  [email protected] . There is a limit of 14 attendees for each group and registrants will be accommodated on a first-come/first-serve basis. The fee is $25.00. 

Location:
The Water Garden Business Center
23421 South Pointe Drive, Suite 130
Laguna Hills, CA, 92653

Please note that the Men's Group and the Relationship Group are psychoeducational in nature, not therapeutic, and do not constitute psychotherapy or counseling. In contrast, the Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group is a therapeutic experience and entry occurs only after a pre-group screening interview.
James Tobin, Ph.D., PSY 22074 | 949-338-4388 |   [email protected]