Groups & Workshops
For survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Los Angeles Trauma Therapy Group provides ongoing support groups for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, as well as workshops for couples where one or both partners are survivors. All groups are built on empowerment, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma, and discussion.
For Male Survivors
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse — rape, incest, or any unwanted sexual experience(s). The group is built on empowerment and coping skills.
For Couples
Healing is possible, and can only happen in safe relationships. You can be influential in helping your partner heal, and can be an ally in their recovery. As an ally, though, you might feel disbelief, fatigue, even anger.
Info About Trauma
There’s a lot to know about trauma. Whether you’re a survivor, a partner, or an ally, having even a basic understanding of what trauma is and what it does can be helpful and provide some relief.
Men's Survivor Group
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse — rape, incest, or any unwanted sexual experience(s). The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, and psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences their relationships, sexuality, masculinity, trust, and worldviews. The group emphasizes reciprocity (being truly heard and seen by others) and focuses on a shared history of trauma while supporting unique, individual experiences. The primary goals of this group are to help individuals begin to feel safe, restore a relationship with self and others, learn how to regulate their own physiology, and learn to live in the present.
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Partners in Growth: Strenghening Relationships Impacted by Childhood Sexual Abuse is a supportive weekend workshop designed for couples navigating the impacts of childhood sexual abuse on their relationship. This intensive, trauma-informed program explores how early experiences shape adult relationships, focusing on rebuilding trust, finding balance in power dynamics, developing healthy intimacy, and fostering a nurturing connection. Led by experienced trauma therapists, couples will learn practical tools for communication, boundary-setting, and emotional safety in a confidential, respectful environment. The workshop will include group discussions, individual partner work, small group work. One or both partners may be survivors.
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Couple's Workshop
Is this workshop right for me?
If you’re seeking help answering the questions below, this workshop is for you:
Understanding Trauma’s Impact
– How does CSA specifically affect adult relationship patterns and trust?
– What are common trauma responses and their manifestations in daily life?
Communication & Triggers
– How do we develop a shared language around triggers and trauma responses?
– What specific techniques help us communicate about difficult moments without shame or withdrawal?
– How can we signal and respond to emotional shut-down in ways that strengthen trust?
Intimacy & Safety
– What does rebuilding physical and emotional intimacy look like at a pace that feels safe?
– How can we create moments of connection that honor both trauma history and current needs?
Boundaries & Balance
– How do we balance individual healing work with relationship needs?
– What does healthy support look like without overstepping?
– How can both partners maintain their emotional wellbeing while supporting each other?
What you can expect by the end of two days:
Practical Tools
– Concrete strategies for communicating needs, boundaries, and triggers
– Specific techniques for grounding and staying present
– Clear framework for navigating intimate moments safely
– Action plans for responding to emotional shutdown or triggering situations
Enhanced Understanding
– Deep grasp of how trauma impacts relationship dynamics
– Recognition of individual and shared healing patterns
– Clear understanding of each partner’s role in the healing journey
– Knowledge of healthy boundaries and support strategies
Emotional Resources
– Tools for processing difficult emotions
– Strategies for maintaining individual emotional balance
– Methods for cultivating self-compassion and patience
Path Forward
– Clear framework for continued healing while nurturing the relationship
– Practical steps for building trust and safety together
Men's Support Group FAQs
Where and how often does the group meet?
We meet once a week online. After your phone screen, you will be sent login information.
How many members attend on average?
Most meetings have between 5 – 12 members in attendance, depending on the night.
Is regular attendance required?
We encourage group members to attend consistently, as this contributes to the creation of a space that is safe and predictable. You are never required to attend.
What is the make up of the group? How diverse is it?
It’s a robust group, with men at different stages in their process, and varied sexual orientations, races, and nationalities.
I’m not exactly sure I qualify for this group. What if I’m not sure what happened to me was “abuse”? What if my memories are fuzzy?
You’re not alone. Many members of the group have asked this question. If your life is being impacted by a sexual encounter between you and someone who was in a position of power when you were a boy — because of age, or position, or both — you qualify. If you have only fragmented memories, but feel certain you were sexually abused, regardless of whether you can remember who, when, how — you qualify.
What is the cost?
We ask $60 per session. If $60 is a financial burden because your salary/income does not allow for that expenditure, we are open to sliding the fee — it’s needs based and we use the honor system. Payment is made at the time of (after) each session, either by cash or credit card.
Is this an in-person group? Or may I attend via Zoom, Skype, or another digital meeting room?
For now, we will be conducting groups virtually. This allows us to reach more people across the entire state. There are very few resources for male survivors, and our aim is to make this group as accessible as possible.
Is this a 12 step group?
No, it is not.
Is the primary function of the group to provide a place to talk about what happened to me?
This group focuses on experiences that occur as a result of the trauma, how the trauma continues to affect you today, coping, resilience, and healing. You may always use group time to talk about what happened to you. At some point, most members of the group mention or talk about the actual events that qualify them for attendance, but few do so every week. It’s rare that this comes up repeatedly. And it is rarer still that more than one member relates details of their abuse on the same evening. Again, there’s nothing that says you can’t, or that it won’t happen — but it’s important to say here that healing from trauma does not have to include talking about the actual events over and over again.
Couple's Workshop FAQs
How many people usually attend this workshop?
We are accepting up to 12 couples.
Are there any pre-work requirements?
No. Previous work in therapy — either individually or as a couple — is encouraged, but not required. Additionally, we will be providing you with a full-color workbook.
Is this just for men?
No. Any and all couples are welcome.
Can both partners be survivors?
Yes.
What is your cancelation policy?
If you are prevented from attending (and let us know up to 48 hours before the workshop), we will refund your workshop payment.
Will we be practicing techniques with role-playing exercises?
Yes. There will be large/open group discussions, small breakout groups, and role- plays between partners. There will also be an experiential practice with couples who volunteer to participate in a demonstration of practices learned during the workshop.
What is the cost of the workshop?
The cost per couple is $1,200.
How long is the workshop?
The workshop is a full two days, five hours each day, plus a one hour break for lunch.