The Group Circle Winter 2026 newsletter from the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) centers on the theme of bravery as a guiding force in group therapy, leadership, and collective healing. In her final presidential column, AGPA President Lorraine Wodiska reflects on courage as a shared and relational practice—highlighting transparency, vulnerability, and the willingness to remain in dialogue amid complexity and polarization. She connects this theme to AGPA Connect 2026, where presenters and events explore how bravery shows up in clinical work, social engagement, and group process. The issue features in-depth articles on Sonya Renee Taylor’s upcoming Mitchell Hochberg Memorial Public Education Event, emphasizing radical self-love as a foundation for personal and collective liberation, and on Dr. Beverly Stoute’s work addressing racialized othering, polarization, and the social unconscious in groups. Additional pieces include a tribute to the late Earl Hopper and his foundational contributions to group analysis, an exploration of technology’s role in supporting youth mental health, and reflections from affiliate societies on sustaining connection and collaboration. Together, the newsletter underscores AGPA’s commitment to holding space for deeper connection in complex times and advancing courageous, inclusive group practice.
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