As part of the counseling program at Malibu High School, we offer a variety of support groups to students.  A group is composed of students who all share the same concern or problem.  These groups do not deal with the treatment of psychological disorders.  Each counseling group focuses on a particular problem, which may be personal, educational, social, or vocational.  The groups are preventative, short-term, supportive, and developmental.  They help the children find ways to cope with stress, and teach them skills that they can use in everyday life.  Participation in these groups is optional.  Group meetings are held weekly during a regular school day period.  Please note that all information is to be treated with the strictest confidentiality and with the highest respect.  

Middle School Counseling Groups and Permission Form

As a tool to help narrow career interest, students in their freshman and junior year participate in career assessments.  In collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Malibu High School gives all ninth grade students the opportunity to participate in CareerLaunch^TM, a career exploration and mentoring program for teens. This program includes the CareerLaunch Web site that allows teens to take an interest survey, explore careers, identify training or college requirements, seek out financial aid and play skills-building games. There is also an easy-to-use Career Exploration Quick Reference Guide with a broad range of career planning and job skills activities. The CareerLaunch Portfolio contains a Teen Tips booklet with helpful interviewing and on-the-spot job tips.