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Emotion Evolution will be comprised of students in grades 1st and 2nd, who need strategies and coping strategies to deal with anger or defiant disorder. Students in this group are those facing academic issues due to anger issues. Students who comprise the group have been identified by teachers and campus administrators.

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Teachers will be provided with a document to nominate candidates to the group. Using the information provided the counselor and administrators will review the student information provided. A list of 8 potential candidates will be created. Parent meetings will be set to discuss the purpose ose of the group. If parents interviewed show interest for their child to be part of the group, student nominee will move to the next phase of the process. Students will be called in individually to discuss the groups purpose and goals. Students will then be selected based on commitment and willingness to prescribe the goals of the group. Once a determination of the students ability to become a gainful participant in the group is made he or she will be added to the group. Parent notification will then be made.

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American School Counselor Association Mindsets

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American School Counselor Association Mindsets

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The ASCA mindsets and behaviors students will master upon completing the Emotion Evolution sessions are found below.

Mindsets
1.  Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being (ASCA, 2021).

Behaviors
Self-Management Skills
1. Responsibility for self and actions
2. Self-discipline and self-control.
3. Effective coping skills
(ASCA, 2021)

Social Skills
1. Ethical decision-making and social                  responsibility
2.  Social maturity and behaviors                         appropriate to the situation and
environment
(ASCA, 2021)

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ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success

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The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development. The standards are based on a survey of research and best practices in student achievement from a wide array of educational standards and efforts.

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Our district and campus does not require formal parent consent for individual and group counseling sessions. Once students are selected parents will be required to submit the attached consent form.

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The initial announcement of the group will be made in the 1st and second grade cluster meeting. Counselor and administrators will share details of the group and how the students will be chosen for the sessions. A formal email with details and criteria will be sent out to teachers within 24 hours of meeting addressing details and start date of the group. Once students have been selected, individual parent meetings will be held to discuss their child's selection.

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There are several potential therapeutic factors obtained from being part of Emotion Evolution. The first is the installation of hope. Students will learn to manage anger and defiance. The management allowing for academic success. The development of socializing techniques will be present as the sessions unfold students will be building on interpersonal skills. Direct advice will be a part of every session. Students will be given suggestions for handling situations when anger arises.

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Stage 1
Group norms will be explicit. During the first session we will discuss meaning and discuss how they perceive the norms. The focus will be on the term confidentiality. Due to the age group an activity to help them conceive the concept will be done. Students will then sign an agreement on confidentiality.

Stage 2
During the working stage, every session will begin with a clear goal and review of what learning was attained in the prior session.  Prior to getting into the session norms will be reviewed to ensure that all students are comfortable and work to have a productive session. Students will be asked to share how they applied strategies or learning from prior session. At the end of each session students will be asked to discuss an instance when they will use today's learning or strategy to gauge that they understood the goal of the session.

Stage 3
This will be a difficult session as students will need to understand that it is the culmination of their efforts to work on controlling anger in their educational setting. Students will be made aware that they have a set of tools to use when they are in uncomfortable situations. A discussion on the idea that the end of sessions has come, but not the support available to them. Weekly one on one check ins will be scheduled to allow for future support.

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The first session of the group will be to discuss the group rules. Rules will be predetermined by myself. During the session students will discuss examples of what each rule means to ensure comprehension. Rules will be visible and discussed at the beginning of each session.

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The leadership style for this group will be democratic. This style is said to be the most effective type of leadership as it allows for guidance, yet provides room for input from the group (Cherry, 2023). While working with this group lessons will be lead, yet students will be allowed to have input and share ideas on strategies and learning.

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American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics-american counseling association. American Counseling Association.
https:/www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

American School Counselor Association. (2021). The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Students: K-12 College and Career Readiness for EveryStudent. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmdia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ed77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf

Cherry, K. (2023, June 27). 6 Leadership styles and frameworks you should know. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15

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The American School Counselor Association details informed consent in section A.2. Informed consent provides the individual with the ability to chose whether to be a part of a counseling setting (ASCA Code of Ethics, 2014). When given the opportunity to join the group parents and students were given the choice to become a member after details of the group were explained.

In section B of the document the issue of confidentiality is detailed. It states that when a counselor must protect the rights of of the student and not disclose information shared (ASCA Code of Ethics, 2014). The group will be comprised of multiple students the counselor must work to keep all information discussed confidential from those outside of the group.

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The Texas Administrative Code details requirements that school counselors must adhere to when  working in group counseling sessions.
In section C of Life Centered Skills;
3. counsel individuals and small groups using appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to students' needs;
4. consult with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other individuals as appropriate to enhance his or her work with students
9.  use counseling-related research techniques and evidence-based practices to address student needs.

These policies are essential in the organization of this group. Theory and researchmust be used to organize lessons in response to students needs and provide the best outcome.