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FEVER is a group designed to support recently separated female veterans ages 35-45 years old in navigating the civilian workforce.

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ASCA Student Standards - Mindsets and Behaviors

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FEVER will be advertised on Facebook and Instagram in the local surrounding area of San Antonio, TX for one (1) month.

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Respondents will be provided with an electronic questionnaire to determine eligibility. Respondents will be asked to provide name and contact information, branch of service, years of service, age, gender, current profession, workforce/life challenges, reasons interested in participating, and attendance goals.

Eligible respondents will be notified of their eligibility and invited to participate. Between 5-8 respondents will have one (1) week to confirm participation. Upon confirmation, participants will be required to provide a DD214 then will receive details of the program including location, dates, times, and consent form.

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Group counselor will send informed consent forms to all group participants via DocuSign to obtain electronic signature.

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Group members will be asked to maintain confidentiality.

Confidentially allows for a safe space to share.

Participants may be triggered by group members or certain topics. If this occurs, participants can use the phrase “knock it off” or excuse themselves.

If confidentiality is broken or behavior is disruptive, group member(s) will discuss the situation and determine if member(s) should remain within FEVER. Member(s) may be asked to leave if the group determines it necessary.

If participants are belligerent, group counselor will immediately de-escalate and/or contact 911. If participants feel unsafe, please contact 911 and inform counselor, if feasible.

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Stage 1- Building relationships and trust will begin with an icebreaker. Group members will ask and answer questions from Engaging Icebreaker game with categories in life, random, deep, experiences, "if you could...", and "would you rather..." (BestSelf Co., 2019). Group members will select a card to ask each group member then will answer themselves. Based on responses, it can begin to establish trust and display authenticity. Also, vulnerability can reinforce trust.

Stage 2- Group members will work cohesively and productively when conducting interactive role-based scenarios and case-study review. All members will receive group and counselor feedback while providing input to gauge progress and reinforce learning outcomes.

Stage 3- Group closure will include a wrap-up lesson. This lesson will allow group members to share a self-reflection. Group members will share one benefit or strategy learned and how they plan to implement in the future. Also, group members will have an opportunity to share any feedback. Additionally, the group counselor will reinforce the importance of maintaining confidentiality after group closure and provide contact information if questions arise.

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FEVER will incorporate the transformational leadership style (Cherry, 2023).

The transformational leadership style will provide the best outcomes. This style allows for the leader to serve as a role model, inspire, and support group objectives based on the needs of individual participants (Cherry, 2023). Also, the group leader will provide clear instructions for ensuring learning outcomes are achieved.

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FEVER members might experience catharsis, universality, direct advice, and interpersonal learning.

Group members will be able to speak uninterrupted and share thoughts in a safe space. The ability to speak freely in a safe space can create catharsis. Catharsis is enabled when individuals feel relief when expressing their inner-most thoughts.

Universality is established when individuals feel a sense of belonging. Universality can be felt when surrounded by individuals with similar military backgrounds and/or life experiences.

Group members will receive direct advice by group counselor. The group counselor will provide advice for navigating civilian workforce struggles associated with identity, self-worth, and differing communication styles.

Interpersonal learning may be obtained while interacting with group members and counselor. Also, scenario-based lessons may provide an opportunity to internalize feedback.

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In accordance with ACA Code of Ethics (2014), counselors are required by law to notify authorities if any group member is threatening harm to themselves or others.

Notifying authorities may prevent the loss of life and enable an opportunity for additional treatment or care.

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In accordance with ACA Code of Ethics, counselors have an ethical duty to receive consent from participants to release assessment data of which data will be interpreted by qualified counselors (ACA, 2014).

Group counselor will require informed to consent to provide data on group outcomes. The outcomes can be used to create or modify initiatives to assist female veterans during and after transitioning out of the military.

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

BestSelf Co. (2019). Engaging Icebreaker Game with 150 Conversation Starters. BestSelf Co.

Cherry, K. (2023, February 24). How Transformational Leadership Can Inspire Others. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-transformational-leadership-2795313

Cherry, K. (2023, June 27). How to Lead: 6 Leadership Styles and Frameworks. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

Yalom, ID. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (4th ed.). New York: Basic Books.