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The following group rules will be established prior to beginning the group:
1.  Be respectful of each other.
2.  What is said here, stays here.
3.  You are not required to share, unless you choose to do so.

Additional rules will be discussed and established with the group during the first session.  These rules will be determined and agreed upon before students sign their assent.

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Stage 1:  We will get acquainted, establish rules, state objectives and build trust.

Stage 2:  We will work together to accomplish individual goals.

Stage 3:  We will share how we supported or encouraged another girl, share diversity experiences, share how we showed or experienced empathy, share goals of how we will empower others.  I will praise girls for their efforts.

Girls are encouraged to stay friends and devote time to hang out on the play ground for lunch recess once a week.  A follow up plan will be set to speak with the girls individually and as a group.  Check-ins with teachers/staff/administrators will scheduled to see if conflicts have subsided.

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This group will benefit most from a democratic/participative leadership style.  This will provide a supporting environment for the group to encourage participation and meaningful discussions.  These qualities will be essential for the group to effective.

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A few of Yalom's Curative Factors could be applied to this small group.
The development of socializing techniques is the overarching goal of this group.
Many girls are struggling with relational aggression and proper strategies to help.
By sharing personal existential factors with the group, empathy, community, and compassion would be felt and practiced.

Girl CODE is designed to empower girls and help them empower others.

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American School Counselor Association (2021). ASCA student standards; mindsets and behaviors for student success.https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf

Counselor Keri. (2017). Girl CODE Group Counseling Program. Teachers Pay Teachers Purchase.

Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators. (2015). Professional school counselor small group counseling guide: A professional school counselor’s guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating school-based counseling groups. http://www.missouricareereducation.org/doc/smallgroup/SmallGroupCounseling.pdf

2 Tex. Educ. Code §33.005

19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15

Yalom, I.D. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (4th ed.). Basic Books.

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Legal Requirements for School Counselors.

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A needs assessment will be filled out by the classroom teacher/staff/administrators for girls they believe would benefit.

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This group is designed to be presented to 2nd-5th grade students.  Girl drama has always been a part of school and we need to figure out how to help groups of students.  Ideal group members are students who may be struggling to form positive relationships or may be unware of the ways in which their words or choices affect other girls in the school community but have a desire to make positive changes.

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For now, this will be a structured small group.  Teacher, staff and administrator recommendations and referrals will be used.  Students and parents must consent to the small group.

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Mindset standards for students will be met through participation in this group:

M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment.
M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.

Behavior standards for students will be met through participation in this group:

B-SS 2. Positive, respectful and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them.
B-SS 4. Empathy.
B-SS 5. Ethical decision-making and social responsibility.

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This group was designed in mind to improve girl relationships in our school and to help create a positive community in which girls feel empowered and want to empower others.  The group will be encouraged to understand, empower, empathize and respect diversity among girls.

Through a needs assessment, it was determined that fourth grade girls would be a great group to start with. Groups of friends will be analyzed to target optimal learning outcomes.  Presentation of small group is psychoeducational and structured in nature since the girls agreed to the small group.  Conversations will be encouraged and supported.

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Title 19 Chapter 239 of the Texas Administrative Code

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Title 19 Chapter 239 of the Texas Administrative Code

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The role of the school counselor is outlined in the TAC.

Standard II: The certified school counselor applies the knowledge base to promote the educational, personal, social, and career development of the learner as outlined in the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

(3) counsel individuals and small groups using appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to students' needs.

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COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS.

(a)  A school counselor shall work with the school faculty and staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program that conforms to the most recent edition of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs developed by the Texas Counseling Association.

(4)  system support to support the efforts of teachers, staff, parents, and other members of the community in promoting the educational, career, personal, and social development of students.

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Once group members have been established (no more than 6 participants per group) a consent form will be sent home to their parents for participation. The group purpose and objectives will be provided in an additional flyer.