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Stronger-2-gether is a group designed for 4th graders to know how remove themselves from a situation when they feel they are being harmed.  They will know the difference between bullying and being rude.

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The following mindsets and behaviors will be met by students attending the group:
M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/ emotional and physical well-being
B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive relationships with other students
B-SS 5. Demonstrate ethical decision-making and social responsibility
B-SMS 7. Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem

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This group will be publicized to the following:

Administrators sending them an email/meeting with them.

Teachers email and a newsletter will be provided.

Parents information will be shared on Class Dojo, personal email, and a letter sent home.

Students information will be provided by a personal invite, announcement will be made in the morning

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Students will be notified by the counselor to come to her office. The counselor will explain the topic they will be discussing. The counselor will give them a brief explanation about what a small group and its purpose. The students will be given a chance to ask questions and at this time be given the consent forms to be taken home. For the the pre-group screening the counselor will use the TAP Method for screening:
T-Tell students about he group
A-Ask students about his or her
level of interest/commitment to expectations of group
P-Pick participants.

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Once the school counselor has selected the students for the group a consent form will be provided. The students must take the form home and have it signed by the parents, or legal guardians in order to participate in the small group.

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The following rules will be established in our small group

Respect others

What is said in the group stays in the group.

The Participant Guideline/Ground Rules  will be used in order to set rules additional rules during the small group. The students will be given the opportunity to brianstorm and add any additional rules they might find beneficial to their group.

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The dynamics of this group consists  of 4-5 boys and girls.

Stage 1: Students attending the group will begin with an introduction and an icebreaker activity. Group norms will be established between the participants and the counselor. Confidentiality will be addressed what we discuss in this group will remain within the group. Students will be made aware only circumstances this can change is if we feel their might me in a permanent danger to themselves or someone else then the breach will be broken.

Stage 2: Counselors will provide engaging lessons and  activities. They will be given the opportunity to work together and share their thoughts with one another. The counselor will oversee the conversations and provide support when needed.

Stage 3: Closure plan will be a recap of what was learned in the six week sessions. Confidentiality will be emphasised  of "what is said in the group stays in the group". The counselor will  have a post group session in about four weeks, to see if  students are in the right track. Counselor will remind students she is always there for them.

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Participative Leadership will be used in the small group. This type of style will give Counselor the opportunity to lead the group and allow "input from other group members". This type of style allows for everyone to be more engaged and creative.

(Cherry, 2020)

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Yalom has several Therapeutic factors can be used during small group.

The first is Direct advice students will learn how to give and receive advice.

The second factor is Altruism, students will share their experiences with the others. They will learn to receive and give.

The third is Interpersonal Learning students will learn how to deal with behavior, and know their strengths. Students will and learn how to make personal relationships.

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According to Texas Administrative Code

A.7.a. Facilitate short-term groups to address students’ academic, career and/or social/emotional issues.

A.7.e The aspiration of confidentiality as a group norm, while recognizing and working from the protective posture that confidentiality for minors in schools cannot be guaranteed

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American School Counselor Association. (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors.  Retrieved April 17, 2021 from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/f041cbd0-7004-47a5-ba01-3a5d657c6743/Ethical-Standards.pdf

Cherry, K. (2020, August 03). What are prominent leadership styles and frameworks you should know? Retrieved April 15, 2021, from https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

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. Retrieved from https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/guid-respon-serv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York: Basic Books.