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During this session we will start with the PowerPoint, which lends itself to discussions about anger and the choices we can make when we're angry. Many times, when we get angry we take it out on others.

Then, the group members will be divided into 4 groups. They will write down positive choices they could make when they are angry. Each group will have a different type of behavior to think about: throwing things, giving mean looks, saying mean words, and screaming. Groups will then present their ideas to the entire group.

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As a group we will talk about taking a stand against bullying. Each group member will be asked to sign the bullying pledge. Before signing the pledge, each group member will be asked to give an example of how they will speak up when they see bullying, reach out to others who are bullied, and be a friend whenever they see bullying. After each group member has shared the way in which they will uphold the pledge, they will sign the pledge at the same time. This activity will be used during the second to last session.

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Elementary School Counselor blog, by Scott Ertl, Elementary School Counselor

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The "Elementary School Counselor" blog is dedicated to help elementary school counselors share best practices with other elementary school counselors.

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Making a Difference One Child at a Time~

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Hi, I'm Rebecca Atkins! I'm a school counselor & central office administrator. On my blog, Counselor Up, I share tips on organizing your comprehensive school counseling program, lesson plans, group ideas, and individual counseling tips.

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American Counseling Association | A professional home for counselors

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American Counseling Association - a professional and educational organization that is dedicated to all things counseling related.

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School counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. School counseling programs should be an integral part of students' daily educational environment, and school counselors should be partners in student achievement.

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School counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. School counseling programs should be an integral part of students' daily educational environment, and school counselors should be partners in student achievement.

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Elementary School Counseling (Journals (Conceptual Foundations and...: Elementary School Counseling

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A relational framework for understanding bullying: Developmental antecedents and outcomes

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A relational framework for understanding bullying: Developmental antecedents and outcomes

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This article focuses on the reasoning behind students bullying others. It states “All bullying is aggressive, but not all aggression is bullying.” It stresses the distinction between the two. It is important to understand what bullying is and how it affects all involved. The article also focuses on factors in students’ lives that can lead to them bullying their peers. These factors include aggression, family history, and peer and social groups. The end of the article stresses the results that bullying can have on the lives of bullies.

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Understanding Experiences With Bullying and Bias-BasedBullying: What Matters and for Whom

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Understanding Experiences With Bullying and Bias-BasedBullying: What Matters and for Whom

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In this article, a study is done to differentiate the outcomes of different bullying situations. The research was gathers from students from the ages of 12-18 who reported experiences of bullying. The study was looking at different outcomes that those bullying situations brought to the students. The findings indicated that schools should discuss interventions on how to combat biased in bullying.

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Screening of Members: "Everyone Is Welcome”

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Screening of Members: "Everyone Is Welcome”

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This article brings attention to pre-group selection being a key component in developing an effective counseling group. Through examples and scenarios, the need for screening students before acceptance into a group is significant in avoiding issues related to size, meeting area, age, relationships, and student needs. The American School Counselor Association competencies is used to raise and discuss ethical issues in relation to student and parent rights, addressing needs, confidentiality, and harm. Additional suggestions, best practices, importance of profession knowledge and skills, planning for interventions, and unit ideas are shared in supporting student career, academic, and personal/social growth.

Tyson, L. E., Perusse, R., & Whitledge, J. (2004). “Screening of Members: Everyone Is
Welcome” (pp. 9–14) Critical incidents in group counseling. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association

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“Exploration, Introduction to Small Groups in Today’s Schools”

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“Exploration, Introduction to Small Groups in Today’s Schools”

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“Exploration, Introduction to Small Groups in Today’s Schools” is a helpful in guiding readers in developing understanding and means to establish groups. This chapter outlines elements needed in instituting comprehensive school counseling groups. The focus is on understanding the role of the counselor, meaning and purpose of groups, insight into misconceptions, examples of formats, and group types. Additional examples and scenarios of are presented demonstrate how this type of responsive service can support students in building skills address career, academic and social/personal growth.

Sink, C. A., Edwards, C., & Eppler, C. (2012). “Exploration—Introduction to Small Groups in
Today’s Schools” (pp. 2–29) School based group counseling. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

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The counselor can either read the short story to the group or have the group members read it individually. After reading the story, the group members will answer questions about the story. Each member will share their answers leading to how words can hurt others and how saying mean things can be considered bullying.

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Bullying is increasing an issue that many elementary school students encounter. Often times bullies have the inability to control their emotions and thoughts. Those who bullying seem to be challenged in determining what they feel and why. The zones of regulation chart can be a central component to a lesson in understanding and managing feelings.  A beneficial approach in supporting students to recognize, develop strategies, manage, and express their feelings in a positive way.

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As a teacher, bullying has been a topic that has been brought to light more than when I was in school. Students don't understand that their words and actions have consequences. There are a lot of activities that can help children understand that. One that is very common that I have used before is the toohtpaste activity. Groups of students are given a plate and a tube of toothpaste. The students are to squeeze the contents of the tube onto the plate. Once the toothpaste bottle is empty the school counselor asks the students to place the toothpaste back into the tube. The school counselor begins asking discussion questions such as "Are you able to get all the toothpaste back in the tube?", "Does the tube look exactly like you found it?", "Can the tube be made perfectly new again?". These questions will spark the discussion hopefully ending with the idea that it can't go back to the way it was and that no matter how much work is done, the toothpaste tube wont be exactly as you found it. The actions you took can't be taken back. With this activity students are able to see that there words cannot be taken back. This activity provides a way for students to visually see how their words and actions can affect someone.

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Put Downs, Put Ups is a group activity which focuses on bullying. This activity takes about 10 – 15 minutes for a group of 8, paired teams, or larger groups. This activity engages individuals or paired teams to think about, brainstorm, and share how their words affect others. Students would be led in a discussion, explanation, modeling of put downs and put up words, such as put downs are unkind words. They hurt people’s feelings and can cause us to lose friends. Put ups are kind words. Put Ups make people feel good and are important in all friendships.  Using provided Put Down, Put Up sheets, in pairs students brainstorm and write put downs and put ups in the word bubbles provided. Next, students would be asked to circle the three words/statements that are the friendliest.

Students share responses leading to a discussion of differences of words/statements, meaning, and how they would make them and others feel.  Conclude by posting sheets on bulletin board.
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30 - 60 Minute Lesson Plan: Elementary School, Introduction to the dynamics of bullying. (n.d.).

Retrieved from https://www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/elementary/ele-lesson-plan.asp
https://www.pinterest.ch/pin/695524736178262682/

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This is beneficial session activity in developing self-awareness. Providing an opportunity for students to think about how their actions would make them feel as well as putting themselves in the place of the person being bullied. Sharing answers will be valuable in generating a deeper understanding of bullying behavior and developing strategies in awareness of feelings and self-control.
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The friendship Bullying pre-survey is a beneficial opening activity in gaining further insight into students’ knowledge, experience, and a way in which to monitor progress throughout sessions.
Reference:
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Defining clear expectations of group behavior ruing the first session is fundamental in the effectiveness of group. It is key for the leader to establish a list and general rule to be read. Having students assist in generating a list of rules that would support the group in running smoothly is beneficial in ownership and relevance. Group leaders also have a responsibility in groups that involve children and adolescents to take steps to ensure confidentiality is kept. During the screening process and first group session rules, purpose, and confidentiality are explained and discussed.  This can be achieved through teaching and using age appropriate vocabulary in comprehending the purpose and limitation of confidentiality, determine at what time, nature of, and how much personal information to share (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2018). Also, predetermined consequences in regards to breaking confidentiality must be established so that students understand expectations.

During the screening process and first group session rules, purpose, and confidentiality are explained and discussed. This poster is an example of what could be used with students in reviewing throughout sessions group rules, confidentiality, and limitations for group success. Guide students in discussing, brainstorming, and listing rules which includes taking turns, respecting others, and confidentiality.
Reference:
American School Counselor Association. (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors.

Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/

Ethics/EthicalStandards2016.pdf

orey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). “Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling”

Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Schultz, D. (1970, January 01). "What You Say in Here, Stays in Here" Banner. Retrieved from

http://www.schcounselor.com/2012/07/what-you-say-in-here-stays-in-here.html

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Opening activities promotes insight, communication, personal growth, and building trust.  Beginning with a low stake activity at this stage is important in helping students get to know each other and become comfortable within the group. One activity that would be appropriate at this stage is the Hot Potato Game. The objective of this game is to get to know each other and emphasizes students’ strengths and interest. Directions: Using a hand size ball, students pass the ball from person to person as music is playing, randomly stop the music and whoever is holding the ball has to answer a question. Make sure each student gets a chance to answer a question.
Reference:

Anger Management Small Group Counseling Curriculum #Counselorgoals. (n.d.).

Retrieved from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Anger- Management-Small-Group-Counseling-Curriculum-Counselorgoals-2835129

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One emotion we want to focus on is how a bully may not be able to control their emotions and they lash out at other students. This story is about a bunny who learns how to control himself when he becomes angry. This can show students other options to try before they hurt other students.

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This poem would be a great opener for a session. In this poem the bully is speaking from his point of view. The poem ends with the bully being alone. This poem could open up a conversation that may be hard for some students to start.

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This poster puts the focus on cyber bullying. While some students may not be refered becuase of cyber bullying it is still important to bring up this topic because the students have so much access to the internet and social media.

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This poster can help the group leader identify different catergories of bullying their actions may fall under.

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Self-Concept: Awareness of Feelings is another topic in relation to bullying. Discussing bullying behavior and feeling is an activity to begin the conversation about awareness of feelings of self and others. Viewing the video, The Meanest Girl is beneficial in building awareness and identifying emotions, common feelings, issues and kinds of support that surround bullying.

This is an excellent video offering multiple teaching opportunities. Highlights include teaching responses to bullying, recognizing, and building an awareness of personal and others feelings. Prospects of role playing, discussion of feelings and emotions, and ways to manage anger which is beneficial to promoting awareness of feeling and treatment of others
Foundation, M. (2014, December 02). The Meanest Girl in Second Grade. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFWfFCmjH_s

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Viewing the Playground is for Everyone following a discussion on bullying, provides an opportunity for students to identify and discuss behaviors observed. The playground is For Everyone is a short video clip for young students. It is part of the Stop Bullying Campaign. The storyline emphasizes the importance of sharing as well as identifying mean behavior. This is a beneficial lesson video to begin the conversation of discussing and recognizing harmful behavior while conveying bullying will not be tolerated.
HRSAtube. (2012, February 27). The Playground Is for Everyone. Retrieved from

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What is bullying is an appropriate session topic. An opening discussion to set up the session to engage students may include how they would define bullying, brainstorming ideas, and recording responses is a lead in to the lesson. The bullying poster provides examples of types of bullying and how bullying is action(s) repeated.
http://edgalaxy.com/journal/2014/2/27/teach-your-students-about-the-four-different-types-of-bullying