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1. Get in the Zone Self Regulation Group

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1. Get in the Zone Self Regulation Group

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This group is designed for students grades 2 through 4 who struggle with managing their emotions and acting out in class. These students typically have behavior struggles and discipline referrals.

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Mindset 1 - Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.

Behavior Standard - Self-Management Skills
B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions
B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
B-SMS 7.  Effective coping skills
B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change

Behavior Standard - Social Skills
B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills
B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment

(American School Counselor Association, 2021)

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The plan for advertising for this group is to meet with grade level teachers during their planning time or during a faculty meeting to describe my plan for this group.  I will discuss trends identified in a needs assessment the teachers completed and discuss purpose of the group and student behaviors addressed in the group.  After that, I will email the teachers a google form to refer students to the group. I will also create flyers for the workroom and teachers lounge with a QR code for referring students.

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Potential group members will be gathered in groups of one to three students to give them information of the group; the group topic, meetings and purpose and/or goals for the group. The students will complete a short questionnaire or survey to express degree of interest in participating and questions they may have. After reviewing the survey and interviews of the candidates, the counselor will choose the group members. Group dynamics will be considered as well as potential to improve.

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District policy requires parents of students receiving group counseling services from the school counselor to give consent prior to the first group session. Parents will receive a copy of the consent form, information about the group purpose. Counselors may also call or e-mail parents prior to sending the consent form home with the student to promote participation.

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As a school counselor, I would establish ground rules during the first group session. The counselor will begin the discussion by explaining confidentiality. What meaning of confidential and the purpose. This would be written on a ground rules poster along with showing respect in words and deeds. The participants will discuss other possible expectations to add to the poster. All members will sign the poster to be displayed during group meetings.

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Stage 1-  At the beginning of each group meeting, we will review the ground rules and I will remind them of the confidentiality of each meeting.  While discussing confidentiality in the group session, I will explain the limits of confidentiality.  During each meeting I will allow for time to discuss improvements students see within themselves and others.  This should build trust and rapport among group members.

Stage 2- I plan to start each session with a check in of how everyone is doing. Have they experiences any challenges? Have they noticed any positive change in their response to triggers? If there I observe a particular students who is struggling, I will ask them to stay after the meeting or check in with the student at a later time between sessions. Students will participate in activities in each session that will contribute to creating a personal plan for improving their ability to self-regulate.

Stage 3- The last two sessions will consist of the students creating their personal action plan and foldable. The group closure activity will include students completing the sentence, "My hope for you...", and then read them aloud to the class as encouragement as they move on from the group. We will review our personal plans and set a date five or six weeks after final meeting to touch base and check in with each other. I will explain that even though we are not meeting as an official group anymore, we will all still see each other in the school and that our agreement of confidentiality is still respected. I will describe ways we can encourage each other, and let them know that my door is always open.

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The leadership style I would adopt to use with this group is the transformational leadership style.  This leadership style inspires positive changes in group members (Cherry, 2022).  These leaders are energetic and passionate about helping group members succeed.  This would be the most effective with a group of students because it instills confidence in group members, promotes loyalty and inspires group members.

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Students will benefit from Yalom's Curative Factors.

Universality - Students will create connections with other students through working together in the group.

Development of socializing techniques - Group members will practice and develop positive socializing techniques within the group experience.

Direct Advice - Students will work through activities that model or suggest strategies for handling triggers to strong emotions and positive ways to respond to them.

Interpersonal Learning - By listening and sharing with other students, group members will discover new ways of relating.

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According to the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics, school counselors should maintain confidential relationships with students. The code states in section B.1.c. that counselors should protect the confidential information of clients and only disclose information with client's consent, and legal or ethical justification. Also, counselors should inform clients of the limitation of confidentiality throughout counseling process. Counselors should be specific when identifying situations when confidentiality must be breached.

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2014 ACA Code of Ethics.  (2014).  counseling.org.  Retrieved February 9, 2023, from https://counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

American School Counselor Association (2021).  ASCA Student Standards;  Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.  Alexandria, VA: Author.

ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors - American School Counselor Association (ASCA).  (n.d.).  https://www.schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counselilng/Ethical-Legal-Responsibilities/ASCA-Ethical-Standards-for-School-Counselors-(1)

Cherry, K. (2022, September 16). How Do Transformational Leaders Inspire and Motivate Followers?  Verywell Mind.  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-transformational-leadership-2795313

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-groups-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

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

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The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) provides school counselors with ethical standards to clarify standards of professional practice, values and beliefs. Section A7 describes school counselors responsibility in terms of group work being short-term groups to address academics and social/emotional well-being. Data should be used to inform group topics and establish expectations and outcomes. School counselors should provide follow-ups and referrals when needed as well as inform parents/guardians of student participation and purpose of the group.

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ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)