https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks Kaegan Holder EDG 6321 Group Counseling en-us 2023-09-11 16:19:21 UTC 2024-01-21 19:51:08 UTC hello@padlet.com kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697779083  The following Mindset Standards will be in affect for Fear Fighters.

M1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance or mental, social, /emotional and physical well-being.

M4. Self confidence in ability to succeed. 

M5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes. 

The following Behavior Standards will be in affect for ear Fighters

B-SMS-6 Ability to identify and overcome barriers. 
B-SMS-7 Effective coping skills

]]> 2023-09-11 16:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697779083 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697898811 2023-09-11 17:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697898811 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697906946 Fear Fighters is a group that will focus on testing anxiety. Testing anxiety can cause many different emotions, which is why we will focus on mindfulness, coping strategies, and how to stay calm when fear gets the best of us. Fear Fighters is deigned to serve students ages 8-10 years old. ]]> 2023-09-11 17:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697906946 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697909801 To properly advertise for this group, different steps will take place. The plan is to have all grade level teachers assign an online testing anxiety survey. Teachers will have up to two weeks to implements this survey. Teachers will receive weekly e-mailed reminders. The data from this survey will convey information on which students are at risk or encounter testing anxiety. Teacher input is also considered amongst results. Fear Fighter flyers will be hung up in the hallways to share the group in a positive way. ]]> 2023-09-11 17:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697909801 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697947735 My plan to inform participants include telling students as a group in a meeting. During this conversation, I will give an informative letter to take home. I plan to assess participants readiness, willingness, and interest when meeting with the students to discus further details on this group. At the end of this initial informative meeting, I will give out a paper questionnaire to determine if participants are ready for participation. This time will also allow for any questions or concerns regarding this group!]]> 2023-09-11 18:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697947735 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697949101 This informed consent will be given to each participant to gain consent from both the legal guardian/parent as well as the student participating. ]]> 2023-09-11 18:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2697949101 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698061061 The following group rules will be determined prior to the first meeting.
1. Confidentiality
2.  Personal vulnerability and comfort zone in relation to sharing
3. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe the Shallowater way

Rules to be determined by the group will be discussed in our first meeting and will be agreed upon as a group as a whole.]]> 2023-09-11 19:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698061061 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698449593 The population targeted with this group is students ages 8-10 years old who struggle with testing anxiety.

Stage 1: Group members will get acquainted with each other as well as the group leader. Activities such as ice breakers will be included into stage one. This stage will help foster the beginning of relationships and bonds. During this stage, the beginning layer of trust will be the foundation to grow on. 

Stage 2: The working together stage. In this stage group members will deepen their relationship by sharing vulnerable aspects of their struggles. This stage also includes, activities will help strengthen trust and relationships. Lastly this state incorporates skills to practice and discuss with other group members.

Stage 3: This stage is the conclusion. Group members will assess knowledge gained as well as the techniques learned  over the course of the group meetings. To follow up with group members a survey will be given to give a check in on how they are doing and handling testing anxiety. Follow ups will include teachers and administration. ]]> 2023-09-12 01:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698449593 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698459884 Fear Fighters will benefit from a participative leadership style. This will ensure that group members can allow input, feel engaged, and make informed decisions based on their needs. This leadership style will best serve the students in this group due to the participants feeling welcomed and important. With different coping skills, mindfulness activities, and testing skills, members will need to determine which techniques they want to incorporate into their plan.]]> 2023-09-12 01:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698459884 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698477817 In this group, many factors in relations to Yalom's Therapeutic Factors can be identified. First we could see universality amongst the group. With all members of the group dealing with anxiety, this will allow students to recognize that they are not alone. By sharing how testing anxiety affects them, this too shows what they have in common. Another factor that may be present is direct advice. In each session group members will be learning skills and techniques to incorporate to help with testing anxiety. Lastly, Interpersonal learning may be present. This results from gaining feedback from others and practicing new ways of learning. When trying new breathing techniques or coping skills, students will discuss what has helped them and how they incorporated this. Each technique and skill is can be unique to an individual, if we work as a team, we can find which is most beneficial. ]]> 2023-09-12 02:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698477817 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698497729 The ACA Code of ethics can play a major role in counseling. According to the ACA section A.9. titled Group Work, counselors are ethically responsible for screening participants and selecting members who enhance the group. Through group counseling it is imperative that during this state all requirements are being take seriously and that candidates are meeting group requirements.





]]> 2023-09-12 02:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698497729 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698498298 American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics. https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

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

·       Ehmke, R. (2022, August 31). Tips for beating test anxiety. Child Mind Institute.
             https://childmind.org/article/tips-for-beating-test-anxiety/

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

19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15

]]> 2023-09-12 02:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698498298 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698519832 The Texas Administration Code under standard I (16) as well as section II (6) states that counselors must know how cultural factors in a group setting can affect individuals as well as being proficient in teaching groups by engaging students. In group counseling, its important to understand how participating in a group can affect an individual. While its also important to create content for your group that is engaging for students while they learn. ]]> 2023-09-12 02:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2698519832 kholder210 https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2702082176 2023-09-13 13:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kholder210/1sio9z7rwcjx1mks/wish/2702082176