Social Skills Rock by Taj Coleman https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp Taj Coleman EDSC 6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2019-11-27 17:35:08 UTC 2023-07-19 11:35:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Social Skills Counseling tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417986043 This group has been put in place for middle school girls and boys, ages eleven and twelve, who struggle with social skills and peer relationships.

Through a needs assessment, it was determined that incoming 6th graders struggled the most with social skills which prompted counselors to create this group. ]]> 2019-11-30 16:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417986043 ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417989393 The following Behavior standards for students will be met through participation in this group: 
  • B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive relationships with other students
  • B-SS 3. Create relationships with teachers that supports success
  • B-SS 9. Demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to school environment
]]> 2019-11-30 16:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417989393 tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417990145 2019-11-30 16:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417990145 Pre-Group Interview and Screening tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417990590 Students who voluntarily show interest in attending the group will meet with counselor to be given a social skill assessment, individually. Counselor will also gather referral data from 6th grader's previous year as a 5th grader. The counselor will also look at those students who have a 504 plan. The counselor will meet with a few boys and girls who would benefit from this group. This small screening would discuss their thoughts on friendship ]]> 2019-11-30 16:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417990590 Informed Consent tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417994250 Once group members have been chosen, 5 girls and 5 boys, a consent form will be sent home to parents along with the flyer, and letter explaining the intent of the group. A content form will also be given to students prior to session beginning.  ]]> 2019-11-30 17:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417994250 Group Rules tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417997752 The following rules will be established prior to beginning the group sessions: 
1. Be respectful
2. Confidentiality 
3. Dignity
4. Everyone must participate

Additional rules can be established and put in place during the first session. Students and counselor will agree upon additional rules before signing their consent form. ]]> 2019-11-30 17:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417997752 Group Dynamics tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417997895  The populations of this group is 6 grade girls and boy who struggle with social skills. Because of this, the dynamics of this group are unique. 

Stage 1 will focus on getting to know each other. Seeing how this a social skills group, the icebreaker would not be too tense. Instead, the icebreaker would be light so that the participants feel comfortable and promote trust amongst each other. 
Stage 2 will involve engaging activities and discussion that building their social skills. Students are encouraged to express other interest that can help others with their social skills.
Stage 3 conclude with a team building activity where each student shares out loud what they learned and how it will be applied to their everyday life. The group session will come to an end with each participant receiving a completion certificate. A follow up plan will be put in place to speak with the 6 graders individually and as a group. A follow up with the 6 grade teachers as well to determine if the session was successful or not.

]]> 2019-11-30 17:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/417997895 Publicity Plan tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418001622 To publicize this group, flyers will be given to all 6 grade teachers to hand out to students in their first period class. ]]> 2019-11-30 17:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418001622 Legal Requirements tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418014783 The Texas Administrative Code defines the requirements for a certified school counselor.

Outlined in the Texas Model of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, Standard II of Section 239.15 states that the certified school counselor must counsel individuals and small groups using appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to students' needs.]]> 2019-11-30 19:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418014783 Ethical Requirements tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418014933 According to The Best Practice Guidelines A.4 describes Groups Workers identify the type(s)of group(s) to be offered and how they relate to community needs. This ethical guidelines aids a school counselor need to conduct assessment needs to form groups that meets students specific needs.]]> 2019-11-30 19:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418014933 Leadership Style tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418015020 The leadership style that will be the most beneficial for this group is transformational leadership. Social skills issues should be approached cautiously by someone who is emotionally intelligent, passionate, and energetic. These leaders work to motivate and promote change through engaging activities and discussion as well as guidances and support to increase students' social skills.]]> 2019-11-30 19:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418015020 Therapeutic Factors tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418015353 Through Yalum's Therapeutic, one factor that can be seen is development of socializing techniques. Most of the students struggle with social skills and through this group with assistance from the counselor can help them increase their skills and be able to communicate with others around them. ]]> 2019-11-30 19:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418015353 References: tcoleman131 https://padlet.com/tcoleman131/2sumnb88alsp/wish/418029222 Cherry, K. (2019, July 17). What Are Prominent Leadership Styles and Frameworks You Should Know? Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312.

Home: American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://schoolcounselor.org/.

7 Counseling Consent Forms in Sample, Example, Format. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sampleforms.com/counseling-consent-form.html.

19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15
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