Stage 2 - counselors will have lessons planned which require students to collaborate and work together to build their knowledge on social and emotional developments. Incorporating games and designating tasks which allow students to work together to bounce ideas off of each other and accomplish a goal together also creates that environment of trust and feeling safe within the group. In order to gauge progress throughout the group, counselors will meet individually with students after one month or eight sessions. This allows counselors to monitor progress and/or identify needs of the individuals. 

Stage 3 - group closure will consist of working with students to identify obstacles they feel they may struggle with overcoming to reach their goals academically, socially, and emotionally. Counselor will distribute “Specific Action Steps” worksheets to students as a guide. Post group assessment will be given to students for understanding how well they remembered all the tools they have learned and if they feel more confident and happy since beginning in the small group. Although the group will be ending, it is important to remind the attendees even in the final session the importance of confidentiality even when the meeting times are over. Group of students will be encouraged to plan a time to meet with one another at least twice a month to continue to remain friends. Counselors will follow up with students individually 30 days upon concluding the final session.