Calm Your Mind by https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4 Rachael Hall Group Counseling EDG 6321 en-us 2020-09-13 17:57:40 UTC 2025-11-18 20:00:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Informed Consent rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742065374 Informed consent must be granted from parent and student for the counselor to provide group counseling. (Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators, 2015, p. 24)]]> 2020-09-13 18:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742065374 ASCA Mindset and Behavior rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742090742 The following Mindset and Behavior are identify in the group session of Calm Your Mind.
Mindsets
“M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
Behaviors
B-SMS 7. Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem” (ASCA, 2014, p. 2). 
]]> 2020-09-13 18:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742090742 Group Counseling Action Plan: Calm Your Mind rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742103293 This group counseling will allow students to improve their emotional and mental health. This will allow students to be productive in their learning by using coping techniques to reduce anxiety and stress levels. According to the literature review anxiety and stress has a direct negative effect on student’s performance academically. It would benefit the students to attend the sessions before finals or state-mandated tests to help reduce test-taking anxiety.]]> 2020-09-13 19:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742103293 Therapeutic Handout rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742110988 The following handout I'm So Stressed Out identify the terms of stress verses anxiety and provides coping techniques (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, n.p.).  ]]> 2020-09-13 19:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742110988 Therapeutic Handout rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742118693 The following handout 5 Things You Should Know About Stress identify the affect of stress and provides techniques to mange stress (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, n.p.).    ]]> 2020-09-13 19:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742118693 Legal Requirements rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742125509 The Texas Administrative Code outlines the requirements for a certified professional school counselor.

Section 239.15 of Standards ll of Learner-Centered Skills: The certified school counselor applies the knowledge base to promote the educational, personal, social, and career development of the learner as outlined in The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. The certified school counselor must: (3) counsel individuals and small groups using appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to students' needs (19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15).]]> 2020-09-13 19:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742125509 Publicity Plans rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742163298 To promote Calm Your Mind group counseling will be posted though out the school and listed on the counselor website. ]]> 2020-09-13 20:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742163298 Mrs. Hall's Counseling Website! rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742171672 Please feel free to visit the School Counselor's website page for additional resources and information on upcoming group counseling, events, flyers, and events. ]]> 2020-09-13 20:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742171672 Therapeutic rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742194567
  • Instillation of Hope - faith that the treatment mode can and will be effective. 
  • Universality - demonstration that we are not alone in our misery or our "problems". 
  • Imparting of Information - didactic instruction about mental health, mental illness, psycho dynamics or whatever else might be the focal problem of the group. 
  • Direct Advice - receiving and giving suggestions for strategies for handling problems. 
    • (Yalom, 1995, p. 1). 
    ]]>     2020-09-13 21:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742194567     Pre-Group Screening rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742226733 The group will consist of students who have been referred by teachers and counselors. The group counseling will be advertised throughout the school and posted on Mrs. Hall counseling website. The group therapy is open to all students. Students must contact the counselor first before attending. There will be a sign-up sheet at the counselor's office. (Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators, 2015, p. 17).]]> 2020-09-13 21:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742226733 Ground Rules rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742292091 Rules will be stated at the being of each session.
    Small Group Counseling Rules 
     1. All students keep confidentiality within the group. 
    2. Everyone will be an active listener. 
    3. Everyone has an opportunity to participate and share. 
    4. Use positive language. 
    5. All participants will treat each other with respect. 
    (Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators., 2015, p. 26) ]]>     2020-09-13 23:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742292091     Group Dynamics rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742292365 Stage 1
    The counselor will state rules, state the purpose, state the goal, state confidentiality, and gain permission by each student to conduct services.  Also, the counselor will inform the students of their rights. The student can choose not to participate at any time and may leave the group.
    The counselor will have each member introduce them self. Then the group will pair up by two and tell each other about them self. The group will come back together. The partner of the student will tell the group one thing that they learned about their partner.
    The counseling will conduct a closing by summarizing the introduction statement. 
    Stage 2
    The counselor will discuss the terminology, side effects, and feelings of stress and anxiety. 
    The counselor will talk about the trigger. How triggers effects oneself.
    The counselor explains what and how to use coping techniques 
    The counselor introduces different breathing techniques.
    The counselor introduces positive thinking.
    The counselor will introduce self-talk
    Stage 3
    The counselor will discuss taking care of self to promote a healthy emotional and physical self. Healthy eating, exercising, socializing with peers, find hobbies, etc.   Students will state one coping technique that they found beneficial and described how they used it. The students will fill out a worksheet of a future goal. The students will share what they wrote. The counselor will close the session by summarizing what was talked about. The student will take an electronic survey of how they felt about the overall sessions. I-Pads will be available. 
    (Hall, 2020, p. 2-3)
    ]]>     2020-09-13 23:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742292365     Leadership Styles rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742293653 The counselors will play the role of transformation leadership by "motivating and inspire followers and to direct positive changes in groups" (Cherry, 2020, p. 1).  In the first session the counselor will introduces themselves and state the goals to the group.
    The group will take on the role of a transaction by "accepting a position as a member of the group" (Cherry, 2020, p.1). This role understands completing tasks will allow them, the students, to be productive in their learning by using coping techniques to reduce anxiety and stress levels. ]]>     2020-09-13 23:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742293653     Ethical Requirements rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742297158 The following are sections from the ACA Code of Ethics that reflect in elements in group counseling.
    A.9. Group Work
    A.9.a. Screening Counselors     screen prospective group counseling/therapy participants. To the extent possible, counselors select members whose needs and goals are compatible with the goals of the group, who will not impede the group process, and whose well-being will not be jeopardized by the group experience.
    A.9.b. Protecting Clients In a group setting, counselors take reasonable precautions to protect clients from physical, emotional, or psychological trauma 
    E.3. Informed Consent in Assessment
    E.3.a. Explanation to Clients Prior to assessment, counselors explain the nature and purposes of assessment and the specific use of results by potential recipients. The explanation will be given in terms and language that the client (or other legally authorized person on behalf of the client) can understand. 
    (American Counseling Association, 2014, p. 6-11).
    ]]>     2020-09-13 23:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742297158     Stress and Anxiety rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742303962 2020-09-13 23:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742303962 rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742305169 2020-09-13 23:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742305169 Reference rhall191 https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742576776 2020-09-14 02:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rhall191/6o6ae2k3z9e3ysp4/wish/742576776