WE ARE WHO WE ARE Self- Control Group by Yesenia Barrera https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9 Yesenia Barrera EDSC 6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2022-04-21 16:27:28 UTC 2025-05-02 15:23:06 UTC hello@padlet.com WE ARE WHO WE ARE : Self- Control Group ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152808201 This group is designed for K-2 students who struggle with self-control. The purpose of this group is to help students recognize what self-control is, why it is important, and learn strategies to manage their self-control.]]> 2022-04-22 00:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152808201 ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152899160 Listed below are the Mindsets and Behavior standards students will meet through participation in this group.
M.1 Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy
balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being
M.2 Sense of acceptance, respect, support, and inclusion for self and others in the school environment
M.5 Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.
B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions
B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
(ASCA, 2021)]]> 2022-04-22 01:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152899160 Publicity ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152979824 To spread awareness about this group, I plan to include weekly newsletters with information about this group to staff through email and staff mailboxes. I will also make sure that I explain this group's purpose and process when we have a faculty meeting. Finally, once the students have been nominated by their teachers, I will send invitations to participate in the group and post group information on the counselor's google classroom and webpage.]]> 2022-04-22 02:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152979824 Pre-Group Interview and Screening ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152997170 Teachers and staff will conduct the initial screening process for this group. First, teachers and staff are asked to identify students who would benefit from a small self-control group. When teachers identify students who will benefit from this group, the counselor will meet with students to explain the rationale and process. Students will then be interviewed by the counselor individually to determine whether the student would benefit from the group or not. Parents also play an essential role during the initial screening because students must have consent from their parents to participate in the self-control group. If students have permission, they will be placed in groups by grade level. The counselor will provide an alternative solution for students who are not chosen for the group. ]]> 2022-04-22 02:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2152997170 Informed Consent ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153066149 Students who have been nominated will receive a letter explaining the purpose of this group and will be sent to parents/guardians; it will state that it is to promote positive self-control skills. Parents/guardians will also be sent a consent form. If students have consent from their parents, they will be placed in groups by grade level.]]> 2022-04-22 03:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153066149 Group Rules ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153096588 The school counselor will provide and discuss the first three ground rules.
 1. Be respectful
 2. Confidentiality
3. Participation
Then the students will establish their own ground group rules during the first session. 
As a rule, is suggested I will ask the group if this rule can be agreed upon; if so, I will write the rule on Group Guidelines page for everyone to see. 


]]> 2022-04-22 04:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153096588 Group Dynamics ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153128010 This is a homogeneous group of K-2 students who struggle with self-control. Therefore, the groups will be grouped by grade levels. 

Stage 1: Every group session will begin with a review of the established ground rules and confidentiality. Since it is complicated to keep confidentiality with group counseling, I will explain the concept of confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality. Students will be reminded that what is being discussed in this group should remain within the group. The group will be advised that if they disclosed personal information about classmates, they could be removed from the group and not benefit from the group counseling sessions.


 Stage 2: Students will have opportunities to share examples of times that they were able to show self-control. Students will then engage in activities that will encourage them to work together to develop self-control. Students' progress will be tracked by student participation within the group, as well as teacher and staff feedback. 

Stage 3: The school counselor will close the lesson by reflecting on the past six weeks' growth and talking more about self-control in various situations. The students will write a story or draw a picture about themselves about a day they successfully follow a rule that has been hard in the past. After writing or drawing their story, students will take the post-assessment. The students will also celebrate how we have put these skills into practice since working together in a group. The counselor will conduct a post-group follow-up interview with each student to analyze the effectiveness of the sessions and see if students can apply and maintain what they learned during their sessions successfully.


]]> 2022-04-22 05:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153128010 Leadership Style ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153128879 The best leadership style for this group would be participative
leadership because it allows the counselor to not only offer
guidance to the group but to participate within the group. This
leadership style also allows group members to feel more engaged and important to the group (Cherry, 2021).

However, given the nature of the group and the issue of a lack of self-control, at times it may be necessary for the counselor to take on an authoritarian leadership style in order to maintain control of the group.]]> 2022-04-22 05:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153128879 Therapeutic Factors ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153129739 The following are the different types of Yalom's Therapeutic Factors that would be used in the group sessions: 

Instillation of Hope- Students participating in this group will be hopeful that the information and strategies learned within this group will produce positive changes in their behavior.

Universality- Students participating in this group will realize that they are not the only ones that struggle with self-control.

Development of Socializing Techniques- Students participating in this group will be focused on learning important social skills through working with others and effective ways to communicate. 

Direct Advice- Students participating in this group will receive suggestions from the counselor for strategies to help them manage their self-control. 

(Yalom ID, 1995) ]]> 2022-04-22 05:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153129739 Legal Requirements ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153130581 Standard c.3 of the Texas Administrative Code states that
counselors must counsel individuals and small groups using
appropriate counseling theories and techniques in response to
students' needs.
Through small group counseling, school counselors are able to
address the academic, social, and emotional needs of students through personalized intervention.

]]> 2022-04-22 05:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153130581 Ethical Requirements ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153131718  The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) provides an ethical framework for school counselors to abide by. Standard A.7a states that school counselors facilitate short-term groups to address students’ academic, career and/or social/emotional issues (ASCA, 2016). 
By providing small group services to students, school counselors are able to advocate for their role. Providing data that shows the effectiveness of the small group sessions proves to staff, administrators, and other stakeholders that the counseling services are valuable to the overall campus. ]]> 2022-04-22 05:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2153131718 References ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2154037851 2022-04-22 19:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2154037851 Small-Group Action Plan ybarrera31 https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2154086645 2022-04-22 20:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ybarrera31/bfl0wv447uwfy9f9/wish/2154086645