Wiggle Worms Self-Control Group by Rhonda Sommer https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8 Rhonda Sommer EDSC 6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2021-11-09 01:16:04 UTC 2023-02-28 20:10:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Wiggle Worms Self-Control Group rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876859366 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. ]]> 2021-11-09 01:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876859366 ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876880424 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)


]]> 2021-11-09 01:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876880424 Publicity rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876883321 To spread awareness about this group, the plan would be to include the information in the campus newsletter to staff, explain the purpose and the process to the staff at a faculty meeting, send invitations to the students that have been identified to participate in the group, and post group information on the counselor's webpage.]]> 2021-11-09 01:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876883321 Pre-Group Interview/Screening rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876884563 The initial screening process for this group is conducted by teachers and staff.  Teachers and staff are asked to identify students they feel would benefit from a self-control small group. Once potential students have been identified, the counselor will meet with the group of students and explain the purpose and structure of the group. Students will then be interviewed by the counselor to gauge whether the student would benefit from the group or not. Parents also play a part in the screening process as they must consent to their child participating in the group. The counselor will provide an alternative solution for students who are not chosen for the group.]]> 2021-11-09 01:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876884563 Informed Consent rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876885823  Once selected, a letter explaining the reason for the group and what we will be doing will be sent home to the students’ parents/guardians along with a consent form. Students who receive consent will be placed in a group. ]]> 2021-11-09 01:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876885823 Group Rules rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876887489 The following ground rules will be discussed prior to the first group session and will be determined by the counselor.  Additional ground rules may be established by the group members during the first session.

1. Be respectful
2. Confidentiality
3. Participate

]]> 2021-11-09 01:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876887489 Group Dynamics rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876889217 This is a homogeneous group of K-2 students who struggle with self-control.  There could be multiple self-control groups depending on the amount of students that are referred.

Stage 1: Every group session will begin with a review of the established ground rules and confidentiality.  Students will understand that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, but is expected.  Students will also be made aware that if confidentiality is broken, it could possibly result in removal from the group.  

Stage 2: This stage will begin with a quick ice breaker activity that will allow students to interact and connect with each other and have fun.  Students will also have opportunities to share examples of times that they were able to show self-control.  These accomplishments will be celebrated by the group.  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: Students will be made aware up front about about how many sessions they will participate in.  An ice cream cone will be displayed on a poster board with six scoops of ice cream, one representing each session.  At the end of each session, a scoop will be removed.  This will allow students to count down how many sessions are remaining and prepare them for the final session.  The students will be presented with a certificate of competition at the last session. The counselor will conduct a post-group follow up interview with each student to analyze the effectiveness of the sessions and see if students are able to successfully apply and maintain what they learned during their sessions. ]]> 2021-11-09 01:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876889217 Leadership Styles rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876890321 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.]]> 2021-11-09 01:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876890321 Therapeutic Factors rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876891757 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)]]> 2021-11-09 01:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876891757 Legal Requirements rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876892510 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.


]]> 2021-11-09 01:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876892510 Ethical Requirements rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876895306 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.]]> 2021-11-09 02:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876895306 References rsommer4 https://padlet.com/rsommer4/bvgnxjnbbhlc1mj8/wish/1876896513 American School Counselor Association. (2016). ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Ethics/EthicalStandards2016.pdf 

American School Counselor Association. (2021). ASCA Student Standards; Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb[1]afec-d78ec77870cd/
Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf

Cherry, K. (2021, August 11). Leadership styles and frameworks you should know. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

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. http://www.missouricareereducation.org/doc/smallgroup/Small GroupCounseling.pdf 

Texas Administrative Code. 19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15 

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