https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2022-06-23 00:07:33 UTC 2025-06-15 15:33:13 UTC hello@padlet.com paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228270897 Lesson #1 of 8
This lesson plan involves students getting to know one another, making connections, practicing basic skills for relationship building, and setting norms and rules for their time in group sessions. ]]> 2022-06-23 00:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228270897 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271076 Lesson #2 of 8
Our second lesson touches on communication styles and basic communication skills. Our members are developing their relationship skills and must have basic social skill to do this. Communication is a key social skill that will allow them to express their needs and bond with others. Students will practice using and interpreting nonverbal communication, as well as direction giving an active listening. These skills will help them become closer with their peers and begin to form deeper bonds.]]> 2022-06-23 00:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271076 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271215 Lesson #3 of 8
Using mindfulness techniques, students lean about empathy and how they can connect to the people around them. ]]> 2022-06-23 00:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271215 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271473 Lesson #4 of 8
Social Media is a source of connection with others, both positive and negative. This lesson aims to teach students how to use social media to create positive relationships and to recognize when it is doing more harm than good in their lives. ]]> 2022-06-23 00:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271473 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271643 Lesson #5 of 8
In the working stage, students dive deeper into the goals of the group. In this lesson students learn about how conflicts can arise in relationships, steps to resolve conflicts when they happen, and how they can contribute to a positive outcome. ]]> 2022-06-23 00:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271643 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271799 Lesson #6 of 8
This lesson focuses on recognizing bullying, reporting it, and standing up to perpetrators of bullying. Students will identify how they would feel if they were bullied and discuss why bullies may do what they do. They will watch videos of some bullying scenarios and then act out those scenes as if they were to happen in our middle school. Students will practice each role, bully, victim, and bystander, in order to experience what each role feels like. This will help them develop some empathy and confidence when interacting with bullies and victims. ]]> 2022-06-23 00:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271799 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271990 Lesson #7 of 8
Students will work together and learn how to appropriately ask for help.  They will discuss the many reasons why people need and ask for help, as well as explore their past thinking of reasons why they have needed help before.  Students will then attempt to build a puzzle that is missing one piece. Once they realize the piece is missing they must confidently and appropriately communicate their need for help in order to finish the puzzle.]]> 2022-06-23 00:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228271990 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228272230 Lesson #8 of 8
In this closing lesson, students will reflect on what they have learned throughout the weeks. Members will discuss how they have been impacted by other group members and the "gifts" they have been given during their time together. ]]> 2022-06-23 00:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2228272230 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078197 The Initial Stage is the first stage that groups encounter in the group therapy process. Setting the stage for the work to be done, expectations, rules, and norms are created for how the group will function throughout its time together. ]]> 2022-07-20 18:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078197 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078407 The Transition stage focuses on strengthening the bond between group members and dealing with any conflicts that begin to arise. Group members will feel uneasy as they begin to explore deeper topics. Defensive behaviors and resistance should be dealt with by the leaders so that every member feels heard. ]]> 2022-07-20 18:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078407 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078540 The Working Stage focuses on action! Students are now trusting and comfortable in the group so deeper topics can be explored. There should be a strong sense of belonging in the group, helping communication and conflict resolution. The group is no longer interpreted as a threat so members are more willing to put in the work, and they are hopeful and ready for change.]]> 2022-07-20 18:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078540 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078733 All good things must come to an end. The Termination Stage of group counseling guides students on how to take what they have learned in the sessions and apply it moving forward. Students have an opportunity for closure to generate a sense of accomplishment during this time. ]]> 2022-07-20 18:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247078733 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247080025 An alternative activity to build trust and practice skills in the beginning stage of a group.]]> 2022-07-20 19:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247080025 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247773375 Over 60 examples of icebreakers from mylemarks, a company committed to Social Emotional Learning.  These activities work well for Middle School students who need to move, socialize, and make connections with peers during this stage of their life. ]]> 2022-07-21 20:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2247773375 toniamurphy17 https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2248323599 Example Blind Drawing Cards for the second group activity in the communication lesson. Members are assigned a role, either speaker or artist. The speaker must describe the card to the best of their ability while the artist attempts to draw what is being described, without seeing the card. ]]> 2022-07-22 19:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2248323599 toniamurphy17 https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2248324031 A collection of educational videos showing examples of bullying and how to combat it. 

Stopbullying.gov is an amazing resource full of helpful information for schools, teachers, parents, and students, about bullying.  It explains why it happens, how we can prevent it, and gives many tips on how to recognize bullying and be confident enough to stand up to bullies. Videos and short lessons are included in the kid's section that can be utilized by parents or teachers!

]]> 2022-07-22 19:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2248324031 toniamurphy17 https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2248324571 Example collage that students would make as their first activity in lesson 6 about bullying awareness. Members are to summarize their experiences and what they know about bullying uses magazine images, printed clip art or photographs, drawings, etc. ]]> 2022-07-22 19:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2248324571 lnpalmery https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2250675200 A video included in Lesson #7 to help students learn how to effectively communicate their needs, especially when they need help.]]> 2022-07-27 16:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2250675200 lnpalmery https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2250681765 2022-07-27 16:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2250681765 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252065924 2022-07-30 12:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252065924 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252068948 How does Social Emotional Learning benefit students and schools? This resource provides an in depth look at how SEL can be implemented in the most effective ways. ]]> 2022-07-30 13:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252068948 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252070983 Free access for educators to the Headspace library of meditation and mindfulness.  Download the Mindful Tools for the Classroom to assist you on the mindfulness journey! ]]> 2022-07-30 13:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252070983 toniamurphy17 https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252074779 Students will delve into the importance of nonverbal communication and how others may interpret their body language. ]]> 2022-07-30 13:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252074779 toniamurphy17 https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252075565 Empathy is the ability to sense other people's emotions, and being able to imagine what they might be thinking or feeling.]]> 2022-07-30 13:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252075565 toniamurphy17 https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252076549 Working together in group counseling is always beneficial for students! They learn from each other and can depend on one another to make progress. Teamwork makes up a large portion of lesson #7 even though they are learning how to appropriately communicate their needs. They must decide as a group when they are ready for help from someone older and wiser.]]> 2022-07-30 13:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252076549 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252081271 Students have worked hard to develop connections with one another during their time in group. It is essential to remind them that they can make these connections with others using the skills they learned in the group setting (Corey et al., 2018). They are now equipped with more tools than they had before and have practiced how to use them. It is now time for them to shine! ]]> 2022-07-30 14:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252081271 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252081490 Overview of the Program, Table of Contents, and Rationale
Group FLAIR - Forming Lasting and Inclusive Relationships ]]> 2022-07-30 14:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252081490 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252085090 Conflicts with one another can seem complex, but the idea is really quite simple. How do conflicts in the stories we read in English class apply to everyday situations? ]]> 2022-07-30 14:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252085090 paigepond https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252384543 Students can reference this website if they are having trouble creating a move to add to the group handshake. ]]> 2022-07-31 20:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/paigepond/ce6indqekb4r5q2k/wish/2252384543