https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp Michael Mills EDSC-6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2021-04-13 22:22:24 UTC 2026-03-15 03:13:42 UTC hello@padlet.com mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414171322 Anxiety Agents: This small group will focus on the topic of anxiety and how we can serve as anxiety agents to help ourselves and others deal with anxiety. The students in this group would be elementary aged students, probably 3rd-5th grade students.]]> 2021-04-13 22:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414171322 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414180827 The following standards will be mastered by the students by the end of our group:

M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

M 2. Self-confidence in ability to succeed 

B-LS 1. Demonstrate critical-thinking
skills to make informed decisions 

B-LS 7. Identify long- and short-term
academic, career and social/
emotional goals

B-SMS 1. Demonstrate ability to assume
responsibility

B-SMS 7. Demonstrate effective coping
skills when faced with a problem

B-SS 1. Use effective oral and written
communication sk

B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive
relationships with other students

B-SS 7. Use leadership and teamwork
skills to work effectively in diverse
teams]]> 2021-04-13 22:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414180827 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414190245 American School Counselor Association (2019). ASCA School
Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies. Alexandria,
VA: Author.

American School Counselor Association (2014). Mindsets and
behaviors for student success: K-12 college- and career-readiness
standards for every student. Alexandria, VA: Author.

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. Retrieved from https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/guid-respon-serv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

Yalom ID. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (4th ed.). New York: Basic Books. ]]> 2021-04-13 22:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414190245 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414191285 I would schedule a meeting with my principal to inform her about my intentions with the group and obtain their permission to proceed. I would then use my knowledge of the students I work with along with information from the teachers to choose the students for the group. Once the students were chosen, I would call them down to my office and give them a handout with the name, purpose, goals, and times and dates of meetings for our group. I would also give a more detailed informational handout and parent signature form for the students to give their parents.]]> 2021-04-13 22:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414191285 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414197488 I will gather referrals from the chosen grade levels teachers about students who they see struggling with anxiety but are also seen as a leader amongst their peers. I would then choose 4-6 students from these referrals to screen individually for myself. I would look for students who are exhibiting some anxiety but not to the point where they are overwhelmed by anxiety. I would also present the student with scenarios where they would be put in a leadership role and see how they respond to the situation to assess their leadership characteristics. I would then describe the group and is purpose to the student and gauge their interest and then ask of they hav any questions.]]> 2021-04-13 22:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414197488 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414205786 Once students are chosen for the group, I would send home an informational handout describing the group and an Informed Consent signature form for the parents to complete and send back with their student. I would provide the parents my email that they could use to contact me with any questions they may have about the group.]]> 2021-04-13 22:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414205786 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414213201 I would use this resource to establish rules or norms for our group. Establishing rules/norms for the group is important so that all members are on the same page about group expectations and sets a level of accountability within the group. I think having elementary students describe what these rules look/sound like is vital because it gives them other cues and visuals to what behavior is expected rather than just reading rules from a list. I would set some generic rules regarding respecting the space we are in and respecting each other's times but then I would facilitate a group conversation about rules they think are important and then tweak/rewrite the rules to convey a clear message.]]> 2021-04-13 22:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414213201 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414219789 Stage 1: We would start the group with introductions and completing a couple of ice breakers to create a sense of comfort at the beginning of the group. I would set some generic rules regarding respecting the space we are in and respecting each other's times but then I would facilitate a group conversation about rules they think are important and then tweak/rewrite the rules to convey a clear message. We would all sign an agreement on not sharing other people's stories and to respect their confidentiality. If this confidentiality is broken, I will set up a meeting between the two students to have a restorative conversation and then talk to the student individually who broke confidentiality about the norms of the group.

Stage 2:  Each time the group met I would start the session by reviewing the norms of the group and conducting check-ins with each student. I would then have the students review what they learned the last time we met and if they have had any opportunities to utilize or share the techniques they have been learning. In between meetings, I would try to have one or two quick check-ins with each student to track their progress both individually and as a leader with their peers.

Stage 3: Towards the last couple of sessions we will begin talking about how the students are feeling about the group ending and what they are going to take away from our time together. We would also have the conversation about how the confidentiality contract we signed was a lifetime contract and how just because the official group was ending that the commitments we made to each other were lifetime. I will also remind the students that just because we won't have any scheduled time together that doesn't mean that I won't be there to talk when they need me.]]> 2021-04-13 22:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414219789 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414240410 Considering I will play a big role in setting the overall tone and environment for the group I will implement a Transformational leadership style. This is in hopes of serving as a role model for the students as to how they should behave and interact with one another and their peers not in the group. I believe a Participative leadership style would be best for the students to use amongst themselves. Each member needs to know that they are a valuable stakeholder in our group and their thoughts, feelings, and opinions are vital to the group's success.]]> 2021-04-13 23:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414240410 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414250537 After reviewing the different factors, I could see several of these being present throughout the group's progression. Instillation of Hope will be present when students see that the techniques they are learning will actually be able to help them in alleviating some of their anxiety. Universality will be present when after the sharing of stories, students are able to see that they are not alone in their anxieties. Altruism will be seen when students are able to take the techniques they have learned in our group and use/share them with their peers not within the group.]]> 2021-04-13 23:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414250537 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414259797 The following standard will be addressed with the implementation of this group. This group was made with the goal of counseling and guiding a small group of students with an issue that was seen and evidenced by data and debriefs from classroom teachers.

(c) Standard II. 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;]]> 2021-04-13 23:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414259797 mmills101 https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414268364 The following standard will be addressed with the implementation of this group. This will be evidenced by me serving as a change agent to reduce anxiety levels within the members of the group. This will also be evidenced by the students themselves serving as change agents when they take the techniques they have learned and help their peers also struggling with anxiety.

B-PF 9. Create systemic change through the
implementation of a school counseling program
a. Act as a systems change agent to create an environment
promoting and supporting student success]]> 2021-04-13 23:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmills101/fzh3tzh475q28jxp/wish/1414268364