https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre Abigail Dunn EDSC 6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2022-04-14 15:34:43 UTC 2026-03-11 08:50:54 UTC hello@padlet.com adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2144039485 The Pirate Pals are a small group of sixth-grade students who are 11-12 years old. They are transitioning into sixth grade and have been selected by teacher and counselor observation. These students have been observed engaging in negative self-talk, talking about self-harm, or withdrawing from the other students. Although students receive bi-weekly classroom guidance, they have been selected to need further development and encouragement in their self-esteem. ]]> 2022-04-14 15:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2144039485 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145576793  American School Counselor Association (2021). ASCA Student Standards; Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success. 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. http://www.missouricareereducation.org/doc/smallgroup/SmallGroupCounseling.pdf

19 Tex. Admin. Code §239.15]]> 2022-04-16 17:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145576793 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145587069 The Pirate Pals will master two of the ASCA Standards. The first Standard that will be mastered by students is  B-SMS 6, the ability to identify and overcome barriers. B-SMS 6 will be mastered as students identify negative influences and instances of negative self-talk (American School Counselor Association, 2021). Students will then learn skills to overcome their specific barriers and reflect on their success. The second standard to be mastered is  B-SMS 7., effective coping skills (American School Counselor Association, 2021). Students will learn strategies to stop and redirect negative thoughts, showing a mastery of this standard. ]]> 2022-04-16 17:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145587069 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145591065 Publicity for Pirate Pals will occur mainly through online communications. The school Facebook page will post about all potential small group topics for parents that wish to make a recommendation for their child. Teachers will be emailed a form if they wish to recommend any students to the group. And finally, students will also be allowed to request joining the group through the community Google Classroom page. Parents, teachers, and students will all be required to fill out a Google Form providing basic student information and parents/teachers will be allowed to provide any input or observations.]]> 2022-04-16 17:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145591065 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145595102 Prior to joining the Pirate Pals, recommended students will be interviewed individually following the "Tap-in" model (Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators, 2015). Students will be informed about the group topic of self-esteem, the length and frequency of meetings, and expectations for attending and participating. Students will also be told about confidentiality and the goals of the group.
Next, students will be asked about their interest in the group and their potential goals. Students will have an opportunity to ask any questions about the group and rate their interest in participating.  
Finally, students will be selected for group participation based on their interest, goal alignment, and student participation with the school counselor. ]]> 2022-04-16 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145595102 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145608245 At Pittsburg ISD parents sign a consent form for their child to receive school counseling services. However, for students participating in small groups, parents will receive an information form about the group topic and goals. If a parent does not want their child to participate then the form can be returned and their child will be removed from the group.  The opt out form would be similar to the one attached from Eisenhower Elementary School.

Students within the group will sign a group contract like the one attached received from  ElementarySchool Counseling.org. The contract's meaning will be discussed and explained to ensure students understand the group expectations. Upon signing the group contract, students should understand that they are agreeing to the services and are ready to begin.

Small-Group Opt-out Form
Group Contract 

]]> 2022-04-16 18:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145608245 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145616280 The following rules will be established prior to starting sessions:
1. Confidentiality 
2. Respect others and yourself
3. Only share if you feel comfortable

Additional rules will be discussed and agreed upon by the group during the first session prior to signing the group contract and consent forms. ]]> 2022-04-16 18:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145616280 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145624663 The population of this group is 6th grade students struggling with negative self perceptions. This sensitive topic requires special attention to group dynamics. 
Stage 1 will consist of ensuring trust and building rapport. This group of students were identified in the needs assessment as engaging in negative self talk and discussing self harm. The leader of this group will need to identify positive characteristics of each student and promote trust amongst the group. 
Stage 2 will include activities to empower students to identify positive traits about themselves and others, teach them how to recognize negative thoughts and how to redirect them. 
Stage 3 will conclude with students evaluating goals set throughout the group sessions and reflecting on tools that they learned to combat negative thoughts. Students will share what tools they found most helpful and make plans for continued use. Follow up sessions will be conducted individually and as a group to determine if students remain successful at combatting negative self talk. Teachers will be consulted for their observations as well. ]]> 2022-04-16 19:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145624663 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145626725 The Pirate Pals group would benefit most from participative leadership. Self-esteem and negative self talk are sensitive subjects that need to be addressed cautiously. Supporting students with guidance, activities, and discussions would allow the students to lead would be beneficial. ]]> 2022-04-16 19:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145626725 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145628632 Several of Yalom's Therapeutic Factors will be seen in this group. Universality will be important as students realize they all share this self-esteem issue. This could allow students to encounter a "me too" feeling and understand they are not alone in their feelings. Altruism may also be present in the group as students recognize positive characteristics of each other and develop positive thoughts of encouragement for other group members, thus lifting them up emotionally as the sessions progress. ]]> 2022-04-16 19:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145628632 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145629078 2022-04-16 19:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145629078 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145629532 2022-04-16 19:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145629532 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145629878 2022-04-16 19:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145629878 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145630112 The Texas Administrative Code explains the legal requirements for certified school counselors. 

School Counselors are required to provide counseling for individuals and small groups using the appropriate techniques and theories outlined in the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. ]]> 2022-04-16 19:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145630112 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145630159 ASGW Guiding Principles explains in Section A the different types of small groups that school counselors may create and how they relate to the community needs. This guideline supports the school counselor in conducting needs assessments and forming the appropriate groups in response. ]]> 2022-04-16 19:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145630159 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145634190 2022-04-16 19:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145634190 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145636789 The ASCA sets many standards for school counselors, including A.7 regarding groupwork. The ASCA explains that certified school counselors should screen students prior to group membership, communicate about confidentiality, and facilitate the groups with evidence based practices. ]]> 2022-04-16 19:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145636789 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145641618 2022-04-16 19:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145641618 adunn816 https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145661866 2022-04-16 20:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adunn816/h6qdwt8l3toyykre/wish/2145661866