last year's standardized test, and students who failed two or more classes on the first and second six weeks grading periods. The counselor will also take students with attendance issues into consecration for group placement. Silent Warrior will cycle through six sessions and will meet once a week. This will be a closed counseling group; no new members will be allowed to join the group after the first session. In addition, group members will learn through peer interaction and communication alternative methods and

ways to cope with anxiety and stress.

Student Learning Objectives:

·         Upon Successful completion of this group, students should be able to identify and implement coping strategies and health behaviors to overcome stress and anxiety.

·           Upon successful completion of this group, students should be able to identify their personal stressors and anxiety triggers.

Upon Successful completion of this group, group participants will learn from other participants to form health habits to reduce stress and anxiety.

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 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning M 4. Self-confidence in ability to succeed

B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions.

B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions.

B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers.

•      Stage 2 Initial: Sessions 2-5 will be used to establish group norms, rules, and understanding of the counseling guidelines for confidentiality. The counselor will lead the group session topics, while facilitating, delivering information, and monitoring group conversation. Ensure that all members are active participants and are in engaging group activities.  Each session will have delivery of new information, whole group activities, and circle talk which will allow members the opportunities to share their opinions, thoughts and review skills learned. Counselor will use guiding question to gain a deeper understand of member response. Groups will close with a quick checking for understanding like, exist ticket, assignments or thumbs up for understanding.

Stage 3 Final: Group close will included evaluation of each members growth through a closing assessment and activity where they can showcase the new learn skill in understanding of anxiety and stress. Over the course of the last two sessions the counselor will explore how group members are feeling about the group ending through open discussion and a self-reflection check survey. With the goal of members leaving confident in what they learned.

Silent Warrior will follow all ethical and legal requirements in delivering research-based treatment and learning strategy to support students dealing with anxiety and stress.

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American School Counselor Association. (2022). ASCA ethical standards for school

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American School Counselor Association. (2021). ASCA mindsets and behaviors for student success: K-12 College-, career-, and life-readiness standards for every student. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf 

Texas Counseling Association. (2020). The Texas evaluation model for professional school counselors (3rd ed.). https://www.txca.org/texas_model_tempsc.php 

Crowley Independ School District (2023-2024) Stand Handbook (p.15).

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Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if a Student is under Age 14 A student under age 14 must have parental permission to participate in the district’s parenting and paternity awareness program. This program was developed by the Office of the Texas Attorney General and the State Board of Education (SBOE) to be incorporated into health education classes.