Transitions Resilience Skills Training by Alicia Torres https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1 EDG-6321-DF1-Alicia Torres en-us 2023-02-10 00:07:58 UTC 2025-05-16 13:45:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f481-2640.png Transition Resilience Skills Training agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475768353 The group will be specifically for the 11th and 12th grade special education students that are in line to graduate. It will give them coping skills and help students find resources needed to continue living a productive life outside of school.]]> 2023-02-10 00:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475768353 Stages agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475773416 Stage 1= Beginning- The first session will be designated to build a relationship as a whole group. I will introduce myself and have icebreaker games to introduce the group. Since this will be special education students a game to help understand confidentiality will be included. We will create social contact and sign confidentiality agreements. Calendars will be passed out and the group will make covers for their 3-ring binders. 
A reminder to follow the social contract and confidentiality at the begging of every group session. (will have them recite "what is said the group stays in the group", before and after the session.s)

Stage 2= Middle- The group will be monitored by the counselor and after each session, an exit ticket or question will be asked to gauge understanding of the lessons. If students are triggered and not participating I will sit with them to work through the issue. This may also require a call home to parents or involve the special ed tracking teacher. 

Stage 3= End-
End of class- The counselor will verbally ask and review the lessons after each session. At the end of the class, an exit ticket will be used for understanding. A QR code outside the room will be displayed for any student who wishes to leave a comment or concern without saying so in the group.

After each 9wks- An assessment will be measured and compared. An email will go out to parents to show progress. Students are encouraged to attend the next group session and complete their Transition-Resilience Skills book. A certificate will be issued each quarter for finishing the group program along with a small gift. (gift- journal, fidget, candy bar, tote bag)
Students are encouraged to come to see me throughout the day or email me with any concerns and questions about the group or issues outside of the group.  
]]> 2023-02-10 00:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475773416 agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475775269 American School Counselor Association. (n.d.). ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/mindsets-Behaviors.pdf

American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics.
https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

Cherry, K. (2022, November 14). 6 leadership styles and frameworks. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

Nelson, H. (2019, September 4). Love for the Elementary Counselor
lovefortheelementarycounselor.home.blog/2019/09/04/group-counseling-consent-forms/

Yalom, I.D., & Leszcz, M. (2021). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. Basic Books.]]> 2023-02-10 00:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475775269 Group Action Plan agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475967597 2023-02-10 04:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475967597 ETHICS (Federal) agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475969062 As a counselor in this group I will:

A.7.a. Advocacy the counselor will advocate for the group and individual as needed.
B.4.a Group Work- remind students about confidentiality
D.1.b. Forming Relationships- working with special education tracking teachers the counselor will be able to provide better insight into students
E.7.c. Technological administration- since students will be using computers for applications and research the counselor will have to ensure it is being properly used for school purposes only.
F.7.a. Counselor educators are responsible for maintaining ethics while creating a curriculum for students and leading a group session while teaching it.]]> 2023-02-10 04:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475969062 LEGAL-FERPA & HIPPA in schools (Federal) agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475970097 As a counselor in this group, I am by law allowed to share information with the special education tracking teacher because they are also involved in the student's educational needs and safety and care. However, just as the students are required to commit to confidentiality so am I. "What is said in the group stays in the group, unless the student is wanting to hurt someone or themselves."]]> 2023-02-10 04:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475970097 ASGW agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475970849 Resources that help understand best practices and guidelines in a group.]]> 2023-02-10 04:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475970849 SAISD-Ethics (local school) agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475972433 The SAISD website for counseling states the school counselors are dedicated and ethical.]]> 2023-02-10 04:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475972433 Stages of Yalom's Therapeutic Forces agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475975353 In the group students will learn 6 out of the 11 Yalom's Therapeutic Forces:

Universality by the sharing experiences and learning side by side with the group.
Development of social skills with communicating within the group on a weekly basis.
Imitative behavior by modeling what the counselor is teaching along with seeing other students doing the same thing.
Interpersonal learning with the curriculum specifically helping them learn to advocate for them selves and within the group.
Group cohesiveness will be learned by the weekly group sessions and relationship building throughout the year.
Existential factors will be taught throughout the year in the group with the self advocate learning one's responsibility.]]> 2023-02-10 04:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475975353 Leadership, concept and techniques agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475977066 I know this resource says for substance abuse and I am working on a school setting, but I like it. It explains the characteristics of what a good leader/counselor should have within a group. Not just the roles or style a counselor should use. ]]> 2023-02-10 04:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475977066 Group Leadership: Roles, Types and Skills agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475977716 The type of leadership in this group setting will be a combination of Authoritarian, Democratic and Laissez-faire.  Depending on the topic the group may need complete guidance and at that time I will use authoritarian. If it is a group discussion and project that students will individually be doing I may need to guide and then let them figure it out. Those days I will use democratic and possibly Laissez-faire styles. Since it will be with special education students I will never let students be with supervision and will always be flexible based on the needs of the student.]]> 2023-02-10 04:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475977716 ASCA School Counselor Standards and Competencies agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475985353 Attached is the full document for counselors to review standards and competencies for their roll as School Counselor.]]> 2023-02-10 05:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2475985353 Parent/Student Consent Form agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477025473 Consent form:
I could not get on the SAISD employee counselors website and find a group counseling consent form. However, I did find this on the web and added some info to fit my needs.
The form explains what will be covered in the group along with confidential expectations for the group. 

Expextionation and ground rules- will be a group discussion created during the first meeting. The rules will be posted in the room and considered to be a live document and student-signed. (much like Capturing Kids Hearts contract)

https://lovefortheelementarycounselor.home.blog/2019/09/04/group-counseling-consent-forms]]> 2023-02-10 23:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477025473 ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477029222 The following ASCA Mindset and Behaviors will be addressed and mastered throughout the school year:

Category 1: Mindsets Standards
M 1. Belief in the development of the 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 the ability to succeed
M 5.Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success

Category 2: Behavior Standards
    Learning Strategies
B-LS1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions
B-LS2. Creative approach to learning, tasks, and problem-solving
B-LS3. Time management, organizational, and study skills
B-LS4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning
B-LS5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning
B-LS7. Long- and short-term academic, career, and social/ emotional goals
     Self-Management Skills
B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions
B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
B-SMS 3. Independent work
B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long-and short-term goals
B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers
B-SMS7. Effective coping skills
B-SMS10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change
Social Skills
B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills
B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support the success
B-SS 6.  Effective collaboration and cooperation skills
B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary
B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment




]]> 2023-02-11 00:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477029222 agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477039517 Selection:
Since the group is for special education students in 11th and 12th grade only, the counselor will get a list of students from the office and discuss it with the special education department head. After the sections of students are found, the counselor will approach the principal and go over the curriculum, consent and what students are available to attend based on the department head's suggestion.

Teacher Communication:
Once students are chosen and the curriculum is approved, the counselor will let the homeroom and tracking teachers first and provide names and calendar info. (this will give the counselor support from these primary teachers) After communication with the primary teachers, the counselor will send out an email to the facility with the information about the new group being created.

Parent & Student Communication:
The first contact will be a written consent form to the parent along with a follow-up phone call from the counselor. Then monthly emails with topics covered and google forms for any comments or concerns. ]]> 2023-02-11 00:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477039517 Student Participation agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477059852 Student Sign-up:
Each 11th & 12th-grade special education student will be handed a flyer/consent form and talked to by the tracking teacher at the beginning of the school year. Followed up by a phone call from Counselor to get the list of students participating.

Forms/Surveys:
All forms will be collected and put in students' files. (participation and confidentiality)

A google form/survey will be used as a pre and post-assessment survey every 9 weeks. (one to the parent and one to the student)

Participation:
Even though this is not a graded participation group, it will fully voluntary on the student's part and backed by the parent. Students will have a chance to sign up for the group every quarter (9weeks). Once the groups start at the beginning of the 9weeks, no new members will be allowed until the beginning of the next 9 weeks. Each quarter will be a new set of group goals.

Attendance:
Though the group is not mandatory, but once a student is signed up it is a commitment to attend for the full 9 weeks.]]> 2023-02-11 01:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477059852 Rules of Group agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477062033 Nonnegotiable-
1. No sharing confidential information (what is said in the group stays in the group)
2. No put downs
3. Speaker-Listener (Active listening)

Social Contract and group rules- Living contract posted in room with every participants signature.
Students will come up with a contract and agree to it. Counselor will help guide and make sure students understand when the work Respect is written, they also write what that means. (example- encourage each other, don't talk over someone, be kind, share, no yelling, ect)

]]> 2023-02-11 01:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477062033 TEA- Frequently asked questions (State) agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477102900 Per the TEA school counselors follow:
ASCA's Code of Ehtics- Item A.12.f.
School counselors are evaluated and aligned by TEC33.005 State Law- TEA, 2018, page 5 ]]> 2023-02-11 03:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477102900 State of Texas- agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477104903 This is the State of Texas document that goes in detail about school counselors and their roles. On page 7 TEC 33.006 explains the responsibility.]]> 2023-02-11 03:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/o6fctx0h53ja45i1/wish/2477104903