https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg This is a group counseling program made for students exhibiting behavioral issues. This was made for a group project at ASU for the Guidance and Counseling Program. en-us 2020-06-23 15:06:39 UTC 2025-05-22 21:51:35 UTC hello@padlet.com krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637604318  | Better Ways is a group session for 9^th-12^th grade students experiencing multiple referrals and are at risk for suspension or alternative placement. The purpose of the group is for students to learn how to better handle their emotions and behaviors. Students will be recommended to this group by a member of administration or a school counselor. Members of this group will discuss the topics of stress, goal setting, self-concept, peer-pressure, and belonging.   ]]> 2020-06-23 15:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637604318 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637612347 By participating in this group the following Mindsets standards are met: 
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. 
M 3. Sense of belonging in the school environment.
M 6. Positive attitude toward work and learning. 

Participants will also develop the following Behavior standards: 
B-LS 4. Apply self-motivation and self-direction to learning 
B-LS 7. Identify long- and short-term academic, career and social/
emotional goals
B-SMS 2. Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control
B-SMS 6. Demonstrate ability to overcome barriers to learning
B-SMS 7. Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem
B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive relationships with other students
B-SS 3. Create relationships with adults that support success

]]> 2020-06-23 15:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637612347 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637629260 Flyers and information emails will be sent to the campus administrators and school counselors, since they are the ones that will be referring students to the program. A meeting or professional development for everyone involved in the students educational experience, in order to relay the goals of the group. Teachers who have students participating in the program will be notified and kept up to speed on the any important or need to know information by email. Teachers will also be able to refer students to this group by informing their school counselor or campus administrator. ]]> 2020-06-23 15:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637629260 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637668434 After being referred to this group, students will be given an information flyer and a parent consent form. Parents or guardians of the student will also be contacted to inform them of their students ability to participate in the group. They will be notified that the purpose of this group is to help students discover solutions to their behavior problems.

Since this group is intended to help students control their emotions and behaviors, students may not be fully willing to participate in the group counseling sessions.  This group will not be used a requirement for students, however it can be used as a way for students to stop their disruptive behavior cycle. They can use this group as a chance to help prevent suspension or alternative placement if behavior is improved. 

Before attending the first group session students will complete a pre/screening survey that includes the Psychological Sense of School Membership scale and parts of the  Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. Students will be given these surveys individually and in a private setting. This is to ensure that there is no pressure to falsely answer the questions. The students teachers will also be given a brief survey about the students behavior. 


]]> 2020-06-23 16:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637668434 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637701993 Students will be given the informed consent form to be filled out and returned before the beginning of the first session. Students will be required to have this form to participate. 

]]> 2020-06-23 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637701993 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637800163 Ground rules will be determined during the first counseling session. The chart below is an activity to be used that allows the participates to discuss what the rules look and sound like. Rules can be deleted by group members or  they can be added. 

The following rules were predetermined before the start of the group: 
1.  Matters discussed in the group are confidential. 
2. Respect others.
3. Participation in group discussion is optional; however, it is recommended.]]> 2020-06-23 18:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637800163 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637810207 These students have shown behavioral problems that may lead them to getting suspended or placed in an alternative school, making the group dynamics unique.

Stage 1: This stage will focus on establishing relationships and trust between the group members and the group leader. This part may be particularly difficult due to the students past experiences with authority figures. It is important to emphasize that this should be used as a safe place. During this stage, students will work together to create group norms. Examples of group norms will be provided as a guide. Also during this stage, the group leader will explain the limits of confidentiality. Although members are expected to maintain confidentiality, this may not be guaranteed. Here it is also important to mention, the group leader has the responsibility of maintaining student safety. Mentions of self-harm or harm to others will have to be discussed with parents and/or authorities.

Stage 2: Group discussion and role-playing scenarios will be implemented in order to maintain the relationships and to make sure students are learning the objectives. While students are discussing, the group leader will encourage discussion and offer help or clarification when needed. Also, participants will be asked to keep a journal on how these students are progressing toward their behavior goal.

Stage 3: The group will conclude with an discussion of responsibility. This topic will tie in the previously learned material to allow students to review everything we had talked about. Before the last session, words of encouragement from teachers will be collect and given to the students. This is meant to help empower the students and give them a since of belonging outside of the group. Students will be encouraged to continue participation in the group activity they discovered during the 4th session.

]]> 2020-06-23 18:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637810207 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637810784 A participative or democratic leadership style will be most beneficial to this group. During these sessions, it is important for the members to feel motivated and encouraged by the group leader to share. This type of leadership will also allow the students to gain a deeper connection with the group leader since the group leader will be participating in the discussion. ]]> 2020-06-23 18:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637810784 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637811422 Better Ways is a group where several of Yalom's Curative Factors of Group Treatment are instilled. First, this group imparts information on its members in order for them to better understand the factors that lead to their behavior. Also, this group helps develop socializing techniques since much of the participation is in the form of discussion. Direct advice is also offered in this group when it is needed. 

]]> 2020-06-23 18:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637811422 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637811987 According to the Texas Administration Code (2017) Standard 2 (3), School counselors are responsible for understanding and developing skills in group counseling techniques based on the students needs. This code specifically mentions the use of group counseling by school counselors. ]]> 2020-06-23 18:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637811987 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637812177 The American School Counselors Association (2019) provides an ethical outline of the responsibilities of the school counselor. The use of small-group counseling is listed in several places as a behavior competency. By using group counseling in a the comprehensive school counseling program, counselors can help promote "academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development" (ASCA, 2019, pg. 1). The following competencies specifically mention the use of group counseling: 

B-PF 1. Apply developmental, learning, counseling and education theories
   d. Use counseling theories and techniques in individual, small-group, classroom and large-group settings to promote academic, career and social/emotional development

B-SS 1. Design and implement instruction aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in large-group, classroom, small-group and individual settings

B-SS 2. Provide appraisal and advisement in large-group, classroom, small-group and individual settings

B-SS 3. Provide short-term counseling in small-group and individual settings]]> 2020-06-23 18:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637812177 krivera131 https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637812906 American School Counselor Association (2014). Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career Readiness Standards for Every Student. Alexandria, VA: Author.

American School Counselor Association (2019). ASCA School
Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies. 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.  https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/les/guid-responserv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

Title 19, Texas Administration Code § 239.15 (2017). https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=239&rl=15]]> 2020-06-23 18:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/krivera131/q0rpp2cbt05sm8pg/wish/637812906