Social Skills: Mission Expression by Erika Wheaton https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5 Erika Wheaton - School Counseling Techniques en-us 2020-04-15 02:19:21 UTC 2025-12-20 20:23:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Social Skills: Mission Expression ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515740847 . This is a small counseling group aimed at teaching 6th grade students, identified as having an emotional disturbance, appropriate ways to express their anger. This will help reduce daily conflicts with other students and teachers. ]]> 2020-04-19 17:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515740847 ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515746737
The following Mindset and Behavior Standards will be learning during the course of the group counseling sessions.

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

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

B-SS 3. Create relationships with adults
that support success

B-SS 4. Demonstrate empathy

B-SMS 2. Demonstrate self-discipline and
self-control


]]> 2020-04-19 17:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515746737 Recruitment ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515771407 This will be a closed group where participants are chosen based upon disciplinary referrals and/or behavioral intervention plan. The announcement of the group will go out to school staff in the form of Google forms so they can make student suggestions and/or referrals to the group. ]]> 2020-04-19 18:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515771407 Pre-Group Interview and Screening ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515791933 Sixth grade students identified as "emotionally disturbed" with excessive disciplinary referrals will be chosen   Students will be informed that they were chosen for the group by the counselor though a one-on-one meeting. While there, the student will be assessed of willingness to participate. Six to eight students will be chosen to participate. If there are more kids that fit the criteria, two small group sessions will be run. ]]> 2020-04-19 18:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515791933 Informed Consent ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515840892 When group members are chosen a consent form will be given to the students and a consent form sent home to the parents along with a brief description of the group. ]]> 2020-04-19 19:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515840892 Group Rules ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515862652 In order to facilitate a safe place for group, rules need to be followed. Rules will be pre-determined by the school counselor. Attached are the group rules. During the first session the group will go over the rules and sign a copy of the rules stating they understand. ]]> 2020-04-19 19:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515862652 Group Dynamics ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515887087 The population for this group is 6th grade students with emotional disturbance and/or excessive disciplinary referrals due to anger outbursts.
Stage 1:  This stage will focus on building trust and a relationship among the participants. Due to the nature of the group (students with anger outbursts) it is vital that we work together to create a safe place where everyone feels welcome. This stage will also include "icebreaker" activities and reiteration of the group rules.
Stage 2:  This stage will continue on building relationships through group activities and sharing. Individual and group goal setting will take place during this stage.
Stage 3: This stage will focus on ending and closing of the group. Group activities will still be done to build relationships, and goal status sharing will take place. Celebrations of the conclusions of the group will take place as well. Students will have a chance to share what they learned and to congratulate peers. Post assessment test will be given and a one month follow up session scheduled. ]]> 2020-04-19 19:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/515887087 Leadership ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516028021 This group will be cross between a participative leadership style and a transformational leadership style. With this style the leader has clear control, which would be needed for students that have behavioral issues. Participants, however, are encouraged to participate and share ideas (Cherry, 2020). It will also help build trust and respect among the participants. Transformational leadership will come in when the leader stays energized and persuasive, creating a positive change within the group (Cherry, 2020). Because changed behavior is the hoped for outcome, it is important that the leader is focused on helping every member succeed. ]]> 2020-04-19 21:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516028021 Therapeutic Factors ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516036530 Many of Yalom's curative factors (1995) will be present in this group. There will be an instillation of hope. The children will see that there is an adult who believes in them and believes that they can make the changes necessary to be successful in school. The fact that the counseling itself is in a group will bring universality. The students will know that they are not alone, and are not the odd ones out. They will also develop socializing techniques, both in forming relations with their peers in the group and learning appropriate social skills. Through the use of role playing activities the student will learn interpersonal skills as well. Last, from the school counselor, the students will receive direct advice in handling their emotions appropriately. ]]> 2020-04-19 21:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516036530 Legal Requirements ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516042551 The Texas Administration Code 239.15 (c)(3) states that the school counselor must counsel individuals and smalls groups in response to the needs of the students. 
239.15 (b)(11) states that school counselors will assist teachers with behavioral interventions to help with classroom management.]]> 2020-04-19 22:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516042551 Ethical Requirements ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516057106 The American School Counseling Association (ASCA) outlines many ethical standards for school counselors. A.7 (f) of the Ethical Standards states that school counselors must take precautions to protect members from harm as a result of interactions in the group. As a result of this, topics will be kept school appropriate with a goal of reduced behavioral referrals in the classroom.

The ASCA ethical standards section A.7 (a) states that the school counselor my facilitate short-term groups to help kid academic and social/emotional issues. ]]> 2020-04-19 22:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516057106 References ewheaton2 https://padlet.com/ewheaton2/z6evuwaghb69y1h5/wish/516067321 American School Counselor Association (2014). ASCA mindsets and behaviors program 
planning tool. Alexandria, VA.

American School Counselor Association (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors. Alexandria, VA.

Cherry, K. (2020). Leadership styles and the framework you should know. Retrieved 4/17/2020 from https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

Lindsey SC Necessities. (n.d.). Teachers Pay Teachers. School counseling rules. Retrieved 4/18/2020 from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lindseys-Sc-Necessities

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

Texas Administration Code (2017). 19 TAC § 239.15 c(3) b(11)

Yalom ID. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (4th ed.). New York: Basic Books

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