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Pre-Group Planning for Diverse Students
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The School Counselor and Group Counseling
The application of group interviews to the planning and evaluation of career development programs.
Increasing Career Self-Efficacy Through Group Work With Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students
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According to ASCA Ethical Standards, school counselors must work toward a school climate that embraces diversity and promotes the development and success of ALL students. Creating counseling groups for diverse students is a great way to promote a positive school climate that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Reference: American School Counselor Association. (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors. Retrieved from
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Ethics/EthicalStandards2016.pdf
Information for Working with Diverse Clients
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n54C6rNito
Pre-Group Planning
Steps to take when pre-planning a small group
Conduct a needs assessment
Develop a group theme and set appropriate goals
Apply theoretical approach and perform research on topic to help guide activities
Compose the screening process and create parent permission slips
Develop session content and activities
Consider and work through issues such as when and where the group takes places and what teachers and other school staff need to be involved or notified
Reference: Sink, C. A., Edwards, C., & Eppler, C. (2012). School based group counseling. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Multicultural Group Counseling with Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSOGSDGmNt4
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Permission slip
https://www.canva.com/design/DADT2vE3RSE/view
This peer reviewed article shares with use valuable information when working with students from all different backgrounds to focus on the needs of the student. This article address the achievement gap and the barriers students face with standardized tests, class placement and career development. Student from diverse backgrounds have a difficult time converting to our education system, leaving them unsuccessful.
Reference: Bloch, D. P. (1992). The application of group interviews to the planning and evaluation of career development programs. Career Development Quarterly, 40(4), 340.
https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/j.2161-0045.1992.tb00341.x
This peer reviewed journal focuses on focus groups and the importance of common interests between a variety of people. This article shares the importance of short term groups, structured questions, materials and planned interactions. Working with diverse students in a focus group is a helpful way for students to feel supported among their peers while still receiving the help and guidance through counseling.
In this article we see information pertaining to the Hispanic population and how many factors affect this population. There are different interventions that can be used for individual, and group counseling.
In this article we see different issues with multiracial students and what the counselors role is with the different issues. We also see some interventions that can be used also with supports that can be given to the student.
In this article we see the best practices for groups including rules and regulations.
In this article we see the reason why groups are important, the role of the counselor and why it is effective to have groups in schools.
Reference: Mitcham, M., Greenidge, W., Bradham-Cousar, M., Figliozzi, J., & Thompson, M. A. (2012). Increasing Career Self-Efficacy through Group Work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Journal of School Counseling, 10(22). Retrieved from
https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ981203&site=eds-live&scope=site
This course material clearly layouts the expectations as the counselor and what the role as a leader should be. This information is straight forward leaving the reader confident in how a group leader should act and conduct a group counseling session.
Reference: American School Counselor Association. (2014). The school counselor and group counseling. Retrieved from
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/acas/PositionStatments/PS_Group-Counseling.pdf
Reference: Sink, C. A., Edwards, C., & Eppler, C. (2012). School based group counseling. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Chapter 3, “Basics of Group Preparation and Implementation” (pp. 64–106)
This course material focuses on the basics of group planning and implementation. It discussed the importance of knowing the students that will be in your group along with background information before starting the first session. It also provides the reader with excellent surveys to use with all ages groups and needs based assessment tools. Creating an environment that is welcoming and friendly will help encourage students to speak up and share with the group as the group session progresses. Great resource to use while planning a group session, especially with those from diverse backgrounds to find common factors.
