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- - - - In the youtube video group counseling for teen girls
        Mallory Grimste, LCSW talks about a group that she started for her teen clients. One technique she points out that is also best practice is starting a group in which the participants can identify with one another around a specific topic. This can be accomplished via a needs assessment in a school and feedback from teachers, staff, students, and parents should all be taken into account. Grimste points out that group can help students to have healthy experiences via connecting to one another in a positive way.
        Reference
        Grimste. Mallory. (2017, April 25). Group Counseling for Teen Girls with Anxiety, Depression, or Low Self Esteem. [Video File] Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R336Bu1MMcA
  - - - Tyson, L. E., Perusse, R., & Whitledge, J. (2004). Critical incidents in group counseling.
      - Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
      - Chapter 2, “Screening of Members: Everyone Is Welcome” (pp. 9–14)
      - Overview: There are many variables that impact group facilitation. Prescreening is a critical step in facilitating group counseling, and it should be done in an ethical way. There are an array of other variables that impact group facilitation such as icebreaker activities, parental consent, informing the group of rules, gaining an assessment of group members needs prior to facilitating the group process, and dividing groups based upon age levels and presenting issues. (Tyson, Perusee, & Whitledge, 2004).
  - - - American School Counselor Association. (2014). The school counselor and group
        counseling. Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/PositionStatements/PS_Group-Counseling.pdf
        Overview: The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) considers group counseling to be a vital aspect of the counseling process. Group counseling consists of students developing supportive relationships in a positive manner, with the central focus of academic, career, and social/emotional needs. With group counseling, students are able to develop self-esteem and positive peer relationships. With regard to the school counselor’s role, it is important for the school counselor to inform educators, administrators, and stakeholders of the importance and relevance of group services. Survey data and assessments should be used to decide upon group services needed for students within their respected communities. All students in the PK-12 setting should be offered group counseling services. Strategies for counselors include, but are not limited to: screening potential group members, administering informed consent, detailing the goals and purpose of the group, and discussing confidentiality. It is important to remember that students may need long-term counseling, in which case the counselor should refer students to outside agencies (American School Counselor Association, 2014).
  - - - Retrieved from https://mn01000406.schoolwires.net/Page/2090
- - - - The article states that diversity should be implemented with 5 main phases which are build trust, engaging personal culture, confronting social dominance and justice, transforming instructional practices, and engaging the entire school community. As a majority of public school teachers are white from middle class families, lack of proper training will only lead to disaster when trying to meet the needs of diverse students. Middle school students are just learning who they are or who they want to be so it is very important for teachers to have some background in diversity. It is the responsibility of the middle school counselor to help teachers understand diversity and the children who are attending the school. The article gives some shocking quotes from leaders in schools that clearly show that diversity training is lacking. When selecting middle school students for group counseling sessions, careful consideration should be placed on the demographics and cultural differences.
        Reference
        Howard, G. (2007, March). As diversity grows, so must we.
        Retrieved June 15, 2019 from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar07/vol64/num06/As-Diversity-Grows,-So-Must-We.aspx.
- - - - Overview: This article was about middle school students’ expectations about counseling, which contains many useful points for counselors regarding group sessions. Adolescents at the middle school level need comprehensive, developmental, and systemic school counseling approaches, which is imperative to be mindful of when administering any group services. Additionally, mental considerations, social needs, and personal needs of middle school students are important to consider. Middle school students do not perceive the client role in the same way that adults do; therefore, the counselor should be mindful that individual and group counseling may be beneficial collectively. Research has shown that middle school students highly benefit from being made aware of their role as the client in a counseling setting. Thus, clarifying their role within the group would be highly beneficial for a student in middle school. It is also important for counselors to make data-driven decisions when determining best practices for the students (Tinsley, Moore-Thomas, & Lent, 2007).
    - - Guth, L. J., Pollard, B. L., Nitza, A., Puig, A., Chan, C. D., Singh, A. A., & Bailey, H. (2019). Ten strategies to intentionally use group work to transform hate, facilitate courageous conversations, and enhance community building. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 44(1), 3–24. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1204439&site=eds-live&scope=site