Reference: Sink, C. A., Edwards, C., & Eppler, C. (2012). School based group counseling. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Create group focus/theme and set general goals p.73 School Based School Counseling*Creating a group focus/theme and setting general goals helps to create a focus when developing the group. Counselors should base the group theme on the results of the needs assessment. The counselor should not only use the needs assessment, but also be in conjunction with recommendations form teachers, administration, and parents. The theme of the group should follow with the three developmental domains including: academic/educational, personal/social, and career/vocational.
Reference:
Sink, C. A., Edwards, C., & Eppler, C. (2012). School based group counseling. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.