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McFadzean, E., Somersall, L., & Coker, A. (1999). A framework for facilitating group processes. Strategic Change, 8(7), 421–431. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1697(199911)8:7<421::AID-JSC434>3.0.CO;2-4
https://eds-a-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=7&sid=81aaf318-21ac-40ac-8d09-481dcd7d99c7%40sessionmgr4006 This article by McFadzen, Somersall, and Coker may help counselors plan structured group since it focuses on the framework for facilitating groups. It provides illustrations that may help the counselor visualized how they would like to structure their group and plan their activities accordingly. The authors do well to explain the process of developing a group to create and support an effective meeting. The author breaks the facilitator's process into three parts. The first part being pre-planning, second is running the group and third being the post-session output. The framework used in this article can be helpful when pre-planning a group and help the counselor develop a plan on how the group structure should be planned and maintained.
This comprehension counseling group module walks you through an example of what the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program and Responsive services have set up for group counseling within a high school. There are examples of assessment notes, forms you might need, as well as ground rules for all participants. This program does a fantastic job of specifically outlining what all is required and I feel will be a great asset to us as a group throughout this term.Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators. 2015. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR SMALL GROUP COUNSELING GUIDE: A Professional School Counselor’s Guide to Planning, Implementing & Evaluating School-Based Counseling Groups. Retrieved from https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/guid-respon-serv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf
This online pdf was written to educate school counselors are how to implement psycho-educational groups as well as their purpose. Developed by the ASCA, this media handout walks you visually through the process of groups. I really enjoyed this source because I could visually see lists and planning developed on the power point. This source will come in handy not only in the preplanning stage, but I feel as though it will help us throughout the term as well. ASCA. 2008. Get your group on! Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Webinars/GetYourGroupOnHandouts.pdf
This dissertation gives un an overview of the necessity of pre-group planning for college freshmen and the groups that are available at Write State University.
Though our group is geared for high school aged students, our seniors will graduate and some will become college freshmen. Our goal should be to prepare
our students to the best of our ability on what to expect. This article will help us when looking at what pre-planning involves as well as what group therapies
could be offered. It was an enlightening read and I really enjoyed it.
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This article can give counselors examples of what worked in a study involving rural at-risk High School; this would be a good article to read in the pre-planning stage. There were two groups split into 'Supportive Counseling Groups' and 'Cognitive-behavioral Intervention Groups'. The results indicate that the cognitive-behavioral groups had a significant effect on the students self-esteem, academic self-concept, GPA and detention. Bauer, S. R., Sapp, M., & Johnson, D. (1999). Group Counseling Strategies for Rural At-Risk High School Students. High School Journal, 83(2), 41. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=2742798&site=eds-live&scope=site :
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Referral Worksheet 
This is an example of a consent form that will be sent to the parents before students will be allowed to participate in small group counseling. The form will explain the goals and the objective for students in the group. The consent form will also explain the activities that will be used and the purpose of the small groups. Parents are required to sign the form before students are allowed to participate in the small group counseling session.
Reference
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/570338740312035823/
This image is taken from the ASCA online pdf mentioned in the reviewed sources section. This picture dictates how sometimes we have plans and they don't always follow through.
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Needs Assessment. This is a needs assessment that school counselors would distribute to students in order to determine what kind of groups would be created in order to best serve that student population.
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This is an example of McFadzean, Somersall, and Coker's framework for a pre-planning session. A shown in the picture, both the goal and process congruence need to be maintained and show that distractions may occur while communicating information. During that stage, the counselor may use activities to limit distractions when presenting students with information (McFadzean, Somersall, & Coker, 1999).
Reference
McFadzean, E., Somersall, L., & Coker, A. (1999). A framework for facilitating group processes. Strategic Change, 8(7), 421–431. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1697(199911)8:7<421::AID-JSC434>3.0.CO;2-4
Pre-Planning Videos
Phase 1: Pre-Planning This video explains the pre-planning phase of the OSSE (Office of the State Superintendent of Education) School Planning Guide.
Group Counseling Module: This video walks you through what group therapy is and the process it takes to create one within a mental health center and addict counseling. Even though its not for a school, the process is still really interesting to watch and some things are still applicable. AllCEUs Counseling Education.(2017) Group Counseling Modules 1 2. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kvoZR186W8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kvoZR186W8
Learning Resources
https://peaceeducation.org/by-age/high-school.html. The PeaceWorks and Peace Education Foundation is a great resource that has many activities that professionals can use with their group planning. The resources also share skills that non-professionals may use in a variety of situations. For example, there are icebreaker activities that can be used before starting a group. When it comes to bullying, many students may not feel comfortable about the topic. Probably because they are scared to talk about their situation because it may get worst or they may be embraced. Completing an icebreaker activity may help the students build a relationship with both the facilitator and their peers.
This article gives a nice breakdown of Best Practice Guidelines that the Association for Specialists Group Work uses to clarify the ACA Code of Ethics. It talks about how each group member needs to implement an assessment of self; when planning each member needs to know their knowledge and skills related to the specific group. Thomas, R. V., & Pender, D. (2008). Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Practice Guidelines 2007 Revisions. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 33(2), 111–117. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/01933920801971184
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