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PRE-GROUP PLANNING (STRATEGIES, TECHNIQUES,AND PRACTICES Chelsea…

- - - - Diversity: include students who have different backgrounds and perspectives Gender: include both sexes unless topic or developmental levels indicate same-sex group would be more effective https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/guid-respon-serv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf
      - Group Workers are aware of and monitor their strengths and weaknesses and the effects these have on group members. They explore their own cultural identities and how these affect their values and beliefs about group work. https://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/ERIC%20Digests/94-02.pdf
- - - - 3. Announce and market the group in such ways to inform prospective participants
        
        4. Conduct pregroup interviews for screening and orientation purposes
        
        5. Provide potential members with relevant information necessary for them to make an informed choice about participation
        
        6. Make decision concerning the selection of members and composition of the group
        
        7. Organize the practical details necessary to launch a successful group
        
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  - - - Some adolescents might be reluctant or tentative to share, so it is important to understand that the beginning stage may take the entire first, second, or third session. It is important to use rapport-building activities during this time
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
      - It is recommended to not begin with the group rules so the students do not feel like they are in class. Instead, first do introductions, then provide the purpose, then provide an engaging activity to set a different tone.
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
      - Confidentiality should be discussed in the beginning stage that it is something that cannot be guaranteed, but it is highly desired.
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
      - The goal would be to get everyone to share so that they can begin to be comfortable in speaking in front of the group
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
    - - This is where a majority of the time is spent for the group.
        
        Skills needed at this stage...
        
        -Art of control (not letting group members ramble or dominate
        -Getting, holding, shifting, and deepening the focus
        -Using counseling theory to help members gain new insight
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
        
        This step requires engaging activities, but also time to process these activities to take the discussion deeper for the students
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
    - - During this stage, group members review and summarize what they have learned and how the group impacted them. Frequently this is done in a round where everyone briefly shares.
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
  - - - A common mistake is to ask group members what their expectations of the group are. Typically, students do not have expectations. It is more beneficial to share what will happen and ask if the students have any questions, concerns or wishes.
        
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
        
        It is a mistake to not allow adequate time for the closure of the group. It is important to take time to learn what members liked or didnt like anout their first session with the group.
        
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
        
        At the last stage, leaders let members bring up new topics and do not keep the focus on the closing.
        
        Schimmel, A.V.A.C. J. Counseling Children and Adolescents. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/82282-1A/
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