Grief Counseling

The outline of this group counseling plan will include the following sections:

1. Introduction

0. Is this topic more appropriate for small or large group? Highlight why individual counseling wasn’t chosen.

0. What is your specific population of focus for this group? (e.g., court mandated clients, children who have lost a loved one, adolescents with school difficulties, couples, etc.)

1. Characteristics of Group Leaders

1. What group leader characteristics are necessary for successful group facilitation?

1. How does the type and formulation of the group impact your group leader selection and facilitation?

1. Culturally Relevant Strategies for Designing and Facilitating Groups

2. How do cultural and diversity factors impact development and facilitation of your group?

2. What steps have you taken to insure these strategies are in place?

1. Research

3. What does the research suggest as effective interventions for this population?

3. What does the research show was ineffective for working with this population?

1. Group Counseling Plan

4. Clearly outline at least 6 sessions for the group

4. Include the following for each session:

1. Objectives for each session

1. Materials needed for each session

1. Step-by-step instructions for leading the lessons, including process questions the leader should ask with the activities

1. Any additional materials (e.g., worksheets, handouts) the leader will need

1. Recommendations

5. In addition to the group, what (if anything) should the counselor do to ensure that the client’s needs are met in this topic area?

5. What would you recommend to counselors planning to lead this group?

1. References

6. APA style is required

6. At least 5 professional references must be used (no websites or self-help books)

A rubric for this assignment can be found at the end of the syllabus. Students must receive at least a 80% to receive a passing grade. A student who scores less than 80% of the grade on the KPI assignment must complete an Individual Remediation Plan with the instructor . Failure to successfully remediate the KPI assignment will result in a F (Fail) grade in the course.