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ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

1. Points Possible

2. Key Performance Indicator Assignment: Group Counseling Plan

Students will choose a group counseling topic they would like to research and for which they will develop a six-week group framework plan. The instructor must approve your topic in advance. Sample topics could include:

1. Grief counseling

2. Self-esteem building

3. Conflict resolution

4. Social skills

5. Interpersonal communication

6. School achievement skills

7. Decision making (college/career focus)

8. School transitions

9. Addictions

10. Parenting education

Students will specify the population for whom the group is tailored. Students will research effective small group intervention plans for this topic and population. Students will then design (in outline form) a 6-week, small group counseling plan based on this research. The student will present this information to the class on the assigned date (the presentation should be 15 to 20 minutes in duration and include a PowerPoint and handout that incorporates section V. Group Counseling Plan which is detailed below).

Instructions:

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

II. Introduction

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

11. 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.)

II. Characteristics of Group Leaders

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

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

II. Culturally Relevant Strategies for Designing and Facilitating Groups

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

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

II. Research

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

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

II. Group Counseling Plan

15. Clearly outline at least 6 sessions for the group

15. Include the following for each session:

2. Objectives for each session

2. Materials needed for each session

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

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

II. Recommendations

16. 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?

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

II. References

17. APA style is required

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

A rubric for this assignment can be found attached to this assignment. Students must receive at least a 70% to receive a passing grade. A student who scores less than 70% 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 an F (Fail) grade in the course.

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Name: PYCL 0635 - Group Counseling Plan

Description: 1. Dynamics associated with group process and development. [2. F. 6. a.] 2. Characteristics and functions of effective group leaders. [2. F. 6. d.] 3. Approaches to group formation including recruiting, screening, and selecting members. [2. F. 6. c., F. 6. e.] 4. Types of groups and other factors that affect conducting groups in varied settings. [2. F. 6. b., F. 6. f.] 5. Ethically and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups. [2. F. 6. g.]

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Introduction

Points:

0 (0%)

Student did not give a clear introduction that covers the appropriateness of the topic for small/large group, why the topic is not appropriate for individual counseling, and the population that is the focus of this group counseling group.

Points:

4 (20%)

Student gave a clear introduction that covers the appropriateness of the topic for small/large group, why the topic is not appropriate for individual counseling, and the population that is the focus of this group counseling group.

Points:

5 (25%)

Research Support and References

Points:

0 (0%)

Student did not clearly describe what he/she found in a thorough literature review on the topic for the group intervention. The student did not use at least 5 professional references (e.g., refereed journal articles, textbooks).

Points:

4 (20%)

Student clearly described what he/she found in a thorough literature review on the topic for the group intervention. The student described curriculum that are evidence-based for this topic. At least 5 of the references were professional (e.g., refereed journal articles, textbooks).

Points:

5 (25%)

Student clearly described what he/she found in a thorough literature review on the topic for the group intervention. The student explained specific research studies and evidence-based curriculum that have been proven to meet needs of the targeted group population. At least 5 of the references were professional (e.g., refereed journal articles, textbooks). There were no APA style errors in reference listing.

Group Plan

Points:

0 (0%)

The Group Plan did not include all of the following: • An outline for at least 6 group meetings • Objectives for each meeting • Materials needed • Step-by-step instructions for leading the lesson • Process questions the leader should ask during the activities • Any additional materials the leader will need • Methods to measure group efficacy

Points:

4 (20%)

Points:

5 (25%)

The Group Plan was thorough and includes: • An outline for at least 6 group meetings • Objectives for each meeting • Materials needed • Step-by-step instructions for leading the lesson • Process questions the leader should ask during the activities • Any additional materials the leader will need • Methods to measure whether or not the group was effective • The description of the group plan is thorough. The methods to measure accountability include perception data (e.g. pretest/posttest) & results data (e.g., GPA, attendance, etc.)

Recommendations

Points:

0 (0%)

The student did not clearly describe recommendations for the counselor leading the group counseling group.

Points:

4 (20%)

The student clearly described recommendations for the counselor leading the group counseling group.

Points:

5 (25%)

The student clearly described recommendations for the counselor leading the group counseling group. These recommendations were practical and considered a wide variety of obstacles to running the group counseling group.

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