The Comprehensive
School Counseling
Program | Study Guide,
Program Development &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Middle School age specific topics Students are particularly embroiled in issues relating to body image,
interpersonal relationships, social skills, conflict management, social roles,
diversity issues, self-esteem, transitioning to a new school, and academic
development.
High school age specific topics Career exploration and planning, dating protocol, intimate relationships, self-
identity, assertiveness training, stress management, and time management.
Younger elementary group sessions last about 20 minutes, with about 5 members.
Older elementary group sessions (grades 4-6) 30-45 minutes, in groups of 7 or so.
High school students group sessions 6-8 students and meeting for 40-50 minutes.
Ways to solicit participation in group counseling Newsletters, flyers, word of mouth, or by talking with students, groups of
parents, or school personnel. Counselor should specify topic to be addressed,
the philosophy, and general format of group counseling, and the proposed
times for the sessions.
Screening Process Give the students an overview of the group counseling format. Overview
should include purpose of group, roles and expectations of the members, and
the role and expectations of the counselor. Counselors should provide an
opportunity for the student to ask questions and to express any concerns or
anxieties.
What to do with students who are unsuited for group may be referred to individual counseling. While some that are referred to
counseling individual counseling may never participate in group counseling, others may
transition fro individual to group. For these students, the counselor will want to
make a determination of readiness based on specific criteria, then
communicate to parents this recommendation. Students referred into group
counseling from individual should sign a consent form indicating their
understanding of, readiness for, and commitment to the group setting.
Typical ground rules for group counseling 1. Give respect to the counselor and other members by listening attentively and
without interruption.
2. Be willing to participate and contribute b sharing feelings and experiences.
3. Respect the experiences, perspectives and backgrounds of the other
members.
4. Maintain confidentiality.
Therapeutic strategies that have been successful in the Cognitive therapy, reality therapy, adlerian therapy, and SFBC
school setting
Counselors need to have basic knowledge of the Should be able to discuss the processes and effects of such situations as
following divorce, teen parenting, stress management, poor academic performance, and
peer pressure.
School Counseling
Program | Study Guide,
Program Development &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Middle School age specific topics Students are particularly embroiled in issues relating to body image,
interpersonal relationships, social skills, conflict management, social roles,
diversity issues, self-esteem, transitioning to a new school, and academic
development.
High school age specific topics Career exploration and planning, dating protocol, intimate relationships, self-
identity, assertiveness training, stress management, and time management.
Younger elementary group sessions last about 20 minutes, with about 5 members.
Older elementary group sessions (grades 4-6) 30-45 minutes, in groups of 7 or so.
High school students group sessions 6-8 students and meeting for 40-50 minutes.
Ways to solicit participation in group counseling Newsletters, flyers, word of mouth, or by talking with students, groups of
parents, or school personnel. Counselor should specify topic to be addressed,
the philosophy, and general format of group counseling, and the proposed
times for the sessions.
Screening Process Give the students an overview of the group counseling format. Overview
should include purpose of group, roles and expectations of the members, and
the role and expectations of the counselor. Counselors should provide an
opportunity for the student to ask questions and to express any concerns or
anxieties.
What to do with students who are unsuited for group may be referred to individual counseling. While some that are referred to
counseling individual counseling may never participate in group counseling, others may
transition fro individual to group. For these students, the counselor will want to
make a determination of readiness based on specific criteria, then
communicate to parents this recommendation. Students referred into group
counseling from individual should sign a consent form indicating their
understanding of, readiness for, and commitment to the group setting.
Typical ground rules for group counseling 1. Give respect to the counselor and other members by listening attentively and
without interruption.
2. Be willing to participate and contribute b sharing feelings and experiences.
3. Respect the experiences, perspectives and backgrounds of the other
members.
4. Maintain confidentiality.
Therapeutic strategies that have been successful in the Cognitive therapy, reality therapy, adlerian therapy, and SFBC
school setting
Counselors need to have basic knowledge of the Should be able to discuss the processes and effects of such situations as
following divorce, teen parenting, stress management, poor academic performance, and
peer pressure.
