Assignment:
Individual Group Proposal
Each student will prepare and illustrate a group proposal that they may one day want to implement as a professional counselor. Students will submit a thoroughly designed bonded group proposal for a group program framed in the theory assigned. Students will have two drafting opportunities to submit the approximately 25 pages. APA (6th edition) style paper (Title page, abstract, double-spaced, 1 -inch margins, 12 pt. font, reference page). Minimum of 10 scholarly references are required. References can be articles from journals, books or book chapters that the student has researched and read relative to the population targeting. The proposed group must include the following:
The following point should assist you in critically thinking about your conceptualization. For an example of a possible group proposal, see your instructor.
a Rationale for offering the group (Why is this relevant)
b. Description of the type of group (open vs. closed, personal growth, issue, etc.)
c. Description of target population (adolescents/adult, age, gender, ethnicity, etc.)
d. Objectives of group process and possible personal goals of individual members.
e. Legal ethical information (parental permission. confidentiality safeguards)
f. Format for pre-screening, initial meeting
g. Structure of the group process (e.g. Topics for group exploration-can be specific if group includes didactic component or possible themes for more experiential group)
h. Group leadership requirements (e.g. co-leaders, training)
i. 8-10 sessions and activities for each session (include actual activities or handouts)
j. Comments on ethical issues that might arise
k. Multicultural perspective (interventions with selected population)
l. Possible problems with this particular group and possible solutions
m. List of techniques that might be appropriate for this group according to stages of development (from course textbooks and other resources)
n. Evaluation procedure
Format of the Group Proposal
I. Introduction
i. Purpose & Rationale
ii. Goals & Objectives
iii Overall Evaluation of Group Program
II. Methods
i. Logistics of Group Program
ii. Selecting Group Members
III. Description of 10 Group Sessions/Activities
i. Session's Topic
ii. Goals & Objectives:
iii. Session Activities:
iv. Cultural Implications:
v. Ethical implications;
vi. Session Evaluation:
vii. Materials Needed:
IV. Evaluation of Group
V. References
VI. Appendix
i. Group Flyer
ii. Pre-screening interview Form
iii. Applicant's Consent Form
iv. Professional Disclosure Statement (PDS)
v. Activities
vi. Handouts
vii. Session Rating Form
viii. Group Counseling Feedback Form