Homework: Assessment Plan- Group Counseling Plan
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:
"Support for middle school children dealing with trauma in high poverty areas."
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). The outline of this group counseling plan will include the following sections:
1) Introduction
• Is this topic more appropriate for small or large group? Highlight why individual counseling wasn't chosen. 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.)
2) Characteristics of Group Leaders
• What group leader characteristics are necessary for successful group facilitation? How does the type and formulation of the group impact your group leader selection and facilitation?
3) Culturally Relevant Strategies for Designing and Facilitating Groups
• How do cultural and diversity factors impact development and facilitation of your group? What steps have you taken to ensure these strategies are in place?
4) Research
• What does the research suggest as effective interventions for this population? What does the research show was ineffective for working with this population?
5) Group Counseling Plan
• Clearly outline at least 6 sessions for the group Include the following for each session: Objectives for each session Materials needed for each session Step-by-step instructions for leading the lessons, including process questions the leader should ask with the activities Any additional materials (e.g., worksheets, handouts) the leader will need
6) Recommendations
• 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? What would you recommend to counselors planning to lead this group? What ethical considerations and multicultural competencies should be integrated into the group?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.