Research Grief counseling using art therapy and develop a six-week group framework plan.
The plan sould be tailored towards the high school (ages 13-18) population
Research effective small group intervention plans for this Grief counseling using art therapy and effective small group intervention plans for people ages 13-18.
Students will then design (in outline form) a 6-week, small group counseling plan based on this research.
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. CulturallyRelevantStrategiesforDesigningandFacilitatingGroups
How do cultural and diversity factors impact development and facilitation of your group? What steps have you taken to insure 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. GroupCounselingPlan
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
Describe the methods used to assess the efficacy of the group
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?
7. References
APA style is required
At least 5 professional references must be used (no websites or self-help books)
A rubric for this assignment is attached
An example doc of what is exspected will also be attached.
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