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Allison Morris Spring 2010 Theories and Techniques of Group School Counseling Group Program
4. Teaching goal setting and leadership skills. 5. For young girls to apply practical life skills to the school setting to ultimately produce healthy, productive citizens.
As a group, we will discuss the rules and norms we want as a group. Each group member will be asked to write one of the rules on a poster board until all the group rules and norms are discussed. Separately, the leader will record the rules on the actual contract that will be distributed. Collectively, we will talk about the rules that will make us feel most comfortable in the group. Confidentiality will be discussed and stressed at length. Group members will be asked if they would like to remain in the group and will be asked to sign the group contract and copies will be distributed. Each group member will be given a journal to use during the group. Members will put the group contract in their journal so they always have it with them to remind them of the importance of honoring the group rules. Homework: When I think about coming to this group for the next six weeks, it makes me feel
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Group Rules _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
Homework: Write one page in your journal about a time you were being talked about. How did that make you feel? Write another page in your journal about a time you were gossiping about someone. How can you do things differently in the future?
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Classmates tell you that you cant be included in their game at recess. You notice a group of friends whispering about you. You are being teased for wearing a certain clothing item.
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My Feelings (because of my
Lonely, rejected.
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Learning to change your actions will also change how you feel. List the changes below and discuss.
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Confident, satisfied, care-free.
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Affirmations for Self-Esteem, Confidence and Acceptance Group Excersise for Session 3 Pick three affirmations and write on a 3X5 index card.
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I am loving and capable. I fully accept and believe in myself just the way I am. I am a unique and special person. There is no one else quite like me. I accept all the different parts of myself. My feelings and needs are important. I have many good qualities. I am a valuable and important person, worthy of the respect of others. When people really get to know me, they like me. I am positive about life. I look forward to and enjoy new challenges. I love myself just the way I am. I dont have to be perfect to be loved. I am learning to love myself more every day. I am learning to believe in my unique worth and capabilities. I am learning to trust myself and others. I am learning that others have feelings and needs just like me. I am learning to take better care of myself. I am learning to let go of worry. I am learning that others respect and like me. I am learning to be more comfortable around others. I am learning that its O.K. to make mistakes. I am learning to accept myself just the way I am.
Opening Stage: The leader will open the group by reflecting on the last group session. Group members will be encouraged to share their affirmations again and will be asked how that helped them through the week. Next, group members will be asked what their definition of a friend is. As they discuss, the leader will share that cliques can be okay as long as everyone is included, and also that each person is different, which makes each of us special and unique. Middle Stage: Group Activity: The Friendship Maze Materials: One spool of yarn The group will stand in a circle. The activity will begin with the leader calling out a characteristic of friendship (faithful) and passing the spool of yarn across the circle. The group members will continue calling out one characteristic of a good friend and passing across. Every person will share two times. After the Friendship Maze has been created, the leader will ask the group what they see. The conversation will be directed toward seeing that a friendship is interwoven and without each person doing their part, then the Friendship Maze wouldnt have formed. Closing Stage: Group members will be asked to reflect and share what it means to be true to themselves and their friendships. The leader will lead the discussion to center on the topic of expressing their thoughts and feelings honestly and respectfully. Homework: In your journal, write three things about yourself that make you a good friend and explain. Journal entry should be one page.
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Homework: Write one page in your journal to answer this question: The one thing I want to be able to say about the changes I am making at our final session is
encouraged to talk to a trusted teacher, counselor or parent if they are unsure about changes happening in their life. An evaluation will be distributed for the girls to fill out and submit in a special mailbox (page 13). They can remain anonymous.
Oh, But to Dream! Worksheet List 3 things you have learned in Just Us Girls: 1.____________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________
If you could do ANYTHING, what would that be? ______________________________________________________________ _ What do you want to be when you graduate from high school or college? ______________________________________________________________ _ In the space below, write down anything and everything you are good at. This can be anything from painting, to playing guitar, cleaning or being a good listener. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ __
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In the space below, write down any hobbies/interests you have. This can be something you have done before or something you are interested in doing/learning about. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ __
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Evaluation
On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the BEST and 1 being the WORST rate each of the following statements. 1. I found Just Us Girls to be very helpful? _____ (Rate from 1-5) 2. I felt that what I talked about was confidential? ____ 3. I enjoyed the other group members?____ 4. My favorite Just Us Girls session was __________________________ Why? _________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. My least favorite Just Us Girls session was______________________ Why? _________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Feel free to add any additional comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___
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