Group Counseling Sessions

Within this specific scholarly, peer-reviewed article the problem that was assessed by the researchers was whether a couple different types of group counseling had any effects on ninth-grade at-risk students’ characteristics (Page, R.C., & Chandler, J., 1994). To become more specific with the problem the researchers wanted to address, null hypotheses were created that consisted of: “There will be no significant differences among the effects of activity-oriented self-concept building group counseling, discussion-oriented group counseling, and no group counseling on the self-concepts of the participants of these groups and There will be no significant differences among the effects of activity-oriented self-concept building group counseling, discussion-oriented group counseling, and no group counseling on problem school behaviors (including school attendance, academic performance, and numbers of disciplinary referrals) of the participants of these groups (Page, R. C. & Chandler, J., 1994). The sample used to carry out this study consisted of thirty-six out of

Jacobs, E. E., Masson, R. L., Harvill, R. L., & Schimmel, C. J. (2012). Group counseling: Strategies and skills (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

I learned two significant things about group counseling in this course. The first thing that I learned is the importance of setting up a treatment plan. The intention is to follow the client from their entrance into the program until the client is discharged. In this process the clients’ problems are identified through various assessments and as each problem is addressed, it is checked off of the list. Once all of the problems are checked off of the list, the client is considered as having completed the plan. This plan is especially important because it evokes thoughtful conversation between the client and the counselor and is the best method to gain information from the client regarding the help they want to receive. The second most significant thing that I learned about group counseling is how to design a group from start to finish. From pre group design, planning the goals of the group and determining the members to setting up the environment and structuring the sessions, each step adds its own important components to designing group counseling.

The process of running a group therapy session is a unique time to tests a person’s skills abilities when it comes to facilitating that group. This paper will mainly look at ways when it comes to my learning's of this class that I took ways; I will also show examples and skills to run a good group therapy session. This whole paper is a reflection of the many things that I took was on being an active group counselor facilitator.

Purpose of the group counseling varies from group to group. It can be therapeutic, educational, or helping people to make fundamental changes in their way of thinking, feeling and behaving (Corey, 2004, p. 7). Group counseling/therapy has the advantage of being more effective than individual therapy because, it more closely stimulates social interactions and interpersonal communication patterns than does individual counseling (Kottler, 2004, p. 260). The techniques and strategies use in group counseling are to help resolve members’ interpersonal conflict, promote greater self-awareness and insight, and help them work to eliminate their self-defeating

Moreover, in my EPC 658 Seminar In Group Counseling, I had an assignment in which I had to develop and facilitate a psychoeducational group at my field site. Therefore, I had the opportunity of playing the role of a group leader. As a group leader, I had to be cognizant of the population I was working with. I was facilitating a psychoeducational group for first-generation college students at East Los Angeles College (ELAC). I was aware that this population tends to be very quiet and hesitant about speaking up about their problem or feel that what they are experiencing is normal because they have been faced with it all their lives. Therefore, one of my goals was to get students to feel comfortable in sharing and feel supported. The goal of this group was to provide support and offer a space where they

Since the environment among a school is not that of a clinic or an outside counseling practice, certain planning needs to occur while forming groups. Rather than client’s willingly signing up or seeking out a group, a survey would be completed by faculty and staff to identify potential group members. Students would also participate in the survey process, giving perception of their needs. These surveys would be a form of data collection necessary in addressing needs that could otherwise be unknown. Following this, a meeting with potential group members would take place individually. The students would be informed about the group and what they may gain from it. Expectations, participation and confidentially would also be discussed. From these meetings, the counselor would then be able to determine the student’s interest level and seriousness of need or participation. With careful evaluation, this screening leads to group selection. Informed consent would be introduced and could have been completes prior to the screening. Although minors need parental consent, it is still essential for all students participating to sign and understand the informed consent. Prior to the group meeting, it is the counselor’s

As I began the Group Process and Dynamics course, I was excited to become educated and experienced with group counseling. Group counseling is a topic I have enjoyed in the past and have continued to be fascinated by. I have learned the elements of a group process through observation and research. The group process consists of several elements that come together when the group begins and ends when the group is terminated. I have observed group norms, group cohesion, the generation of trust, the manifestation of resistance, the emergence of conflict and resolution, healing forces, the reactions of group members, and the various stages a group develops through (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2010). Throughout this course, I was able to derive a conceptualization of groups. From this course I will take with me the understanding of how effective group counseling can be for individuals. Groups have been known to be as effective as individual therapy and a great source of treatment. Group counseling is designed as a part of a treatment plan that helps individuals and guide them through change. Group counseling is a versatile practice, which can be used in several settings and with different populations (Corey et al., 2010). This course has given me the opportunity to reflect on my own personal leadership style, the challenges that may arise, and an action plan to continue my group leadership knowledge and skills.

The goal of a counselor or my session is to help the client identify the problem that effecting her. Here is to offer techniques and strategies for dealing with her issues. Incorporate techniques and skill to the client. The goal to client is to get help for the student to learning how to cope with other I used a positive feedback. . I begin to focus on the behavior of student during the session. The counselor should make the session a two way communication process to find a solution to the problem.

Throughout the group counseling video with Dr. Carroll it is clear that her intention is to foster positive and meaningful interactions with all of the group members (Association for Specialists in Group Work, n.d.). It is evident that Dr. Carroll is an expert in leading group sessions, as such there is a lot to be observed and learned from her as well as the participating group members (Association for Specialists in Group Work, n.d.). During this second video the group appears more comfortable with one another as they begin opening up about their fears and expectations (Association for Specialists in Group Work, n.d.). Dr. Carroll uses the new found comfort as a time to create unity and define individual goals of the group

Group counseling not only allows for members to learn from their therapist, it also allows for them to learn from personal experiences of other members and to gain insights and ideas on the issues they are confronting. Group counseling also helps in improving social skills among the members as they are able to interact freely in and out of the group. This way members can be more confident and open to interactions during the sessions. Group therapy influences growth and change to those involved. Also, it increases their self-awareness and enables them to gain sustenance from each other. Group counseling is also favorable to the therapist as they are able to gain faster and more efficient results for their members by counseling them simultaneously rather than one at a time. Jacobs, Mason, Harvill and Schimmel (2012) describe group counseling

Have you ever been to therapy/group therapy, know what it’s like to be there and to talk with others about everything going on or with the things you do/have done in your past, or even know anyone who is in it? I have been in group therapy for quite awhile now for a couple of mental illnesses and issues that I have which include severe depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic, anger issues, adhd, self-harm, troubled sleeping and eating, suicidal with a high risk, along with a series of abuse of drugs and alcohol. I am very isolated and most of the time all I do is lay in bed and do literally nothing because I never feel like doing anything. I have been struggling through these things for about 2 and a half years but going to therapy/group therapy and taking some of the prescribed medicine really does help a lot. From going to all the therapy/group therapy along with taking the prescribed medication has helped me quite a bit, I still have a hard time with my depression and a few other things but I am slowly recovering which takes forever but I am so glad that I am because I can 't stand feeling all this and going through all this but once it is over it’ll definitely be worth the time and hard work doing the things I am doing to recover. The therapists I have, Ty and Sheila are very good people, they listen to everyone and will help do everything they can to be there. There will always be some therapists around you so you can talk to them while they will

The counseling session goes through various characteristics. At the very earliest stage, the participants test the new relationship with the leader and with each other, and the leader, in a way, experiments too with the new relationship with the participators assessing which techniques would be best to employ with them and whether or not there is a match. As with all acquaintances, some work and some do not, and the earliest stages of the group session are a prelude to the future of the success of the group. Exploration is tentative, members learn the rules of this new game and the leader, in turn, learns how to act with participators.

This writer and Hampton met for an individual counseling session with the purpose of discussing his ambivalence with the church. This writer was able to learn and understand the importance of utilizing effective motivational interviewing techniques. The motivational interviewing techniques displayed in the individual counseling session involve open-ended questions, summarizing, simple reflection, and complex reflection. In addition, this writers overall experience about the individual counseling session with Hampton includes: feelings, thoughts, and concerns.

This article closely examines different ethical, legal, and treatment issues that arise in school group counseling. The author starts by looking at some of the psychological issues that effect school aged children. He also suggest some appropriate topics to offer group counseling on such as a divorce group, a drug and alcohol abuse group, or a physical abuse group. The article goes on to explain several different types of group intervention such as educational guidance groups, counseling groups, and therapy groups. Five different stages of groups; forming stage, storming stage, norming