A compilation of small-group counseling topics specifically for middle-school counselors. This book is a compilation of two types of small-group counseling programs.

Each group begins with an energizer and directions for eighteen different energizers are included. In addition to the many discussion topics, reproducible activity sheets, and interactive activities each small group includes a bingo game which is used to review the concepts presented in each group

In this publication you will find complete directions for presenting groups on:

Anger Management

Bullying

Coping

Decision Making

Divorce

Grief And Loss

Self-Esteem

Skills For Success

Stress Management

Plus...

The Grab Bag Guidance which is a small-group counseling program that touches on self-esteem, anger management, stress management, loss, and bullying.

Also included is a sample Parent Permission Letter, invitation for the students selected for the groups, passes for the students to use when coming to the group, a Survey For Small Group Sessions to give clarification as to what each group is about, and and Evaluation of Group Sessions for counselor feedback.

Here is the book middle school counselors have been waiting for.

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TOPICS: Anger management, self-esteem, decision-making, bullying, divorce, grief and loss,stress, coping

INCLUDES: Lesson plans, activities, numerous reproducibles

GRADE LEVELS: 5-9/AGES: 10-14

FOR USE WITH: Small groups

AUTHOR: Becky Kirby

RECOMMENDED FOR: Middle-school counselors, youth group leaders

8.5 x 11, 272 pages, paperback, black & white illustrations, 2005

COMING SOON

GRAB BAG GUIDANCE

Targeted Population: Students needing to improve academically and/or socially

Program Components: 10 small-group programs; 18 energizers; reproducibles

Applicable For:

ARRA: Improving Student Achievement
Study Skills and Test Taking
Peer Relationships (Peer Relationships, Peer Interaction, Self-Esteem/Self-Understanding)

Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
Academic Improvement (Study Skills and Test Taking)
Personal and Social Growth (Character Education, Peer Interaction, Peer Relationships, Self-Esteem/Self Understanding)

Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Violence Prevention (Anger Management, Behavior, Character Education)
Safe and Drug-Free Learning Environment that Supports Academic Achievement (Bullying, Internet Safety, Teasing)

Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs (Academic Planning, Career Planning, Decision Making, Peer Interaction, Peer Relationships, Work and Self)