31 Aug NSSI Group Proposal
The Group Proposal (150 points)
Choose a clinical population, setting, and topic of interest to you. Develop a six-session group-counseling program that you could use in your practicum, internship, or post-graduate work. Organize your work into sections. It should be complete enough that any counselor could pick it up and implement your program. Get creative and have fun! Examples of group programs are provided in CANVAS.
*Note that counseling groups vary tremendously and the group you design should be appropriate for your chosen population/topic/setting. The examples are to be used as templates, not specific guides.
This is a large, multipart assignment (think marathon, not sprint!). Organize your work into sections with a table of contents including:
- Introduction: Describe the client population (e.g., adolescent girls), setting (e.g., 8th grade), timeline (e.g., weekly for 6 weeks), and purpose of the group (e.g., self-esteem/empowerment). Describe the salient considerations for planning and facilitating this type of group (e.g., recruitment, screening, pre-group preparation, confidentiality, supplies, location, etc.). What do we know works well with this population? What are important considerations for groups in this setting? Research at least three sources prior to residency and inlcude at least five references in the Final Project.
- Session Plans and Materials: Name each of the six sessions and state the basic goals. Describe the (expected) group stage of development and any considerations and strategies for handling this group stage effectively. Describe the substance of the session and your rationale for choosing each topic or activity. Include all components of planned activities (e.g., questions/prompts for planned discussions or worksheets) so that another counselor could facilitate the group from your manual alone.
- Post-Group Plan and Evaluation: Describe how you will evaluate client progress and the effectiveness of your group. How will you know your clients got something out of it? How will you know what they gained? How will you use that information to improve future groups? Will you have a post-group follow-up meeting?
