
Helping At-Risk Students, First Edition
A Group Counseling Approach for Grades 6-9
Guilford Publications (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 21. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-1-57230-571-7 (ISBN)
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Description
This book provides a comprehensive, empirically supported group counseling program for youngsters at risk for academic, behavioral, and emotional difficulties. Designed for implementation in the span of a school semester, the curriculum has been shown to foster competence in areas crucial to successful development, including problem solving, violence prevention, and interpersonal skill building. The book first presents an overview of program goals and methods and describes how to set up groups, select members, and promote a trusting, supportive environment. Step-by-step guidelines for conducting each session are then delineated. The book describes a wealth of engaging activities and discussions that facilitate exploration of such vital issues as educational goals, ethnic identity, prejudice and discrimination, peer pressure, and family relationships. Appendices contain reproducible materials in both English and Spanish, including forms, pregroup and postgroup assessments, and student game cards, worksheets, and handouts. This innovative curriculum is ideal for use with youngsters dealing with family distress, academic problems, exposure to violence, and socioeconomic disadvantage.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
578 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57230-571-7 (9781572305717)
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Helping At-Risk Students, Second Edition
A Group Counseling Approach for Grades 6-9
Book
02/2009
2nd Edition
Guilford Publications
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Content
Guidelines for Setting Up and Leading Groups. Goals of the Program. Getting Started. Group Counseling Techniques. Dilemmas for Group Leaders. The SPARK Curriculum. Overview of Module Content. Recruitment Criteria. Module One: Trust Building and Content. Recruitment Criteria. Module One: Trust Building and Communication Skills. Module Two: Anger Management and Problem-Solving Skills. Module Three: Ethnic Identity and Anti-Prejudice. Module Four: Educational Aspirations. Module Five: Peer Pressure and Gangs. Module Six: Exposure to Violence and Posttraumatic Stress Reactions. Module Seven: Family Relationships. Termination Session: The Party. Effectiveness of SPARK Groups. Characteristics of Participating Group Members. Outcomes of the Groups. Summary and Conclusions. Appendices: A. Sample Materials for Beginning Groups. B. Curriculum Materials and Handouts. C. Sample Materials in Spanish for Beginning Groups. D. Curriculum Materials and Handouts in Spanish.