Determine a theme or central idea of a text and

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the
text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective
summary of the text.
Session #2
ASCA Personal/Social Development - PS:A1 Acquire Self-knowledge
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:B1 Self-knowledge Application
PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills
School Counseling Content: Behavior Standard: B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive relationships with
other students.
Mathematics Content: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.IC.B.4
Use data from a sample survey to estimate a population mean or proportion; develop a margin of error
through the use of simulation models for random sampling.
4) Student discusses the importance of supporting theoretical orientations and techniques in school
counseling prevention and intervention programs.
As stated in the Gladding (2016) text, the group’s theoretical orientation is a “statement about how the
leader thinks and conducts a group” (p. 84). The theoretical base must align with the needs of the group
and the facilitator should be aware of the limitations and strengths of the approach used. Also, the
facilitator must account for variables by using an eclectic theoretical approach (Gladding, 2016). Using a

theoretical approach is important because there is empirical data that proves the effectiveness of each
approach and school counselors should not waste time using techniques that have not been proven to
work.
Attachments
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relationships_healthy_vs_unhealthy_mylemarks_llc___fillable.pdf
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relationships_relationships_red_flags_mylemarks_llc.pdf
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relationships_healthy_dating_relationships_mylemarks_llc.pdf
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Dear_Abbey_letter.docx
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Pain_by_Rose_Caraway.pdf
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healthy_relationships_resolving_conflict_in_a_relationship__teen__mylemarks_llc.pdf
Component #3: Ethical, Legal, Multicultural
1) Student identifies ethical and legal considerations in group work with minors in the schools and
those specific to this group program.
The ASCA Ethical Standards for school counselors states that school counselors have a responsibility to
students and their parents. Ethical and legal considerations regarding parents are to respect the rights of
the parents and to always get consent before conducting any group with a minor. Inform parents of all
confidentiality rules that apply to them and their children. For this particular group, the responsibilities
to the student are confidentiality, informed consent, respecting their diversity, encouraging student’s
maximum development in the areas of social/emotional development. School counselors must provide
opportunities for students to develop their mindsets and behaviors.
2) Student creates a signed consent form to be distributed to parents of students prior to participation
in group counseling to include limits to confidentiality in group work (attach as a supplemental form in