I have attached a couple of annotated bibliographies I have done for this paper already to help with sources. I have pasted the syllabus instructions in here.
Group Proposal Paper: There will be 8-10 pages typed and double-spaced paper using APA style. The paper will include references from at least 5 to 8 peer reviewed journal articles and/or texts. You may use only one (1) website as a reference. The purpose of the paper is to propose a group the student can use as a counselor.
Some examples of topics for group papers: Loss-bereavement, children of divorce, building social skills, stepfamily issues, families of alcoholics, test-taking anxiety. It is advisable to choose a group that is not overly challenging for your first group experience (Ex. Bipolar children, bpd group, eating disorders). The group paper should address the following:
Initial Section (1 pg.)
Students will chose a type of group they wish to develop or expand on (e.g., CBT group on substance abuse, childrens group about divorce, etc.)
Students will introduce this topic in the initial section
Consider theories of group counseling, including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature.
Discuss the models, methods, and principles of program development and service delivery (e.g., support groups, peer facilitation training, parent education, self-help).
Discuss group dynamics, including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members roles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work.
Literature Review: (2-3 pgs.)
Does it describe the scope of the problem at hand?
Does it identify and describe the most important issues faced by group members?
Does it identify possible solutions discovered by past research and practice?
Does it review and integrate the information from the cited references?
Group Logistics (1-2 pgs.)
Is the duration sufficient to cover topic and allow for change?
What specific changes will occur as a result of a members participation?
Is the time sufficient for number of members?
What potential barriers to scheduling exist?
Screening (2 pgs.)
When deciding whom to exclude, what are the criteria?
When deciding who to include, which of the following are taken into account: gender, cognitive ability, maturity, duration of issue, frequency of issue, intensity of issue, acceptance and/or completion of issue.
Individualized Goals (1 pg.)
How do you intend to facilitate change for individuals and the group as a whole (i.e. coaching, role play, support for/and opportunity to transfer learning to real life)?
Outline Group Session (for each stage) (1-2 pgs.)
What would a group session look like for each stage in your theoretical orientation?
Initial Stage
Middle (working stage)
Ending (Termination)
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