In this episode of School Counseling Simplified,I am diving deep into the topic of small group counseling. As a small group enthusiast, I'm sharing my expertise on the benefits of small group work and provides a step-by-step guide for school counselors on how to effectively plan and implement small groups from start to finish. This episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to take the stress out of small group planning. Some Highlighted from this episode:

• The two main reasons Rachel loves facilitating small groups: efficiency in seeing more students in less time, and the opportunity to watch students connect, bond, and learn from one another.

• The importance of having a referral system in place to identify students who would benefit from small group counseling.

• Tips for recruiting students for small groups, including reaching out to teachers and parents.

• The necessity of obtaining parent permission before starting a small group, and suggestions for what to include in the permission slip.

• Strategies for scheduling small groups, including navigating potential pushback from teachers and finding the best time that works for all students involved.

Don't miss out on the rest of my advice on small group planning. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about this efficient and impactful tier of school counseling services.

** And don't forget to tune in next week for Small Group Planning Start to Finish Part II**

Resources mentioned:

• Join my school counselor membership IMPACT here!
• School Counseling Referral Form
• Editable Parent Permission Slip
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School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.

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