EDC 577: Advanced School Counseling Applications and Techniques - Week 8

Vocabulary flashcards covering small group counseling stages, facilitation techniques, empathy building, and behavior management based on Week 8 of EDC 577.

Stage 1: Initial Stage

The early phase of small group counseling encompassing Sessions 1-2, focused on orientation, establishing group norms, and building initial rapport.

Stage 2: Work Stage

The productive phase of small group counseling encompassing Sessions 3-4, where members actively engage in activities, explore topics, and work toward group goals.

Stage 3: Closure Stage

The concluding phase of small group counseling encompassing Sessions 5-6, centered on reviewing progress, synthesizing learning, and managing group termination.

Preparedness

A foundational group facilitation skill that involves being organized and clearly explaining how each selected activity directly relates to group goals.

Positive Behavior Management Skills

Facilitator techniques centered on directly modeling expected behavior and upholding agreed-upon group norms.

Go Arounds

A structured session technique utilized at the beginning or end of a meeting where every member has an opportunity to share takeaways, responses, or checks for understanding with options for responding.

Linking

A facilitation technique used throughout a session that connects the statements, feelings, or experiences of different group members to encourage empathy and cohesion.

Active Listening

A core communication skill modeled and taught in group counseling that involves listening for both feelings and content, along with the ability to summarize both.

Wait Time

The intentional practice of pausing for a few seconds before speaking so the facilitator does not always act as the first responder, giving members space to support one another.

Safe Space

A supportive, secure group environment fostered by the facilitator that serves as the key to decreasing participant resistance and increasing group cohesion.

Student Resistance

Hesitancy or unwillingness by group members to participate in counseling activities, which may outwardly manifest as anger, fear, or silence.

"I" Messages

A communication strategy practiced throughout group sessions that enables members to express their personal feelings and perspectives without assigning blame to others.