Group Experiences for School Counselors. A Program Guide for Group Processes Workshops for School Counselors

This booklet serves as a basis for an experience-based group guidance workshop for school counselors. By providing activities, practice in methodology, and feedback, the workshop aims at the following objectives: (1) to equip counselors with specific techniques appropriate to group leaders; (2) to encourage counselor creativity in group guidance activities; (3) to promote personal development of group leaders; and (4) to develop improved skills in interpersonal relations. The major techniques employed to meet these objectives consist of brainstorming, achieving consensus, building group unity, and role playing. The booklet discusses five types of group leadership styles and provides evaluation skills related to group activities. Personal growth sessions and communication skills constitute additional emphasis of the workshop. (Author/LAA)