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Integrating Wellness within Group Counseling for Latinx Adolescents
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Cavazos Vela, Javier; Ikonomopoulos, James; Garcia, Christian; Whittenberg, James; Gonzalez, Stacey Lee – Journal of School Counseling, 2019
Latinx adolescents may begin middle school with lower levels of life satisfaction and hope. In the current study, we implemented a small-series (N = 4) single-case research design to evaluate the impact of a group counseling wellness experience to increase Latinx adolescents' life satisfaction and hope. Analysis of participants' scores on outcome…
Descriptors: Wellness, Middle School Students, Hispanic American Students, Scores
Leadership-Driven Anger Management Groups for Adolescents: Do They Really Work?
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Burt, Isaac – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2018
This study investigated a current trend in anger-management groups labeled as leadership development. The goal of the investigation was to determine if leadership is a critical factor in working with angry youth. A total of 52 middle school-aged adolescents from 2 schools served as participants. Of those, 18 participants received a strength-based,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Group Counseling, Leadership Training, Psychological Patterns
Recreating Community among Gifted African American Students through Group Counseling
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Bonner, Layla; Hicks, Janet; Pennie, Gerald – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2019
Predominantly White Educational Institutions often fail to meet the needs of gifted African American students. Racial discrimination, lack of teacher cultural competence, and deficit ideologies create barriers impacting student academic success, emotional well-being, and sense of belonging. School counselors are in optimal positions to assist…
Descriptors: Group Counseling, African American Students, Academically Gifted, Sense of Community
Exploring the Impact of a Positive Psychology Intervention with Latina/o Adolescents
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Vela, Javier Cavazos; Garcia, Christian; Whittenberg, James; Ikonomopoulos, James; Gonzalez, Stacey L. – Journal of School Counseling, 2019
Latina/o adolescents may begin middle school with lower levels of life satisfaction, hope, and self-compassion. In the current study, a small-series (N = 5) single-case research design was implemented to evaluate the impact of a positive psychology group counseling experience to increase Latina/o adolescents' life satisfaction, hope, and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Hispanic American Students, Case Studies, Psychology
Anger in Middle School: The Solving Problems Together Model
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Hall, Kimberly R.; Rushing, Jeri L.; Owens, Rachel B. – Journal of School Counseling, 2009
Problem-focused interventions are considered to be one of the most effective group counseling strategies with adolescents. This article describes a problem-focused group counseling model, Solving Problems Together (SPT), with a small group of adolescent African American boys struggling with anger management. Adapted from the teaching philosophy of…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Violence, Group Counseling, Psychological Patterns
Helping Students Cope with Loss: Incorporating Art into Group Counseling
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Finn, Cindy A. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2003
Art has been considered to be a valuable therapeutic tool with children and adolescents who are experiencing grief. This article explores the use of art within the context of group bereavement counseling. The literatures concerning the effectiveness of grief groups and the use of art therapy with children are reviewed, and a case study of a…
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Art Therapy, Grief, Case Studies