As a school adjustment counselor/ school social worker intern at the GOALS program, North Quincy High School (which was across the street from the GOALS program and part of my internship), and RALLY, I created, led, and co-facilitated many groups with middle and high school students. I also lead informal group conversations around social skills as well as career and college readiness as a Zone Facilitator for Boston Scholar Athletes. As a facilitator, I learned how to plan and lead meaningful groups. I also learned to appreciate that some of the most powerful group sessions occurred when I let the students lead and ask questions. I loved watching students grow in their ability to share their voice, respectfully ask questions, and reflect on their emotions.
Please see below for some of the curriculums I created and led. If you'd like more information about any of the group curriculums, please feel free to download the curriculums. I would also love to hear any feedback you have to offer.
Please see below for some of the curriculums I created and led. If you'd like more information about any of the group curriculums, please feel free to download the curriculums. I would also love to hear any feedback you have to offer.
High school students on the autism spectrum
social skills group curriculum
As an adjustment counselor intern at the GOALS program. I co-created and co-facilitated group curriculums for high school students on the autism spectrum at North Quincy High School. The students ranged from 14-21 years of age. These students loved using board games and activities during their sessions.
High school girls achievement group curriculum
I created and led a Girls Achievement group for high school girls at North Quincy High School. These students ranged from 9th to 12th grade and many of them had a diagnosis or dual diagnosis of anxiety, depression, or a personality disorder. During these groups, we discussed goal setting, focused on solutions, planned transitions, and formed positive relationships. I really enjoyed getting to see these girls grow in their ability to form positive female relationships, share with one another, and reflect their own emotions.
high school student Financial literacy program curriculum
I led a financial literacy group for high school students. These students ranged from 10th to 12th grade and many of them had behavioral and academic challenges. During these groups, we used a computer program to learn about financial responsibilities, responsible spending and saving habits, and how to build a resume. Discussing students thoughts on money was very interesting and opened the door to many realistic conversations about future careers and opportunities.
Goals of Financial Literacy Program
1. Students will learn about long-term and short-term goals and how to reach goals by using small action steps.
2. Students will learn how to use time management, health skills, shopping, career exploration, education and advancement, and buying a home skills in order to be able to make informed decisions about their financial literacy habits.
3. Students will learn how to make informed decisions about spending and saving habits, checking accounts, credit, online banking, taxes, investments and insurance.
4. Students will create a financial plan that will analyze their habits and help them make future financial decisions.
5. Students will learn that financial planning and long term goals are not rigid and restrictive, but must be changeable and flexible.
1. Students will learn about long-term and short-term goals and how to reach goals by using small action steps.
2. Students will learn how to use time management, health skills, shopping, career exploration, education and advancement, and buying a home skills in order to be able to make informed decisions about their financial literacy habits.
3. Students will learn how to make informed decisions about spending and saving habits, checking accounts, credit, online banking, taxes, investments and insurance.
4. Students will create a financial plan that will analyze their habits and help them make future financial decisions.
5. Students will learn that financial planning and long term goals are not rigid and restrictive, but must be changeable and flexible.
middle school students Anger management group curriculum
I created and co-facilitated an anger management group for middle school students at the GOALS program. The group started with boys and girls ranging in the 7th and 8th grade. As the group changed, I worked with the girls and my co-facilitator worked with the boys. I enjoyed discussing triggers and possible coping mechanisms with students.
Group curriculums implemented at rally
While at the RALLY program, I co-facilitated a group called Ready, Set, Action and StrongLinks. These curriculums were created by RALLY. My co-facilitators and I used the Ready, Set, Action curriculum with a group of 3 girls and 3 boys in the 6th grade. We used the Stronglinks curriculum with a group of 5 girls in the 5th and 6th grade. It was very rewarding to see the students improve their ability to control their body and actions in the Ready, Set, Action group and develop meaningful relationships with other girls in the Stronglinks group.
ready, set, actionReady, Set, Action is a co-ed group designed for children ages 9-15 who are drawn towards physical activity, movement, body impulses, and hands-on activities, but who might struggle with impulsivity and self regulation. The group primarily engages students kinesthetically, capitalizing on these children's natural desire to be moving. This group utilizes hands-on activities to help children reflect on how their actions impact their learning experience, and to improve concentration and impulse control. Each activity can be facilitated to help students feel part of a caring community, express themselves productively, and understand the importance of reflection in acquiring new knowledge. Click here for more info.
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StronglinksStrongLinks: is a group designed for girls ages 11-15 who have a strong focus on social connection and relationships, but are sometimes at risk of sacrificing self-expression in social contexts. The group helps girls connect with one another while simultaneously practicing ways to safely assert each girl's individuality and voice. StrongLinks primarily engages students through expressive arts and reflective activities including journaling, media literacy, and arts and crafts. These modalities provide adolescent girls opportunities for safe expression of ideas, values, and beliefs while connecting with peers about relevant day-to-day issues. Click here for more info.
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