This session supports elementary school counselors in designing and facilitating effective small-group counseling experiences within a tiered system of support. Participants will review foundational group counseling skills, examine how psychoeducational groups can address common student needs, and explore curriculum and resources related to anxiety, stress, coping skills, learning strategies, self-management, and social skills. Emphasis will be placed on intentional group planning, standards alignment, and skill-building outcomes for students.

Participant Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe foundational small-group counseling skills and facilitation practices.

2. Align small-group counseling goals with ASCA Student Standards.

3. Identify psychoeducational group topics that address common elementary student needs.

4. Select small-group curriculum or resources that support coping skills, learning strategies, self-management, or social skills.

5. Draft a small-group counseling plan connected to student needs and tiered supports.