Your First Counseling Small Group Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect

Starting your first counseling group can feel overwhelming. Are the right students selected? What should the permission form include? What if students don’t participate—or the lesson falls flat?

In this episode of Counselor Chat, we’re taking the pressure off and focusing on what you truly need to launch a purposeful, safe, and effective small group.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Select students thoughtfully
  • Handle family permission and student assent
  • Create clear group expectations
  • Use a simple, repeatable session structure
  • Measure student progress without complicated data
  • Adjust your curriculum as student needs emerge


Your students don’t need a perfect group counselor. They need someone who is prepared, present, and willing to learn alongside them.


Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast


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