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Group Leadership Of Experienced Middle School Counselors, Robert E. Rice
Group Leadership Of Experienced Middle School Counselors, Robert E. Rice
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ABSTRACT
GROUP LEADERSHIP OF EXPERIENCED MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSLEORS
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Robert E. Rice
Middle school students experience biological, cognitive, and social changes as they struggle with identity formation, self-concept, self-esteem, and academic success. Psycho-educational groups are an effective and efficient method for confronting social/emotional or academic problems that prohibit middle school students from performing well in schools. An essential component in the successful counseling of middle school groups is the skill and experience of the group leader. Research on school-based groups has focused on all areas with the exception of group leadership. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore …