Task Description:

Students will submit an assignment of 2000 words on the following topic:

Identify an issue/problem that you believe concerns a number of students in your work setting, or based on your background reading, is of general concern to students/individuals within a particular age range (e.g., substance abuse, peer relationships, dealing with divorce, self-esteem) and develop a program of group guidance activities to address the issue/concern identified.

Your assignment must include the following:

a) a rationalefor using group procedures for the particular issue you choose to address,

b) a brief statement differentiating group guidance from group counselling, and

c) a description of the activities you would use.

2000 words