Social Work Group Therapy || Co -facilitating a Girls Group

Facilitating groups is a big part of social work, you either love them or hate them. If the idea of facilitating a group is intimidating to you--You are NOT ALONE! Most social workers are a little intimidated by group therapy...Today I will show you how I co-facilitated an elementary girls group. If you are looking for a group intervention to assist with leadership skill building keep watching. I will be sharing a fun ice breaker idea and two great resources to utilizes in groups with students.
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[@katherinevalentin3438]

I must admit I am addicted to your videos!! You have great content, information, and provide a valuable an authentic perspective. Thanks!

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Katherine Valentin thanks a bunch!!! I try to bring content that’s fun yet informative- so much more to come!!! ☀️

[@ndinelagofoibekapewasha]

I am about to start my frist girl group next week saturday and i am so excited. running into your videos is the best cant wait to learn more.

[@emilyjones4000]

Lauren!!! You are my spirit animal! I am also a clinical social worker and groups nerd! I am currently teaching an undergraduate groups class and am so excited to share this with my class!

[@carolinehabel]

You seem like a wonderful social worker and all of the kids you work with are fortunate to have someone like you on their side!

[@Twinmama143]

That was amazing girl. Omg props to you. I am pretty intimidated as well, well for me its with Jr High, HS kids, they are more cruel. But it's amazing how we heal ourselves along the way and find out how we can help ourselves as well. Thank you

[@East.143]

Thank you so very much for your videos and expertise. I'm a current MSW grad student and have just begun my first year of internship at an alternative High School so I need all of the tools and information that I can possibly receive and your channel is a great way to gain such information!

[@momofsdg]

SO much cultural competence here AND, omg the best part, REPRESENTATION! Thank you so much for putting the material and yourself out there to educate and inspire others. Can’t wait to incorporate into my 101 class. 🙌🏽

[@lucreziatranchina1229]

I wish there was a love button...this was beautiful!

[@rebeccacradit2889]

You are fabulous! Thank you!

[@Lovelybeauty40k]

Hi Lauren. I love the video therefore, I was hoping I can have your lesson plan so I can try this exercise with my students at my elementary school. I believe this will be a great experience for me and the students.

[@007MsMonique]

Thanks for sharing this information. I would love a copy of the activity. Love your videos:)

[@katiepacheco1338]

❤️❤️Hi Lauren! I am a MSW student, and so very thankful for you and your social media presence!

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Thanks so much Katie...I try hard to inspire those interested in social work to keep going!!! Your support means a lot to me!

[@mjones9751]

Thank you this was really helpful. I'm currently in graduate school for Social work.

[@litingchow3164]

Wow your videos are AMAZINGGG! More videos pls!:) im so glad I found u and subscribed! Im so so so inspired and all the more I want to study harder and be a social worker :’)

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Yay! I'm glad you found my little corner of YoutTube too! Thanks for the support! More videos to come !!!

[@sarai637]

Your vlogs always inspire me to keep going on this career path💕thank you!

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Yay! Then I better make more We need you in our field!😉

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Hey loves ❤️ hope you all are doing well!!! Going into a girl group reminded me a lot of my grade school experience-it always surprises me when my social work pals admit to being the “bully” in grade school 🤣 they have come a long way... never say people can’t change! How was your 5th grade school year???

[@artmonkey24]

I too was bullied when I was younger, most of it happened during middle school. I was often surprised when I found out other social work students used to be bullies, but I also saw them still exemplify some of those characteristics even in college so I wasn't all that surprised. It often upset me because I was the only one in my classes that admitted and reflected on being bullied. It's extremely comforting to see another social worker who was formerly bullied. This is a bit of a personal question and it's completely up to you on whether or not you want to answer it but I'm curious: did you become a school social worker because of your bullying experiences in elementary school?

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Congrats to you for reflecting on your bullying experience...you are right, workplace bullying still exists- but now we will be stronger to handle and advocate for ourselves and others! Bullying is a small reason I opted to become a school social worker, I chose social work to offer more opportunity and mental health assistance to at risk populations 💎

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[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Thanks so much Amanda!!! You’re awesome 👏🏼

[@jennyroldan2934]

I really loved this video, it gave me a lot of ideas and it motivated me in some way to keep on going with my interest in being a school social worker as well. I am often questioning all the time between school counselor and school social work since they are both so similar, but social work interests me more because of how much more is done, even tho both have their impact in similar and different ways. Sometimes I question if I can do this major because of moments of self doubt at times or the role I will take in leading and guiding others, but messages and videos like this really do help in figuring my thoughts on what I want to be and do. I also was bullied through out elementary school and had a lot of moments of rejection in that time period , so maybe that is why it is sometimes difficult for me to socialize with young kids at times despite how much I love that population. Its ironic how that works.. But I really want to be able to help kids and especially the adolescent population, so I'm working on my confidence on those things. :)

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

I am so happy it helped... Once you are in the position of helping children you will find that need someone like you that has had the experiences you have been through- school social work and counseling are very similar yet apart- just like flowers from the same garden!! 🌸🌺

[@dianebusch7405]

I love you and your videos!

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

thanks so much!!!

[@stargalindo8080]

Thank you

[@GiovannaFarnum]

Hi Lauren! I love what you are doing. How wonderful. I like groups. I’m your fellow SW in Florida. Can you share it with me,please.

[@brendaaguero8697]

I am working on my masters in social work i would love more information on the group with the activity of virtues, I work for TDCJ parole now

[@luxuryforfun396]

How would you prepare and change things up. Running a small group of like 4 or 5 kids at any topic could be stress management, could be anger management, how you would modify what you do in the group in order to address the different learning styles of the student.

[@AngelFacee0124]

Hi Lauren I love this idea for a group I'm going in to my second year field placement for my MSW program and I'm placed at a middle school I think this would be a great idea for a group. Could you send me some information templates on this lesson?

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

sure -- email me at [e-mail]

[@kimmybreid]

I am interested in this activity.

[@Hamster2014]

How do you begin to form the group? How long was the session? Was it Gen Ed?

[@jowemaglasang90]

please give me some programs and activities while doing group work.

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[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Love it!!! Thanks for the support ❤️

[@tessaburnett9466]

I’m 25 and would’ve loved to be in this group 💕☺️

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

LOL, love this! You are welcome anytime!

[@animemangaluv13]

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[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Hey girl!!! Thanks for the love!!!

[@kaitlynbriann96]

Do all social workers have to do group therapy? :( I want to do social work and I feel like I could do one on one therapy but I’m terrified of group therapy

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Social Work Lifestyle thanks for the love Ashley ❤️❤️

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[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Jatinder Kaur ❤️yesss thanks for the love!!!

[@nieceyb3068]

Hello! Can you tell me what your focus was in your MSW program please and share how one can switch areas of interest after completing school?

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

I was on a clinical track

[@selinaduran2523]

Would you recommend that book for all ages? I’m doing my internship at a high school this coming year

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Selina Duran - yay! I’m so excited for you! I did my internship at a HS as well! The School if Awake text would need to be modified a bit but - yes I think it has beautiful lessons for older girls as well!! I’ll be pulling from it for my students next school year for sure👌🏽💎

[@ayannaroberts7]

Can you please share the activity info with me. Thank you

[@ememsamuel3278]

am really interested in being a social worker, i have a degree in International Law and diplomacy can i still do MSW?

[@demesisnegron3779]

Yes of course. You can get a master degree on it but you will have to do two years. I do know some programs have a. Degree that has a bridge between law ans social work

[@adrianatabares4059]

Hi Lauren is there a boy version of this book or can I use this book with both boys and girls?

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

I have not seen a male version, but I honestly think it would work with all kids! You may have to change the wording from jewels to stones

[@christien702]

Where can we follow you on Snapchat? I love everything you create. I’m a new school social worker in a pre-k to 4th grade school. 😀

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Yay!! Welcome- can’t wait to follow you as well- I’m at @socialwork101

[@rachelkerr4702]

Can you explain how being a school social worker at the elementary level and middle school levels differ?

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

Sure! Great video suggestion! Are thinking of becoming a school social worker Rachel?

[@rachelkerr4702]

Yes! I’m a senior psychology undergrad right now and am exploring my options.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

We didn't get to see you in action with the clients

[@lynnamang09]

Hi. My name is Rosy Mang. I'm 23 and currently in my 3rd year as a Student Social Worker in South Africa. And part of one of my assignments is to do group session. And I chose 6 girls (teenagers) in my church to do it with. So this is my first group session that I will be doing with them and their issue is expectations on young ladies according to African culture. I have to draw up a session plan and everything. Please if you may help and assist me on how to go about it. I can work with individuals but since now they want to see how we work with group I am lost. So please if you have any idea or tips please help a soon to be Social Worker out. Thank you so much.🙏🙏🙏🥺💕💕💕

[@jonathangutierrez6853]

Are you sure its pronounced that way

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

lol - Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cosy, charming or special🤗

[@Twinmama143]

That was amazing girl. Omg props to you. I am pretty intimidated as well, well for me its with Jr High, HS kids, they are more cruel. But it's amazing how we heal ourselves along the way and find out how we can help ourselves as well. Thank you

[@SocialWorkScrapbook]

THANK YOU! Thanks for sharing!