1. Foundation Primary goal of school to educate the student
Beliefs and philosophy:
Primary goal of school to educate the student
Student welfare
Students with ADD/ADHD
Classroom management issues for teachers
Individual counseling (Mills, 2011)

2. Delivery System Guidance curriculum (8-week lesson plan)
Individual student planning
Responsive services
Systems support (collaborate with teachers and principals)

3. Research Support:
Data-Driven and Informed (Schwiebert, Sealander, & Tollerud, 1995)
Group Counseling Approach (Webb & Myrick, 2003); (Lock, 1996)
Self-Esteem and Group Identity (Gajaria, Yeung, Goodale, & Charach, 2011)
Fun and Games (Reddy, Spencer, Hall, & Rubel, 2001)
Parental Involvement (Blakemore, Shindler, & Conte, 1993)

4. Management Systems
Management Agreements (expectations; talked to administrators and based on needs assessment)
Evaluating program:
Use of Data
Student Monitoring

5. Accountability
“How are students different as a result of this program?”
Results Reports (includes process, perception, and results data)

6. Sample Lesson: Self-Regulatory, Relaxation Exercise
Application to Real-Life Example
Solidify Experience/Learning Aid (school pet, fish tank, sea monkeys, stuffed animal, or even computerized program, e.g. screen saver application)
Encourage Building on Strengths

7. Other Possible Applications:
Coping with Anxiety (relaxation techniques)
Stress-Reduction/Stress-Management
Children with Disabilities (using pet therapy)

8. References
Blakemore, B., Shindler, S., & Conte, R. (1993). A problem solving training program for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Canadian Journal Of School Psychology, 9(1), doi: / Bowey, B. A., (1992). Attention deficit disorders and the role of the elementary school counselor. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 27(1), Gajaria, A., Yeung, E., Goodale, T., & Charach, A. (2011). Beliefs about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and response to stereotypes: Youth postings in facebook groups. Journal Of Adolescent Health, 49(1), doi: /j.jadohealth Gallagher, T., What is ADD? Retrieved from: Lock, J. (1996). Developmental considerations in the treatment of school-age boys with ADHD: An example of a group treatment approach. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 35(11), doi: / Mills, J. L. (2011). Mob mentality and classroom management: Meeting student needs and building self- regulation skills. Dissertation Abstracts International Section A, 71.

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