Kimberly Hall

Using the solving problems together psychoeducational group counseling model as an intervention for negative peer pressure.

Abstract:
Problem-focused interventions are considered to be one of the most effective group counseling strategies with adolescents. This article describes a problem-focused group counseling model, Solving Problems Together (SPT), that focuses on working with students who struggle with negative peer pressure. Adapted from the teaching philosophy of problem-based learning, SPT provides students with the opportunity to work toward positive solutions for overcoming peer pressure, while simultaneously helping them to increase their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Citation:
Hall, K. R., Rushing, J. L., & Khurshid, A. (2011). Using the solving problems together psychoeducational group counseling model as an intervention for negative peer pressure. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 36(2), 97-110.

Toward a pedagogy of counselor education

Abstract:
Pedagogy bridges the gap between teachers who simply know their content area and teachers who are successful at helping students learn (Carr et al., 2000); however, a review of the literature reveals that pedagogy is rarely discussed in counselor education. Examples of this lack of pedagogy can be found inside counseling textbooks, counselor preparation programs, and counseling classrooms. This article examines the lack of pedagogy in school counselor preparation programs and provides examples of how pedagogy can be introduced into counselor education.

Citation:
Mobley, J. A., Hall, K. R., & Crowell, J. L. (2008). Toward a pedagogy of counselor education. Spectrum, 69(1), 16-23.

Anger in middle school: The solving problems together model

Author(s): Kimberly Hall, Jeri Lynn Rushing, Rachel Owens

Abstract:
Problem-focused interventions are considered to be one of the most effective group counseling strategies with adolescents. This article describes a problem-focused group counseling model, Solving Problems Together (SPT), with a small group of adolescent African American boys struggling with anger management. Adapted from the teaching philosophy of problem-based learning, SPT provides students with the opportunity to work toward positive solutions for managing their anger, while simultaneously helping them to increase their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Disciplinary referrals related to anger and violent behavior decreased significantly after completion of the group experience.

Citation:
Hall, K. R., Rushing, J. R., & Owens, R. (2009). Anger in middle school: The solving problems together model. Journal of School Counseling, 7(39). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v7n39.pdf