Middle School Family Changes: Divorce & Separation Small Group Curriculum

Description

This 10-session small group counseling curriculum teaches middle school (5th – 8th grade) students to cope with family changes: divorce + separation.

⭐ This group focuses on understanding divorce and separation, sharing our stories, exploring our feelings and worries, using a Circle of Control, learning tips for living in two homes, understanding our schedule, knowing our rights, and practicing coping skills.

♥️ These materials are also perfect for individual counseling!

✨ THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Detailed step-by-step plans for each session
• A 29-page workbook that students work on each session in full color and black/white
• Engaging materials for 5th – 8th graders: icebreakers, crafts, interactive activities, a “Divorce Dictionary,” informational flip craft, posters, discussion cards, writing pages, sorting games, and more
• 1 digital for Google Slides™ and PowerPoint presentation (for Session 9)
• Pretest/posttest to track student growth and progress
• Binder cover
• Binder spines
• Alignment to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
• Teacher referral forms
• Parent letters in English & Spanish
• EDITABLE versions of all forms
• Hall passes
• Student reminder cards
• Attendance chart
• Group rules
• Confidentiality agreement
• Feelings check-in
• Completion certificate
• All forms and student activities available in full color and black/white

✅ Versions of all forms are included for school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: This group is flexible and customizable to meet the needs and developmental level of your students. Implement all 10 sessions in the order presented. Or change the order of sessions, pick and choose certain sessions, or add in your own materials.

⭐ Session Outline:

1. Session 1: Introductions & Icebreakers
2. Session 2: Divorce Dictionary
3. Session 3: My Family Story
4. Session 4: Exploring My Feelings
5. Session 5: Exploring My Worries
6. Session 6: My Circle of Control
7. Session 7: Tips for Living in Two Homes
8. Session 8: Kids’ Rights
9. Session 9: Coping with Family Changes
10. Session 10: Group Closure & Reflection