GROUP LEADING PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n
You will lead a 1\u20132-hour group session in your community. The purpose of this assignment is for you to gain experience planning and leading a group with attention to group dynamics, group process, ethical and effective group facilitation, and leadership responsibilities. The group must have between 5\u201312 adult participants, excluding yourself and any co-leader.<\/p>\n
Note that you must submit this Group Leading Proposal and check Blackboard and your email for approval\/changes\/feedback from the instructor prior to leading the group. While there is some flexibility allowed in the type of group and its purpose, these important parameters must be met:<\/p>\n
All group members must be engaged and participate<\/p>\n
Note that any exceptions to these parameters must be discussed with and approved by the instructor at his\/her discretion on a case-by-case basis. Also note that in order to receive credit for leading, the group and the meeting must be consistent with your approved proposal.<\/p>\n
Your Group Leading Proposal must provide the requested information and be submitted as a Word document organized using the subheadings indicated below. The proposal must be well-written in current APA format with a cover page and use of the first person pronoun is encouraged. An abstract and references page are not required.<\/p>\n
Introduction and Background<\/p>\n
Briefly describe your prior experience leading groups. Explain your choice of group for this assignment. Writer my prior experience in leading a life transition group .<\/p>\n
The Group Context<\/p>\n
Briefly describe the (organizational) context for the group you propose to lead This is a support group that helps military wives deal with the deployment of their spouses , as well as its nature and general purpose. Is it an existing group? yes If so, is it open or closed, closed how long has it been meeting, and how frequently? during deployments. Is participation voluntary or mandatory? voluntary What is your prior role and involvement in this group? My prior role was an ombudsman, who always had a direct contact with the ships command.<\/p>\n
Writer here is a web site that you can use : https:\/\/encore.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/ECHTransitionGuide.pdf<\/p>\n
The Setting<\/p>\n
Disclose when you will lead your meeting (date, time, and length). Meets every Saturday during deployment for 1 hour. What is the location and setting for this meeting? Family support center on a military base. How many participants do you expect?10-12 women . Provide relevant demographic information about them. women may may include children. What is their relationship to you? None What communication will be used to announce\/promote the meeting? By reading the message from the commanding officer, and how the deployment is during, as well as dates as to how the wives can send encouragement gifts, letters etc.<\/p>\n
Meeting Goal and Norms<\/p>\n
Identify the goal of the group session you will lead and explain how and why this goal is appropriate for this particular group and this meeting. Describe the ice-breaker or warm-up activity you plan you use to open the meeting. What expectations and norms will you need to communicate up front in regards to your role, confidentiality, member participation, etc.? Writer please know that all information is fictional, so feel free to elaborate to help me get the best grade possible.<\/p>\n
Meeting Content and Process<\/p>\n
Describe the thematic content for the proposed meeting in some detail and how it will be processed, including format and type of exercise(s), if any. What materials, supplies and\/or props will you distribute? Provide a timeline for the session. You must plan with the number of participants and the available time in mind, allowing enough time for processing and sharing.<\/p>\n
A site that you can get info from the sites below: I will also give an example copy of one:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/navylive.dodlive.mil\/2013\/07\/27\/ombudsmen-make-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-navy-families\/<\/p>\n
http:\/\/wct.army.mil\/modules\/soldier\/s1-ombudsman.html<\/p>\n
Ombudsman 101: A Vital Resource for Navy Families<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n