# 178.  Small Groups: Who Should You Start With First?

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Podcast: [Counselor Chat Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475)
Published: 2026-09-16T09:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://counselingessentials.org/captivate-podcast/178-small-groups-who-should-you-start-with-first
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## Resource

Small Groups: Who Should You Start With First? You have time to run only a few counseling groups—but your referral list keeps growing. How do you decide which group should come first? In this episode of Counselor Chat , we explore how to choose small groups based on your school’s current data and student needs instead of automatically repeating the groups you ran last year. You’ll learn: Which school data sources can help identify group needs How to distinguish patterns from isolated incidents Three important filters: need, fit, and feasibility Why the most requested group may not be the highest priority What to consider when selecting group members How to create measurable group goals Simple ways to collect data before, during, and after a group How to support students whose groups cannot begin immediately The goal isn’t to run the most groups possible. It’s to run the right groups for the students who need them now. Links: My favorite Small Groups: K-3 Girls Friendship Group 4-8 Girls Friendship Group K-3 Impulse Control Group K-2 Coping Skills Group 1-4 Anxiety Group 4-8 Having Hope Group HS Anxiety Group Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast Join Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months! Connect with Carol: TpT Store Counseling Essentials Website Instagram Facebook Elementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook Group Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group Mentioned in this episode: Perks Membership

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