Goal Setting and Intrinsic Motivation Growth Mindset School Counseling Group

This goal-setting and motivation counseling group helps upper elementary students use the growth mindset strategy of setting goals, identifying what motivates them, and implementing support systems to help them achieve their goals. Learning about intrinsic motivation will help students overcome obstacles, find a support system, and set goals that will help them be successful. Goal Climbers is an 8-week goal-setting group set to ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors. Group members will practice goal setting, time management, prioritizing, and much more with each week’s activities. Identify and increase student motivation! Group Outline Session 1: Finding Direction – Introduction to Goal Setting Session 2: Focusing on the Vision – Visualizing Future Success Session 3: Mapping out the Plan – Creating a SMART Goal Setting Plan Session 4: Fueling the Fire – Finding What Motivates You Session 5: Hiking Over Boulders – Overcoming Obstacles Session 6: Getting the Right Gear – Finding Your Support System