Group Counseling Group counseling consist of either large groups or small groups.
Large groups allow a teacher or counselor to work with the largest number of students.
A teacher or guidance counselor may introduce planned and organized curriculum guidance units and activities with specific objectives. From large groups, individual students, with specific problems or interest, may separate into a smaller group of three or more students working with a counselor. Small groups usually consist of 3 to 10 members, and may be structured or unstructured. Small groups allow for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, feed back is usually given or received for the purpose of increased awareness and emotional release.