An Exploration of School Counselor Small Group Work Experiences Leading Diversity Dinner Dialogues. Issue 2 (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Merlin-Knoblich, Clare; Mingo, Taryne M.; Saunders, Rachel
• Is Part Of: Journal for specialists in group work. Volume 47:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 133
• Page End: 150
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Dialogues -- school counselors -- multiculturalism -- diversity -- case study; Group counseling -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy -- periodicals; 616.8915205
• DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2021.1950878
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-3922

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Given persistent evidence of discrimination toward students of color in K-12 schools, group dialogue about multiculturalism can help individuals understand and advocate for equity and inclusion. In this article, we introduce a new model for a multicultural dialogue intervention: Diversity Dinner Dialogues (DDDs). DDDs are a small group intervention that school counselors can implement to engage students and faculty/staff in dialogues about diversity. We also provide findings from a qualitative case study exploring the experiences of school counselors leading group work in DDDs. Five themes emerged suggesting that DDDs are valuable interventions and school counselors are well-positioned to lead them.