Finding Their SPARCK: College and Career Readiness Groups for African American Females. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harris, Pamela N.; Gonzalez, Laura M.; Kearney, Brooke; Ingram, Kaitlyn
• Is Part Of: Journal for specialists in group work. Volume 45:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 55
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: African American females -- college and career readiness -- group work -- school counselor; Group counseling -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy -- periodicals; 616.8915205
• DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2019.1702128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-3922

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Though often ignored or stereotyped in school settings, African American females have the strengths and resiliency needed to explore postsecondary options. Yet, current college and career readiness interventions does not meet the unique needs of this population. This article will integrate two models that may be effective in facilitating college and career exploration with African American females: the ASCA Mind-Sets and Behaviors for Student Success and SPARCK, the Life Design coaching intervention. Theoretical foundations of the models, as well best practices and implications for practice and research will be presented.