Using professional research literature, establish the need for the group you are proposing and clearly demonstrate how your proposed theoretical approach is appropriate for the group.

1. Using professional research literature, establish the need for the group you are proposing and clearly demonstrate how your proposed theoretical approach is appropriate for the group.

a. What does the literature say about this problem for this population? Provide statistical information supporting the need for this group. What does the literature say about treatment options and best practice in group counseling for this problem with this population? What theories or models are you using and why is that important? Is your program research-based or related to research in some way? Sell your idea here.

A minimum of 7 professional articles and/or book references are required. Articles must come from professional journals and websites. Websites should not be used as a source of information in your literature review unless the information comes from a gov.org site. References and citations must be included.