Quite right, school counselors must also inform the parent(s)/caregivers before the child begins a group. A necessary component indeed, especially since the primary focus of the group is to assist the child/adolescent through a familial matter. Additionally, Richard (Prof Fernandez, and classmates) the American School Counselor Association ethical standards, provides a thorough framework for school-based groups. About your comment, "...explain to the students all necessary informed consent forms for her pregroup screening including confidentiality, privacy, and parental consent forms since all participants are minors" (Robinson, 2016). Indeed, privacy, pre-group screening, and parental consent are all valuable steps to take. Admittedly,
