Which statements describe group counseling?

• A. Involves primary prevention
• B. Has a therapeutic and intervention focus
• C. Is effective, especially with at-risk students
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Group counseling combines preventive work with therapeutic intervention in a small, peer-supported setting, and it’s especially well-suited to help students who are at risk. It can serve primary prevention by teaching universal skills—like coping, problem-solving, and social communication—to prevent problems from arising or worsening. At the same time, it has a therapeutic and intervention focus, guiding participants through processing experiences, gaining insight, and practicing new behaviors in a structured format with guidance from a counselor.

The approach also tends to be effective for at‑risk students because the group context provides peer support, modeling, and feedback that can normalize struggles, reduce isolation, and promote skill application in real-life situations. For these reasons, all of the statements describe group counseling.