Hello Martina! I wanted to comment on your thread, because I can relate due to my own field placement. While I do not work with children in school, I do work with children who may need referrals to outside agencies in order to obtain help. Therefore, when it comes to CIS, and doing group counseling sessions I feel it is a great option for children who meet the eligibility requirements. However, I can understand why children who may not be able to participate in the program may feel negatively about the program. Garthwait (2013) mentions asking your field instructor, “About external forces that shape or limit your agency, such as funding priorities and sources, community attitudes, client feedback, regulatory bodies, political pressure, and…