reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 4
CONTENT
Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills
Use “active listening” with the client
• Show your sincere interest and
understanding, and give your full
attention to the client.
• Sit comfortably; avoid movements
that might distract the adolescent.
• Put yourself in the place of the
adolescent while s/he speaks.
• Be more aware of the problem
without being intrusive or taking away
her/his control over the issue.
• Observe the tone of voice, words
used, and body language expressed,
and reflect verbally to underscore and
confirm observed feelings.
• Give the adolescent some time to
think, ask questions, and speak. Be
silent when necessary, and follow the
rhythm of the conversation.
Training/Learning Methods
(Time Required)
GRAFFITI EXERCISE (15 MIN.)
The trainer should:
• Tape newsprint to the walls.
• Hand out markers to participants.
• Ask participants to write on the
newsprint terms that young people
use to talk about sex and men’s and
women’s bodies.
• Allow 5 minutes for writing.
• Reconvene the large group.
• Review the terms on the newsprint
and supplement answers with the
trainer’s list of terms used by local
youth.
• Periodically repeat what you’ve
heard, confirming that both you and
the adolescent have understood.
• Clarify terms that are not clear or
need more interpretation.
• Summarize the most relevant
information communicated by the
client, usually at the end of a topic.
Provide information simply
• Use an appropriate tone of voice.
• Speak in an understandable way,
avoiding technical terms or difficult
words.
• Understand and use where
appropriate the terms/expressions
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