reproductive health services for adolescents - Pathfinder International

Module 16/Unit 4
CONTENT
Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills
Training/Learning Methods
(Time Required)
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If the client has been sent against
her/his will, the counselor can say,
“I understand how you feel. I’m
not sure I can help you, but
maybe we could talk for a minute
and see what happens.”
• Need to talk: Challenges in
counseling may also include a
situation where the client is very
vocal and wants an outlet to express
other concerns that may not be
directly related to the immediate
counseling need as perceived by the
service provider.
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Give the client the opportunity to
express her/his needs and
concerns. If you cannot help the
client, show that you are listening
to the concerns that s/he is trying
to express. When possible, direct
the client to someone who can
help with the problem.
The counselor may say, “I can
see that you are very concerned
about this problem. I wish that I
could do something to help you.
Have you discussed this with . . .”
If you cannot help the client or
direct her/him to someone who
can provide assistance, then
demonstrate care and concern
about the client’s problem.
However, be clear when you
cannot help with the problem.
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