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Module 16/Unit 4<br />

CONTENT<br />

Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills<br />

Training/Learning Methods<br />

(Time Required)<br />

COMMUNICATING AND COUNSELING<br />

ABOUT SEXUALITY WITH<br />

ADOLESCENTS<br />

Communicating with and counseling<br />

<strong>adolescents</strong> about sexuality can be<br />

challenging because it is a sensitive<br />

topic about which <strong>adolescents</strong> often feel<br />

emotional, defensive, and insecure.<br />

Good communication and counseling<br />

about sexuality requires:<br />

• Considering the adolescent’s age and<br />

sexual experience.<br />

• Demonstrating patience and<br />

understanding of the difficulty<br />

<strong>adolescents</strong> have in talking about sex.<br />

• Assuring privacy and confidentiality.<br />

• Respecting the adolescent and<br />

her/his feelings, choices, and<br />

decisions.<br />

• Ensuring a com<strong>for</strong>t level suitable <strong>for</strong><br />

the adolescent to ask questions and<br />

communicate concerns and needs.<br />

• Responding to expressed needs <strong>for</strong><br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation in understandable and<br />

honest ways.<br />

• Exploring feelings as well as facts.<br />

• Encouraging the adolescent to<br />

identify possible alternatives.<br />

• Leading an analytical discussion of<br />

the consequences, advantages, and<br />

disadvantages of available options.<br />

• Assisting the client to make an<br />

in<strong>for</strong>med decision.<br />

<strong>Pathfinder</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />

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Adolescent Curriculum

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