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Hiv aids counselling manual

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CHAPTER SIX<br />

PSYCHO SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HIV/AIDS<br />

Part A : TRAINING METHOD<br />

Step I Introduce the topic and outline the objectives below<br />

15 Minutes<br />

OBJECTIVES<br />

By the end of the session participants should be able to<br />

* identify the major psycho social reactions that HIV positive individuals may go<br />

through.<br />

* help participants understand how to deal with the various reactions in the<br />

<strong>counselling</strong> process.<br />

Step II Brainstorming 15 Minutes<br />

a. Split participants into three groups.<br />

b. Ask each group to brainstorm on feelings and reactions that an individual may<br />

go through on being diagnosed HIV positive.<br />

Step III Group presentations 60 Minutes<br />

a. At the end of the brainstorming session, ask each group to present their findings<br />

b. Summarise the reactions and feelings identified.<br />

Step IV Plenary discussion 60 Minutes<br />

a. Discuss each of the reactions and feelings as outlined in the subject content of<br />

this training guide<br />

b. Brainstorm how counsellors can handle these reactions in a <strong>counselling</strong> session.<br />

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