Facilitator Guide - EngenderHealth

2SECTION 3THE ELEMENTS OF COUNSELINGSession 3.2 : Characteristics of a Good CounselorTrainer notesObjectivesBy the end of the session participants will be able to:• Identify at least five important characteristics of a good counselor.Mehodology• Identify at least five qualities of a poor counselor.Group discussionFacilitator GuideRecommended Time45 minutes3MaterialsSteps• Flip chart• Markers• Tape1. Divide the participants into two groups. Each group will receive flip chart paper andmarkers.Adherence to Treatment for HIV2. Tell the two groups to imagine that they are speaking to a counselor about ART.Ask the first group to make a list of the qualities they would like theircounselor to have (positive qualities), and have them draw or write these qualitieson the flip chart. Meanwhile, ask the second group to make a list of the qualitiesthat they would NOT like their counselor to have (negative qualities), andhave them draw or write these qualities on the flip chart. Do not have the groupsshare their lists with the other participants.69