Communication & Counselling in HIV

Communication & Counselling in HIV

1 Importance and Relevance of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) for HIV

  1. Communication
  2. Functions of Communication
  3. Barriers to Communication
  4. Information
  5. Education and Communication

2 Communication โ€“ Concepts, Types and Process

  1. Term and Definitions
  2. The Communication Process
  3. Communication Models
  4. Technological Revolution and Global Communication
  5. Socio-cultural Constituents in Communication
  6. Types of Communication

3 Traditional and Modern Media of Communication

  1. Traditional Means of Communication
  2. Folk Media
  3. History of Communication
  4. Modern Media of Communication
  5. Choice of Medium

4 Interpersonal, Group and Mass Communication

  1. Interpersonal Communication
  2. Group Communication
  3. Mass Communication

5 Use of Media for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Promotion of Family Education

  1. Folk Media and Group Media
  2. Kinds of Group Media
  3. Performing Arts and Music
  4. Mass Media

6 Health Communication- Scope and Challenges

  1. Functions of Health Communication
  2. Models of Health Communication
  3. Scope of Health Communication
  4. Challenges of Health Communication

7 Introduction to Counselling

  1. What is Counselling?
  2. The Difference between Psychotherapy and Counselling
  3. General Characteristics of a Good Counsellor
  4. Professional Ethics to be held in Counselling
  5. Communication Skills of a Good Counsellor

8 Processes Involved in Counselling

  1. The Initial Interview
  2. Assessment
  3. The Middle Phase
  4. Termination of Counselling

9 Supportive and Behavioural Techniques in Counselling

  1. Supportive Techniques
  2. Behavioural Techniques

10 Cognitive and Psychoanalytical Techniques in Counselling

  1. Cognitive Techniques
  2. Psychoanalytical Techniques
  3. Other Techniques used by a Counsellor to Facilitate Behavioural Change

11 Practical Issues Involved in Counselling

  1. Practical Arrangements for Counselling
  2. Handling Difficult Situations
  3. Problems to Guard Against
  4. Miscellaneous Practical Issues

12 STIs and HIV/AIDs Counselling

  1. STI Counselling โ€“ Main Features
  2. HIV/AIDS Counselling โ€“ Its Nature and Purpose
  3. Types of HIV/AIDS Related Counselling
  4. Ethical Issues in HIV/AIDS Counselling

13 Family and Premarital Counselling

  1. Selection of Marriage Partners
  2. Why Does One Marry?
  3. Sex in Marriage
  4. Counselling on Family Planning
  5. Rights and Responsibilities

14 Counselling on Sexuality and Sensitive Issues

  1. What is Sexuality?
  2. Guidelines for Talking about Sensitive Topics
  3. Sexual Myths and Misconceptions
  4. Sexual Coercion and Violence
  5. Sexual Problems

15 Existing Trends in Counselling Services in India

  1. Who are Mental Health Professionals?
  2. Training Facilities
  3. Places of Work
  4. Scope for Lay Counsellors
  5. Scope for Social Work Counsellors