The layout of the group sessions looks like this:
Week 1:
Introduction and orientation
Week 2:
Living positively: 'How do I look after myself?'
Week 3:
Disclosure
Week 4:
HIV and relationships
Week 5:
The emotional experience of having HIV/ How do I feel? (Part 1)
Week 6:
The emotional experience of having HIV/ How do I feel? (Part 2)
Week 7:
Coping, problem-solving and stress management
Week 8:
HIV in the household (communication and support), human rights and stigma
Week 9:
Knowing and understanding myself as a parent (Part 1)
Week 10:
Knowing and understanding myself as a parent (Part 2)
Week 11:
Knowing and understanding my child (Part 1)
Week 12:
Knowing and understanding my child (Part 2)
Week 13:
My child and HIV
Week 14:
Life planning and goal setting
Sessions with children (6-10 years)
Week 15:
Knowing me, knowing you
Week 16:
Knowing me, knowing you (continues)
Week 17:
Knowing me, knowing you (continues)
Week 18:
Creating a legacy: 'Let's make a family memory'
Week 19:
Creating a legacy: 'Let's make a family memory' (continues)
Week 20:
Let's have fun
Week 21:
Let's have fun
Week 22:
Where are we at now?
Week 23:
Let's dream together
Week 24:
Let's celebrate life
HOW TO END THE SESSION
At the end of the session, it is good to ask the group what they thought of the session, and to ask any questions. It is important to
make it clear to the group that if there is something they do not like about the group they must say so, as the group is for them. For
it to be beneficial, it needs to have input from them in order to succeed. Some groups like to say a prayer or sing a song at the end
of the group session, but again, this is for the group to decide.
CLOSURE
Discuss the way forward and preparation for the next session. The next session will deal with basic HIV/Aids information. Ask the
groups to think about questions they have about HIV, and write them down for next week's session. Discuss their child's group session.
The group session for the children was an introduction session where the children introduced themselves to each other.
CHILDREN'S HOMEWORK
No homework was given in the children's group. Talk to your child about how she or he experienced the games they played in the
group and discuss how important it is to stick to the group rules as it were set up in his or her group.
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