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Outline

1. Introduction

2. Definition of Counselling Process

3. Principles of Counselling Process

4. Stages of Counselling Process

5. Counselling Using the GATHER Approach

Introduction

Counseling is one of the critical elements in the provision of quality family

planning services. Through counseling, providers help clients make and carry out

their own choices about reproductive health and family planning. Good counseling

leads to improved client satisfaction. A satisfied client promotes family planning,

returns when she needs to and continues to use a chosen method.

Definition of Counseling Process

 It is a process whereby a person purposefully assists another to better handle

his or her problems.

How to use counseling at family planning choice?

 Ideally, family planning counseling should start during antenatal care.

 Providers can help women by prescribing family planning methods through

counseling process.

Principles:

1. Being in a private room and quiet place.

2. Taking sufficient time.

3. Maintaining confidentiality.

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