TOT Programme in HIV/AIDS Counselling

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TRAINING OF TRAINERS PROGRAMME IN HIV/AIDS COUNSELLING:

From 20th – 24th JANUARY 2009

The Center for Psychological Counselling Bangalore University is

offering a Five -day training programme for health care workers and

health service providers titled, " Training of Trainers Programme in

HIV/AIDS counselling from 20th – 24th January 2009.

Virtually no part of the world is untouched by HIV. Although its

impact is largest in African countries, other countries also are

concerned about the effects of HIV/AIDS. While recent scientific

efforts have resulted in a series of discoveries and advancements in

understanding and controlling the virus that causes AIDS, this

progress has had limited impact on the majority of HIV infected

people and populations living in developing countries. The figure

was confirmed to be 2.4 million in 2008. Statistics puts India

behind South Africa and Nigeria in terms of numbers living with HIV.

With the numbers of HIV/AIDS infected and affected increasing

medical science unable to cope. Intervention in checking the spread

of HIV needs to adopt a more psychoeducational approach, led by

trained health counsellors and social workers. Further, the social

and economic conditions that nurture the spread of the virus have to

be confronted as essential elements in all local and global efforts.

About us

The Center for Psychological Counselling has been actively involved

in research, selection and training of healthcare service providers.

Several professionals from Integrated Counseling and Testing Centers

for HIV/AIDS (ICTCs) and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Centers across

India, in collaboration with Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society

and National AIDS Control Organization have been trained by us.

Objectives of the training programme

To develop training and facilitation skills for training

HIV/AIDs counselors.

To train participants in conducting Health and HIV

intervention programmes

Eligibility for participation

Interested psychologists, counsellors, social workers and healthcare

professionals are eligible

Course Content

•Review of basic counseling knowledge and skills

•Provider Initiated Counseling and Testing

•Stigma and discrimination

•Positive living

•Crisis intervention and problem solving

•Gender an sexuality related issues in HIV/AIDS

•Counseling for disclosure ad partner motivation

•Reproductive health an family planning

•Stress management

•Pediatric counselling

•Program Evaluation Skill

•Facilitation Skills

Admission Criteria

The applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served-

basis. The candidate must register his/her name at the Center for

Psychological Counselling, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore-560056,

on or before 16th January 2009.

Training Methodology

This five day training program is designed for Master Trainers

interested in training ICTC counsellors. The program is based on the

principle of mutuality and reciprocal interaction. Participants will

work in groups and pairs with some lecture and discussion led by the

training program leader. The training program relies strongly on

interactive methods designed to maximize adult learning and model

effectiveness training.

Date: 20th – 24th January 2009.

Timings: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (on all days)

Venue: Center for Psychological Counselling, Jnana Bharati Campus,

Bangalore University, Bangalore-560056

Registration Fee: Rs.900/- (inclusive of course material, lunch and

refreshments).

The registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft only, drawn in

favour of " The Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bangalore-

560056 " and posted to The Coordinator, Center for Psychological

Counselling, JB Campus, Bangalore University, and Bangalore 56. The

DD and registration form should reach us on or before 16th January

2009. For further details logon to the website or email us at the

above mentioned address.

REGISTRATION FORM

May be photocopied for multiple applications. Use capital letters.

Name : ……………………… … ………………... Age: …………. Gender (M/F) …………………

Address: …. … .. .…………… ……… … Pin code …… ……………………..

Years of experience (specify job title) ………………….…. …

…………...................................

Contact phone Number (with STD code) (Res.): ………. … . . . … (Off.)

… .. . ……… (Mob) ………………….. …... .. ..

Details of fee paid (attach the DD with this form) DD amount Rs….……/-

(in words)………..……… .... ……… ….. … ..

D.D.No. ………………… Bank …………………..… ….. .. … .... Branch ………….. ……

Dated… ……………….……

Signature of the applicant

*Signature and Seal of Head of the institution

Date:

* Required only if participant is being deputed from the institution

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