Kgolo Mmogo Booklet | Page 13

Session 1 SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION, ORIENTATION AND RELATIONSHIPS OF TRUST OBJECTIVES The following objectives are set for Session 1 At the end of the session the women should have an understanding of the norms and expectations of the group; have an understanding of their role in the group; have an understanding of the facilitator's role in the group; have a general understanding of the functioning of a support group; have a general understanding of the content of the group sessions; and feel comfortable to contribute in group discussions. PREPARATION Prepare for the discussion. It is important that you take yourself mentally through the process of the type of questions that can be raised, and reflect on how to facilitate the group so that the core concepts can be addressed. In the first session it is extremely important to make the members feel comfortable and accepted. It is possible that the women may be disclosing their status for the first time, and it is important that the facilitator is sensitive to this. In all sessions the facilitator should be prepared for sensitive and emotional discussion. MATERIALS The following will be needed for this session: - Consent forms Paper and a pen to take the register and for notes on the session Invoice book and money for traveling expenses Whiteboard and marker to take down rules, needs, WF2