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Session 7 SESSION 7: COPING, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND STRESS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES The following objectives are set for Session 7: At the end of the session the women should - have strengthened or developed coping skills; - be able to distinguish between changeable and non-changeable situations; - know how to apply problem-solving skills to an existing problem; and - know how to deal with feelings of stress through relaxation techniques. 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. People living with HIV have to deal with a lot of stress, and this session is extremely important to give the members of the group tools on how to handle the stress of having HIV. The facilitator should practise the relaxation techniques before the session. MATERIALS The following will be needed for this session: - Paper and pen to take the register and for notes on the session - Music for relaxation exercise and CD player - Hand-outs on problem-solving and relaxation exercises - Paper for ice-breaker - Life-map used in session 5 and session 6 CORE CONCEPTS The following are core concepts that should be addressed during this session: - Coping - Problem solving - Social support - Stress management - Relaxation 40 Children The KGOLO-MMOGO PROJECT