Activity 1: Understanding the Counselling Cards

Introduce the concept of the 'ABC of counselling', with the help of slides.
Take the participants through the basic skills of ABC of communication: Ask, Brainstorm, Coach:
- Ask: about the specific practice, whether it is being implemented or not, and reasons if not being practiced.
- Brainstorm: discuss with the mother about possible solutions to the problem (barriers) that are feasible in the context of her family.
- Coach: help the mother in learning the skills involved in that specific practice.
 Ask them how they educate the families/caregivers.
 Write the responses on a flip chart.
 Summarize the main points based on the responses.