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Finding the Way Facilitator's Guide

The Long Way Home Female Book 2

Finding the Way Instructions for Facilitators How to use this Facilitator's Guide LEARNER-GENERATED MATERIALS ("LGM") A Shellbook is not a normal textbook. It is an educational resource framework developed by topic experts. Educators use these "learning shells" to help students develop and "micropublish" their own teaching and learning materials, for their own use. The Shellbook Method: Patterned Oral Paraphrase (POP) Educationally, the most inclusive Shellbooks are illustrated stories -- or case studies like the one in this shell -- that use a sequence of pictures without text to guide discussion about a topic. The teaching method used is called "Patterned Oral Paraphrase" or "POP". When facilitators use the POP method to localize a Shellbook, everyone in a community can get involved, whether they have attended school or not, even if they can't read. Here's what POP means: "Patterned" - A POP facilitator uses a sequence of special illustrations to guide discussion about a topic. This is called "memory patterning". First the facilitator talks about what's going on in the story using the illustrations. Then the facilitator talks about the story while pointing to details in each picture. This helps people think about and then remember the most important information when it is time for them to tell or write the story using the pictures. "Oral" - POP works best when the entire localization process is conducted orally. You should only use the Flashcard set when you facilitate a POP session. It's best to learn the material in this Facilitator's Guide before a POP session. Learn from it, and then do your presentation orally. You should only use the Flashcards with notes on the back for yourself. Also, you should not hand out "sample books" with text in them during a POP session. If you use written materials, it will be very difficult for nonreaders and "oral preference learners" to participate. In many settings, you may eliminate the participation of some of the most influential community leaders.

"Paraphrase" - Community facilitators should use memory patterning and oral discussion until community members understand new information thoroughly. Once that has been achieved, community members should be encouraged to paraphrase the concepts in terms that are clear, accurate, and natural in their own language, cultural viewpoint, and peer group. Through the use of POP, a Shellbook can also be adapted to any reading level. For new readers, keep the text simple and short like the sample text displayed in this and other Shellbook "resource editions." For experienced readers, authors may wish to add more text or questions to stimulate the readers' thinking about the topic. ________

Training Materials You Will Find For Each Illustration Each illustration represents a theme that may have training material of any (or all) of the following four types: 1. Things to point out or talk about as you show the picture Memory patterning requires thorough discussion of the key elements within each picture. Sometimes people will have different interpretations of what a picture means. It is good to discuss these, but in the end, the picture must be related back to the designated meaning for that theme. Each picture element should become a reminder for people to talk or write about a crucial point when a story is localized by a community. 2. Sample Questions The questions are designed to be used first by people who are localizing a story. The questions help them to think about ways to best express the story in their own language and cultural viewpoint. Later, the questions help people to understand the meaning of the story and reflect on how it affects them, their families, and others. 3. Something Important to think about Theses are key statements that should be brought into the conversation and discussed thoroughly.

4. Medical & Life Skills Information Related to This Topic There are many other excellent resources available on the topics in this Shellbook. You should study all of those that are provided, and be prepared to bring them into the discussion.

Final Note to Facilitators For the most impact, the learners in each group you lead should write the text for their version of this Shellbook, not you. But you must become one of the "expert resources" who helps to guide them in understanding and discussing the meaning and importance of this story for their own lives.

Female - Bk 2; page 2 DISCUSSION KEY: STIGMA THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • • •

Jane found out she has HIV and tells her mother. Her mother says she's fed up with her. Her mother won't even let Jane come into her house. Jane's mother won't even touch her.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • •

Why does Jane go to see her mother? How does Jane feel about her mother's response to the news that Jane has HIV? Why doesn't Jane's mother want to touch her?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: •

Unnecessary fear of HIV is more common than the disease. But you can cure fear with facts.

Medical & Life Skills Information Related to This Topic Peer Educators, please review any related curriculum and other resources provided for you on this topic, and be prepared to discuss the following: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

What stigma is and how to deal with it. Myths about how people get HIV.

Female - Bk 2; page 3 DISCUSSION KEY: DEPRESSION THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • •

Jane is back in the motel room where she's been living with her ex. She didn't know where else to go after her mother wouldn't let her in. She is all alone and doesn't know what to do.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • • •

Do you think Jane is depressed? Do addicts feel they can’t change? How does that feel? What’s the difference between feeling sad and feeling depressed? What can Jane do to change her situation? Where could Jane get help?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: • • •

Drugs and alcohol can lead to depression. You can change the way you think. You do have options besides the old, comfortable ways of thinking and living.

How to recognize depression and what to do about it.

Female - Bk 2; page 4 DISCUSSION KEY: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) & ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • •

Jane finds an old pamphlet about Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in her purse. She remembers that she felt at home with the people there when she used to go. She decides to go to a meeting.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • • •

Can Jane change all by herself? What kind of help does she need? Does NA work for everyone? What if NA hasn’t worked for you before? Where are some other places to find help for addiction?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: •

Remember: Self-help support programs like NA are available in prison.

Information about NA, AA, and other support programs.

Female - Bk 2; page 5 DISCUSSION KEY: HONESTY THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • •

Jane is at an NA meeting. She tells her story. She admits she's an addict and tells the group she has HIV.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • • •

How does Jane feel? Is it easy for her to share? What gave her the courage to share? How important is it to admit you have a problem? What do I have to do when I go to a meeting?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: •

When Jane shared, she found support.

Female - Bk 2; page 6 DISCUSSION KEY: FRIENDS & SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • •

Jane goes to a coffee shop with a new friend she met at the NA meeting. The new friend tells Jane that she is in recovery from addiction. She also has HIV like Jane.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • •

What’s the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship? What is a healthy relationship? Where are good places to find healthy relationships?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: • •

You need other people. They can tell you resources and provide help many other ways. It’s important to find someone to listen and understand.

Female - Bk 2; page 7 DISCUSSION KEY: REHABILITATION THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • •

Jane is checking herself into a drug rehab center. She will stay there for 30 days.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • • • • • •

What made Jane finally decide to go to rehab? Have you ever been to rehab? What might prevent you going to rehab? What would you consider to be a good program? How do you find a good rehab program? How do you find funding to pay for rehab? Does Jane have to stay the full 30 days? Should she? What are your chances of recovery without going to rehab?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: •

You don't have to hit rock bottom before going to rehab.

Female - Bk 2; page 8 DISCUSSION KEY: HIV MEDICATION & CARE THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • •

A worker at the rehab center is explaining the effect drugs have on Jane's body. The worker also tells Jane how medication can help her to control her HIV.

. SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • •

What happens when you stay on your medicine? What happens when you don’t take your meds regularly? What are the side effects of meds and what should you do if you have them? How important is it to treat HIV early instead of waiting until you’re really sick?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: • •

HIV isn’t a death sentence. You can still live a long, healthy life. Even if you don’t have symptoms, you’re less likely to spread HIV if you’re taking meds.

Female - Bk 2; page 9 DISCUSSION KEY: LEADING A NORMAL LIFE THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • •

Jane qualifies for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). It pays for HIV medicine. The case worker explains that Jane can live a normal life if she will take her medications each day.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • •

What is "ADAP"? Who can get help through that program? What is the best time to start filling out ADAP paperwork? Are some clinics better than others for ex-offenders with HIV?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: • • •

Keep ALL your paperwork. It prevents problems when you want help on the outside. Don’t get discouraged filling out forms. They're worth the effort. They're your ticket to getting all kinds of help. Resources exist just for ex-offenders.

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It's a lot easier to get the ADAP form filled out in prison. The medical dept will start process. Even if you fill out an ADAP form in prison, you still need to enroll on the outside. You'll get details about that before release.

Complete information about applying for ADAP. Where you can get medications when you are released. Why medication and treatment adherence is important.

Female - Bk 2; page 10 DISCUSSION KEY: FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & NAR-ANON THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • • •

Jane's mother and sister visit Jane in rehab. They are happy about Jane's progress and the way she looks. Jane is happy that they came to see her. Jane's mother says she has joined Nar-Anon.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • • • • • • •

What is support (the kind that doesn't involve money)? Where can you find support if you don't have it from family? Should family be your only support? What are some good support systems? What are Nar-Anon and Al-Anon? Why would your friends and relatives be interested in going? Are there other programs like Nar-Anon and Al-Anon? Will Jane need to continue going to NA meetings? Would it help if her family had support and counseling about life with someone who has HIV?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: •

It's important to have the support of others who can help you after you get out of rehab.

Al-Anon, Nar-Anon and similar programs. Examples of how families can be involved in a treatment plan.

Female - Bk 2; page 11 DISCUSSION KEY: RENEWING RELATIONSHIPS THINGS TO POINT OUT OR TALK ABOUT AS YOU SHOW THE PICTURE: • • •

Jane's mother comes to take her home when she leaves rehab. She hugs Jane. Jane is happy and healthy.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: • • •

Jane and her mom think there's hope Jane will succeed. What could derail Jane? What has Jane done right in this book? Where can you get help after rehab? Who do you ask about finding help?

SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT: •

Getting out of prison isn't an end. It’s a beginning.