Understanding and Challenging HIV Stigma: Toolkit for Action

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A7:  Naming Stigma through Key Questions
A8:  Mapping Stigma in Our Communities
A9:  Walking in Search of Stigma
A10:  Naming Stigma Through Drama
A11:  What Does Stigma Look Like?
A12:  Effects of Stigma on Family and Community
A13:  How Stigma Affects PLHAs' Life Options
A14:  Stigmatizing Through Body Language
A15:  Stigma in the Family and Community (B)
A16:  Stigma at Different Points of Infection
A17:  Stigma and Power
A18:  Comparing AIDS, Cancer, Leprosy, TB
A19:  Theories on Causes of Stigma
A20:  Stigmatizing Myths and Messages in Media

Module B: More Understanding Less Fear
Additional Exercises, B7-B12

B7:  Dealing with Fears About Our Own Status
B8:  Non-Sexual (Casual) Contact Game
B9:  HIV Transmission Case Studies
B10:  Countering Myths About HIV and AIDS
B11:  Knowledge About "Living with HIV"
B12:  Why Popular Beliefs Are Popular

Module C: Sex, Morality, Shame and Blame
Additional Exercises, C9-C13

C9:  Stereotyping: "The Island" (Game)
C10:  Judging Others: How and Why?
C11:  Value Clarification Exercise
C12:  Who Gets into the Kingdom of Heaven?
C13:  Promiscuity, Prostitution and Preaching

Module D: Caring For PLHAs In the Family
Additional Exercises, D13-D20

D13:  My Family
D14:  Money and Resources (B)    
D15:  Relations Between PLHAs and Family  
D16:  Property Grabbing and Stigma 
D17:  Helping PLHAs Cope with Depression 
D18:  Stigma Around Having Children 
D19:  Getting Treatment 
D20:  Stigma and Death 

Module E: PLHAs Coping With Stigma
Additional Exercises, E11-E22

E11:  Setting the Climate
E12:  Introduction: Setting the Agenda 
E13:  Faith Healing and Traditional Medicine 
E14:  Stigma and HIV Testing 
E15:  Paranoia and Hyper-Sensitivity 
E16:  Coping with Depression and Self-Pity 
E17:  Coping with Stress 
E18:  Talking About Suicide 
E19:  Physical Frailty and Disfigurement
E20:  "Don't Have Children"
E21:  "Don't Have Sex" 
E22:  "Cheating" and "Eating" 

Module F: Understanding Stigma Faced By Children
Additional Exercises, F9-F14

F9:  Children's Case Studies
F10:  Stigma and Sexual Abuse
F11:  Supporting Children with Loss and Grief
F12:  Exercises for Children
F13:  Expressing Feelings
F14:  Building Self-Esteem

Module G: Moving To Action
Additional Exercises, G8-G21

G8:  Changing our Stigmatizing Habits
G9:  Thinking About Change (Sculpturing)
G10:  Problem Solving through Stop-Start Drama
G11:  Looking for Solutions to Specific Causes
G12:  Challenging Stigma in Our Families
G13:  Working as a Group Against Stigma
G14:  "Spot-the-Stigma Walk and Talk"
G15:  Community Action Against Stigma
G16:  Specific Campaigns Against Stigma
G17:  Presentation/Persuasion Skills
G18:  Skills for Facilitating Discussion
G19:  Advocacy Skills
G20:  Designing Messages that Matter
G21:  Commitment

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