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WebEx on Using the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Facilitator Guide

Using the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Facilitator Guide

Today’s Speakers

Jackie Kampp, MSN, RN, CLC

Carolyn Donohoe Mather, MAS, RD, IBCLC

WebEx Participation Guidelines

• *6 will mute or un-mute your phone

• Mute your phone during session

• Un-mute to speak or ask questions

• DO NOT use your phone’s HOLD button

• For technical difficulty, please call WebEx at 1-866-229-3239

History: Reason developed Overview of new versionNew layoutTraining Nuts and BoltsReview of each session

California WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Training

A Bit of History

• Peer Counselor Workgroup• Cost factors• WIC oriented• “Stand alone”/User friendly• Reduce preparation time• Information was accurate

and up-to-date

California WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training

• Peer Counselor Handbook

• Facilitator Guide• PowerPoint

California WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training

• Revised twice since original manual

• Learner Centered

• Five 5-6 hour sessions

• Based on latest breastfeeding information

• Opportunities to build counseling skills

• Interactive/fun

Facilitator Guide Contents

• Cover Page

• Table of Contents

• Notes for Training

• Session Agendas

• Trainer’s Notes

• Activity Directions

• Content Boxes from Handbook

Sample Agenda- Facilitator Guide

Sample Trainer’s Notes

Sample Directions for Activities

Handbook Contents

• Introduction Page• Table of Contents• Session Agendas• Content Boxes• Counseling Scenarios• Index• Appendix• Worksheets

Sample Agenda - Handbook

Sample Handbook Pages

Sample Appendix Page

Sample Worksheet Page

Peer Counselor Training

• Initial and ongoing training– More competent– Dispels misconceptions and myths

Who Should Train Peer Counselors

• Lactation Management Experts– Breastfeeding Topics

• Peer Counselor Supervisor– WIC Policy– Clinic Logistics and Roles– Communication skills/documentation

Suggestions for Facilitators

• Review the Facilitator Guide

• Assign responsibilities to trainer(s)

• Discuss teaching methods used

• Prepare materials– Facilitator Guide– Supplies for each session

Use Adult Learning Techniques

• Active involvement in learning new skills

• Reinforcement

• Repetition

• Visual aids

• Recognition

• Relevance

Effective Training Approaches

Auditory Learners Visual Learners Kinesthetic Learners

Stories Video Group activities

Lecture Slides and flip charts Physical touch

Group discussion Engaging photo images Role playing

Informal conversations Demonstrations Application practice

Music Drama Taking notes

Keep the Pace Moving

• Adult attention span

• Learning techniques:– Change types

of activities

Keep It Relevant

• Learning techniques:– Facilitated discussion– Storytelling– Practice opportunities– Goal setting– Structured ongoing enrichment

Repeat the Information

Learning techniques:– Role play– Written handouts, other materials– Discussion

Foster Skill-Building Opportunities

Learning techniques:– Role play– Practice scenarios

and situations– Task-oriented group

activities

Make Your Point as Visual as Possible

Learning techniques:– Slides with engaging photos– Flip charts for recording– Examples & demonstrations– Role play– Video

 

Teach Small Amounts

• Focus on the core information

• Keep language and messages simple

Reward Participants When Learning Occurs

Learning techniques– Public and private

affirmation– Incentives

Above All: Make It Fun!

• Welcoming environment– Room setup– Reinforce the theme

• Door prizes • Themed centerpieces

at tables

Session 1

• Housekeeping and Introductions

• Session Expectations and Discussion Guidelines

• What is a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor?

• Overview of Training

Session 1

• Anatomy of the Breast

• Milk Production

Best Start’s 3 Step Strategy

1. Open Ended Questions/ Getting More Information

2. Affirming

3. Educating

Closing the Sessions

End of each session:

• Closing Activity

• Preview of Next Session

• Home Assignment

Session 2• Welcome Back• Formula and Its Disadvantages• Exclusive/Fully Breastfeeding

Session 2

• Recognizing When to Feed Baby

• Getting Breastfeeding off to a Good Start

• Signs that Breastfeeding is Going Well

• Guest Speaker• Closing Activity and

Preview of Session 3

Signs Breastfeeding is Going Well

Illustrating a good newborn poopy diaper in the classroom…

Session 3

• Welcome Back• Early Breastfeeding

Problems

Session 3

• Medications and Herbal Remedies

• Birth Control Methods• Unhealthy

Environments• Closing Activity and

Preview of Session 4

Session 4

• Welcome Back• Helping Mothers with

Special Challenges• Helping a Grieving

Mother

Session 4

• Expressing Milk– Hand expression– Manual pumps– Electric pumps

• Weaning • Cultural Awareness• Closing Activity and

Preview of Session 5

Session 5

• Welcome Back• Challenges to

Breastfeeding• Referral to a Lactation

Specialist or HCP

Session 5• Documentation &

Confidentiality• Telephone Manners• Topics to Cover when

Talking to Mothers• Practice Counseling• Next Step and

Feedback• Closing Activity and

Celebration

WE ARE BREASTFED BABIES!!

Thank you WIC

BPC Pro

gram!

Questions?