Orphans and Vulnerable Children - CRIN

The Definition of Psychologicaland Socio-economic

In this activity, you will:

 Define what psychologicaland socio-economicmean

Facilitator’s notes:

This activity will ensure that participants fully understand what psychological and socio-economic
mean:

For this activity you will need:

 Copies of Handout 1

 Flipchart and marker

To facilitate this activity:

1 Hand out copies of Handout 1 to participants.

2 Explain to the participants the objectives of this topic and ask them to list what they think
psychologicaland socio-economicmean. Give them a few minutes to write up some ideas
under the headings on their handouts.

3 Ask for responses from the group. You may write
up responses on the flipchart. Clarify answers
if necessary. It is important that participants have
a clear understanding of these terms, as the rest
of Topic 2 builds on this understanding; as do many
of the further sections on the care and counselling
of vulnerable children.

4 Participants will include Handout 1 in their home visitor’s
handbook at the end of the activity.

Activity 1

Psychological= relating to the mind. In this context, it would mean the effects

of mental anguish, stress, grief and depression that a person suffers.

Socio-economic= relating to social and economic factors.

15 minutes

Guide to Mobilising and Strengthening Community-Led Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Unit 2, Module 1^109