Introduction

Counseling is one of the critical elements in the provision of quality family planning services. Through counseling, providers help clients make and carry out their own choices about reproductive health and family planning. Good counseling leads to improved client satisfaction. A satisfied client promotes family planning, returns when s/he needs to and continues to use a chosen method.

In this study session, you will learn about the general concepts and principles of family planning counseling, the steps for conducting family planning counseling using the REDI framework, and the factors affecting counseling outcomes.