Nicole Rhonda Cole's Posts - Community life competence2024-03-29T13:29:33ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaColehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2523272815?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aidscompetence.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3rm6q2y5txgom&xn_auth=noFAMILY THERAPY is crucial to the survival of Persons Living with HIV/AIDStag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2012-01-04:2028109:BlogPost:885122012-01-04T22:29:54.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<p><span>One year ago I started to 'Counsel' a Patient who had 'Suicidal Ideation' owing to her HIV status; she did not want to live and did everything possible to communicate her message of 'wanting to die'; however, I won't give up on her and I prayed with her using Psalm 23, 27, 51, 91 and 103! She was encouraged to listen to her 'favourite Gospel Music', to change her linens, Curtains and to even get s</span><span class="text_exposed_show">cented Candles (Aromatherapy). Recognising the…</span></p>
<p><span>One year ago I started to 'Counsel' a Patient who had 'Suicidal Ideation' owing to her HIV status; she did not want to live and did everything possible to communicate her message of 'wanting to die'; however, I won't give up on her and I prayed with her using Psalm 23, 27, 51, 91 and 103! She was encouraged to listen to her 'favourite Gospel Music', to change her linens, Curtains and to even get s</span><span class="text_exposed_show">cented Candles (Aromatherapy). Recognising the importance of FAMILY SUPPORT, I called her children who supported their Mother through her DEPRESSION and today one year later this Patient is 'full of life' and very happy surrounded by her Children who continues to provide critical 'FAMILY THERAPY'! Today her Eldest Child returned to Guyana just to be with her Mother after learning that her Mother almost committed Suicide! I pray that FAMILIES will support their Family members who are HIV infected because this 'FAMILY SUPPORT' is crucial to the Patient's Welfare!</span></p>The Case of a 15 yr old HIV positive Child....tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2012-01-04:2028109:BlogPost:886342012-01-04T00:36:35.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<p><span>Today I stood by the bedside of a 15 yr old girl who is dying from HIV/AIDS and I tried to get her to take her ARVS/MEDS which will help to make her feel better and she just couldn't swallow the medication; she then puked saying that its the 'bitterness' of the tablet that makes her nauseous and I felt so HELPLESS because I can't do nothing more for her; its the Medication that will help at this s</span><span class="text_exposed_show">tage of her ILLNESS! Then I stood by the window and…</span></p>
<p><span>Today I stood by the bedside of a 15 yr old girl who is dying from HIV/AIDS and I tried to get her to take her ARVS/MEDS which will help to make her feel better and she just couldn't swallow the medication; she then puked saying that its the 'bitterness' of the tablet that makes her nauseous and I felt so HELPLESS because I can't do nothing more for her; its the Medication that will help at this s</span><span class="text_exposed_show">tage of her ILLNESS! Then I stood by the window and stared up into the Sky perhaps in silent plea to the Creator as to why should a 15 yr old be infected with HIV/AIDS; however I knew the answer because this child has been struggling with HIV since Birth!!! Please say a Prayer for all the Children suffering with this 'Incurable' disease! I pray that a REAL CURE be found by the Scientists in 2012!</span></p>Capture Knowledge-Guyana Faith and HIV Coalitiontag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-12-14:2028109:BlogPost:876592011-12-14T06:57:36.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<p>The Guyana Faith and HIV Coalition held a "Capture Knowledge" Session at Cara Lodge on 10 December, 2011 International Human Rights Day! The Session was attended by Rastafari Representatives, Muslim Representative, Christian Representatives, Hindu Representatives and Bahai Representatives! Dr. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruben.f.delprado">Ruben F. del Prado</a> had his message read by an ILO Representative and the Master of Ceremony was Ras Ian General Secretary of the Guyana…</p>
<p>The Guyana Faith and HIV Coalition held a "Capture Knowledge" Session at Cara Lodge on 10 December, 2011 International Human Rights Day! The Session was attended by Rastafari Representatives, Muslim Representative, Christian Representatives, Hindu Representatives and Bahai Representatives! Dr. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruben.f.delprado">Ruben F. del Prado</a> had his message read by an ILO Representative and the Master of Ceremony was Ras Ian General Secretary of the Guyana Rastafarian Council. An overview of SALT and ACP was done by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/allisterklien">Allister Collins</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001130741721">Nicole Cole</a>. A Video with various SALT visits were shown which was really 'Awe Inspiring' since the David Rose School for the handicapped were among the participants as well as the Elderly. Nicole Cole wished all a Happy Human Rights Day!</p>HIV/AIDS Seminar coupled with SALT and ACP in Region 2-the RICE Producing Region of Guyana-ESSEQUIBO!tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-06-25:2028109:BlogPost:566382011-06-25T00:59:30.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<span style="color: #ff6600;">Commissioner Cole ans Son visited Region 2 to facilitate a HIV/AIDS Seminar which included SALT and ACP. The Participants were all Male and they hailed from Leguan, Wakenaam, Bartica (Region 7), Anna Regina which are different areas in Region 2 except for Bartica which is located in Region 7. Being the lone female facilitating a session with an all male group was a significant challenge given the fact that Men prefer to talk sex with Men only! However, Commissioner…</span>
<span style="color: #ff6600;">Commissioner Cole ans Son visited Region 2 to facilitate a HIV/AIDS Seminar which included SALT and ACP. The Participants were all Male and they hailed from Leguan, Wakenaam, Bartica (Region 7), Anna Regina which are different areas in Region 2 except for Bartica which is located in Region 7. Being the lone female facilitating a session with an all male group was a significant challenge given the fact that Men prefer to talk sex with Men only! However, Commissioner Cole rose to the occasion and challenged herself to deliver what was a 'sterling' performance! The Men were not shy as it relates to the speaking about sex however they were 'condom shy' when it came to demonstrating how to use the male condom. (only two males out of ten participated in the condom demonstration). Modules 1-3 was introduced to the participants who shared their experiences about what they knew about the 'power of the local response to HIV/AIDS</span>. <span style="color: #ff6600;">SALT and Dream Building was the most intriguing session since drawing the individual dream took these men back to Nursery school days; they indeed appeared to be enthused about this exercise. Drawing the Group Dream brought them together for one common cause which is to envision a Dream of their Community being 'AIDS Competent'. Most of the Male participants AGREED that they would help the person/persons living with HIV to remain focus on life and living and they would also help that person to gain employment, and show them love and care.</span>Sharing SALT in Region 6- the Ancient Countrytag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-06-18:2028109:BlogPost:545872011-06-18T00:30:00.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<p><span style="color: #339966;">Commissioner Cole and her Son visited Region 6 and shared SALT and HIV awareness with Participants who were desirous of learning about STIs and SALT as a strengths model in facilitating an AIDS Competent Community! The difference between HIV and AIDS was a very good point to note since many confuse these two concepts. The fact that one can live a very long and Healthy life if HIV positive was discussed in earnest; however, the fact that one can rapidly progress…</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #339966;">Commissioner Cole and her Son visited Region 6 and shared SALT and HIV awareness with Participants who were desirous of learning about STIs and SALT as a strengths model in facilitating an AIDS Competent Community! The difference between HIV and AIDS was a very good point to note since many confuse these two concepts. The fact that one can live a very long and Healthy life if HIV positive was discussed in earnest; however, the fact that one can rapidly progress to the stage of AIDS if one was negligent with one's health was noted by all the Participants! Of course many questions were asked concerning the incubation of HIV/AIDS. The SALT and Dream Building exercise was the Fun part with Participants drawing the individual, group, and community dreams. Our ways of thinking and working as people in the community drew thought-provoking answers as well as the questions 'Are we Human'? and 'what makes us Human'? The participants were all enthused and they expressed a desire to have sessions once monthly.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #339966;">Five common STIs were also discussed namely HPV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Herpes Simplex 1 and 2.</span></p>Introducing SALT in the WORKPLACE on 10th May, 2011tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-05-16:2028109:BlogPost:482632011-05-16T00:39:33.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<p>On 10th May, 2011 Nicole Cole along with Marlyn Waterman conducted a STI Awareness Workshop in the Work Environment among employees of the Guyana Power and Light Company. The AIDS Competency Process was also introduced with the SALT model to Community Development i.e making Communities AIDS Competent. Two Power Point Presentations were conducted explaining the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections. Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes Simplex, Syphilis, Genital Warts, Human Papilloma Virus…</p>
<p>On 10th May, 2011 Nicole Cole along with Marlyn Waterman conducted a STI Awareness Workshop in the Work Environment among employees of the Guyana Power and Light Company. The AIDS Competency Process was also introduced with the SALT model to Community Development i.e making Communities AIDS Competent. Two Power Point Presentations were conducted explaining the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections. Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes Simplex, Syphilis, Genital Warts, Human Papilloma Virus and HIV were explained to the Participants. The Women were encouraged to check their Cervix for cancerous lesions by using the VIA method offered by the Ministry of Health. The AIDS Competency Process was introduced with SALT being promoted as a Strengths Model of making Communities fully AIDS Competent. Participants explored the local responses and ways of thinking and working as well as building the the DREAM. Individual dreams were built first, then group dreams. then Community dreams. The session was a very interactive. Condom demonstration was also conducted with the participants using both the male and female condoms. Brochures were distributed as well as Posters on STIs. The Participants were all enthused and they had FUN!</p>
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<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">On 12th May, 2011 the Guyana Competence Team led by Nicole Cole and accompanied by Mr.Lydon Welch and Ms.Marlyn Waterman conducted a one day workshop at the National AIDS Programme Secretariat Head Office. The Participants were diverse with Regions 4, 6, 7, and 10 being represented. Mr. Welch and Ms. Waterman are junior facilitators who are practicing SALT in order to become AIDS Competent Facilitators. The audience was very warm and welcoming to the SALT…</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">On 12th May, 2011 the Guyana Competence Team led by Nicole Cole and accompanied by Mr.Lydon Welch and Ms.Marlyn Waterman conducted a one day workshop at the National AIDS Programme Secretariat Head Office. The Participants were diverse with Regions 4, 6, 7, and 10 being represented. Mr. Welch and Ms. Waterman are junior facilitators who are practicing SALT in order to become AIDS Competent Facilitators. The audience was very warm and welcoming to the SALT approach since it sought to focus on "Strengths" within the Communities and not Weaknesses! Questions were asked concerning the Potentials, Resource, and Strengths within the Participant's Communities. When these were identified then they participated in Building their 'Individual Dream', 'Group Dream' then their 'Community Dream'. What is very evident is that all the participants had fun! They laughed and giggled like small children whilst drawing. The Guyana Competence Team were able to complete three modules with these participants because of the 'time constraint' of only one day; however, we will be planning another session to complete Modules 4, 5, and 6 with this Group since they are critical because of their Roles within the Health Sector as Professionals working with PLWHAs.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><br/></span></p>Promoting "Gender Equality" on World AIDS Daytag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2010-12-02:2028109:BlogPost:303432010-12-02T01:21:00.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
Under the Theme "Universal Access and Human Rights" Commissioner Cole along with UNFPA HIV Officer and the President of the Sunshine Support Group of the Campbellville Health Centre facilitated an awareness session with the Guyana Power and Light Company. The activity commenced with the reciting of the Lord's Prayers as we asked Jah to "deliver us from Evil and forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us". The Female condom was the focal point of this session because…
Under the Theme "Universal Access and Human Rights" Commissioner Cole along with UNFPA HIV Officer and the President of the Sunshine Support Group of the Campbellville Health Centre facilitated an awareness session with the Guyana Power and Light Company. The activity commenced with the reciting of the Lord's Prayers as we asked Jah to "deliver us from Evil and forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us". The Female condom was the focal point of this session because women are three more times likely to become infected with HIV than Men owing to their socioeconomic conditions, culture, sexual violence and their inherent biological design! A Documentary was shown which promoted the female condom and condoms in general; however, the emphasis was the Female condom; the Documentary was shown three times to ensure that participants grasp the information being disseminated. The participants were all enthused to learn and posited that the session was timely, informative, and relevant as Women are the MOST AT RISK POPULATION! Jah Bless us!Honouring Commitment to Women as Standard Bearers of Humanity...The Beijing Declaration needs implementation nowtag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2010-03-12:2028109:BlogPost:184822010-03-12T00:30:00.000ZNicole Rhonda Colehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NicoleRhondaCole
<strong>The time has arrived for Women to be treated with Value and Respect by their male Partners...For too long Women were made to endure slavery, debauchery, exploitation and oppression by the Men in their lives who continue to beat, maim and kill them with impunity and without remorse...As Commissioner on the Women and Gender Equality Commission it is imperative that I remain vigilant to the fact that the Beijing Declaration that is fifteen years old has not had the momentum it should have…</strong>
<strong>The time has arrived for Women to be treated with Value and Respect by their male Partners...For too long Women were made to endure slavery, debauchery, exploitation and oppression by the Men in their lives who continue to beat, maim and kill them with impunity and without remorse...As Commissioner on the Women and Gender Equality Commission it is imperative that I remain vigilant to the fact that the Beijing Declaration that is fifteen years old has not had the momentum it should have given the fact that 189 countires committed to ensure women's right to equal pay for equal work...Women work tirelessly for minimal wages and their work in the Home remains a "Labour of Love"...Let us seize this moment to 'walk the talk' on women's rights...Let the theme really mean what it says,"Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities:Progress for All"...No Society can expect to be economically viable if women are not allowed to participate fully without Fear or threats to her person...She must be allowed to develop her full potential as she is the one that reproduces the members of the Society...The role of women as nurturer, Care-giver, friend, mother, Lover and yes as father (63% of households in Guyana are headed by females) cannot be taken for granted...What will happen to Society if ALL Women should stirke from all their duties, whether real or perceived?</strong>