The provider knows about family planning and other reproductive health care. The client knows more than anyone else about her or his own life, wants, and feelings. For successful counseling, these experts must share their knowledge. This partnership has a purpose to help the client make decisions or solve problems about family planning and other reproductive health matters.
People carry out their own decisions best.
This is why good counselors do not make clients' decisions for them. Instead, they help clients make their own decisions. Also, providers give advice on medical matters for example, whether there is any medical reason that a client should not use a certain family planning method. The client can make good decisions when the provider and the client share facts and feelings. Share Feelings Provider's Job Give clear, accurate information that the client wants and needs.