Psychotherapy and AIDS

Nichols, Stuart E.

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“…It may be during this time that a person with HIV disease "comes out" with his illness to others. Nichols (1986) suggests that the process of "coming out" with AIDS is similar to the process of "coming out" as homosexual, with many of the same fears and apprehensions. Shaw (1992) speculates that "coming out" with AIDS may be as turbulent as receiving the initial diagnosis of being HIV positive.…”

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Therapeutic considerations for work with persons with HIV disease.

Sarwer¹,

Crawford²

1994

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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Section: Stage 4: Depression-the Realization Of the Terminal Illnessmentioning

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Therapeutic considerations for work with persons with HIV disease.

Sarwer¹,

Crawford²

1994

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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“…For more than a decade, social workers and other health care practitioners have concentrated their efforts on the psychosocial needs of gay men infected with HIV and those living with AIDS (Dane, 1989;Dowd, 1995;Icard, Schilling, El-Bassel, & Young, 1992;Lopez & Getzel, 1984;Nichols, 1986;Sheran, 1995). Gay men not infected with HIV, however, are significantly underrepresented in the social work and psychotherapeutic literature.…”

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A Group Design for HIV-Negative Gay Men

Koetting¹

1996

Social Work

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The social work and psychotherapeutic literature is replete with information on the psychosocial needs of HIV-positive gay men and gay men living with AIDS. However, scant information focuses on an often-overlooked population: HIV-negative gay men. This article examines the development of a group design that addresses the unique psychosocial needs of HIV-negative gay men. A 12-week, timelimited group focused on the effects of the AIDS epidemic on HIVnegative gay men's psychosocial functioning, including its potential exacerbation of common developmental issues such as exclusion, loss, survivor guilt, and lack of validation; the use of insight interventions and psychosocial problem solving; and the development of a working focus and group goals to improve psychosocial functioning in this population. Initial evaluations by group members using this design show promise; however, empirical evidence is essential to verify its effectiveness.

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“…Although there are articles about psychotherapy with persons with AIDS (Holland & Tross, 1987; Lopez & Getzel, 1984; Macks & Turner, 1986; Namir, 1986; Nichols, 1986; Price, Omizo, & Hammell, 1986), asymptomatic gay men—who constitute the largest group profoundly affected by the disease—have received surprisingly little attention in the professional literature. This may pose a special disadvantage for a nongay therapist accepting a gay man into treatment.…”

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Current issues in psychotherapy with gay men: Impact of the AIDS phenomenon.

Barrows¹,

Halgin²

1988

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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This article addresses the impact of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) phenomenon on psychotherapy with asymptomatic gay men. We discuss specific issues pertaining to psychotherapy with gay men and offer suggestions about how professionals might address these issues in the helping context. We discuss how therapists can help gay clients (a) to develop a positive gay identity, (b) to reevaluatc their patterns of socializing, (c) to learn safe sex techniques and develop positive attitudes toward them, (d) to learn new styles of intimacy, (ej to understand the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody test and the implications of testing, and (f) to develop coping strategies for dealing with the loss of loved ones and acquaintances.

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Psychotherapy and AIDS

Cited by 17 publications

References 23 publications

Therapeutic considerations for work with persons with HIV disease.

Therapeutic considerations for work with persons with HIV disease.

A Group Design for HIV-Negative Gay Men

Current issues in psychotherapy with gay men: Impact of the AIDS phenomenon.

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