Treating the psychological consequences of HIV - Michael F. O′Connor

HIV patients, their friAnds, and caregivers grapple with serious conflicts and significant psychological issues on a daily basis. Problems of stigma and alienation, anger, anxiety and despair, multiple loss, burnout, and terminal self determination can be as difficult and complex to treat as the medical manifestations of this insidious epidemic.Written by experts in the field, Treating the Psychological Consequences of HIV not only provides a solid theoretical orientation to the subject, but offers a wealth of practical clinical techniques for professionals working with HIV clients.The authors offer specific recommAndations for working with various HIV client populations such as gay men, heterosexuals, IV drug users, dual diagnoses clients, people of color, children, women, couples and families as well the uninfected survivors and caregivers. In addition, they address important ethical and legal issues such as testing and disclosure vs. confidentiality.