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Peer reviewedPiccirillo, Emily – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1995
A therapist recounts her experiences working in a large AIDS long-term care facility in New York City, and the value of art therapy in helping infected people deal with the unpredictable effects of the virus. (JPS)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Art Therapy, Higher Education, Personal Narratives
Peer reviewedBeckerman, Nancy L. – Death Studies, 1995
Explores many dimensions of suicide among the terminally ill, including preemptive, surcease, and rational suicide. The critical issues addressed are the incidence of suicide in HIV-positive individuals, contributing factors associated with the risk of suicide among people with HIV/AIDS, and the clinical and ethical implications of this issue for…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Case Studies, Counselor Role, Death
Peer reviewedRogers, James R.; Britton, Paula J. – Counseling Psychologist, 1994
Responds to Werth's (1992) arguing for rational suicide for individuals diagnosed with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Commends Werth's willingness to address issue of rational suicide for individuals diagnosed with AIDS, but expresses concerns about data supporting his rationale and implications for counseling psychology and society…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Competence, Counseling Services, Decision Making
Peer reviewedHughes, Douglas; Kleespies, Phillip – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2001
The relationship between medical illness and suicide seems to be multi-faceted. While medical illness is not the sole determinant of suicide, certain illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS and brain cancers, do appear to elevate the risk of suicide. Possible effective prevention efforts include education of primary care providers, and improved medication…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Cancer, Crisis Intervention
Download full textMartins, John R. – 1999
This introduction and outline correspond to a presentation at the American Counseling Association (ACA) 1999 World Conference. The author recounts his psychotherapeutic work with young gay men diagnosed with AIDS and his increasing awareness of their movement toward psychological health and the development of a deeper spirituality. His quest…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences
Peer reviewedPiccirillo, Emily – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1996
Introduces art therapists to transgender males with AIDS. Discusses three specific cases, and emphasizes the role that art played in subjects' relationship with their residential community and the ways art served their efforts to resolve issues. Considers common themes, special challenges, and benefits of working with this population. (SNR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Art Therapy, Diseases, Males
