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Peer reviewedGetzel, George S. – Social Work, 1991
Describes four modes of positive survival with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and analyzes them as they appear in support groups for people with AIDS. Sees beneficent, artistic-spiritual, heroic, and rational-instrumental survival modes as compromise solutions to fears of life and death described by Rank. Calls analysis nonpejorative…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Coping, Death
Peer reviewedAnderson, Gary R. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1994
Discusses problems experienced by families who have child who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive or who has Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), noting that child with HIV/AIDS in family usually means at least one parent also has HIV/AIDS. Urges professionals to think of family, rather than individual, and to plan services for…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Children, Chronic Illness
Peer reviewedCho, Cheh; Cassidy, David F. – Death Studies, 1994
Identifies several distinctive characteristics of bereavement in relation to human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Discusses multiple loss syndrome, truant grief, and chronic bereavement that are often experienced by persons living with AIDS and professionals working in HIV/AIDS field. Discusses need for new…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Bereavement, Chronic Illness, Death
Peer reviewedHoffman, R. Leigh; Decker, Thomas W. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1993
Defines amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as motor-neuron disease that is terminal. Discusses symptoms associated with ALS and identifies treatment options. Reviews psychological and behavioral adaptations in regard to ALS clients, their families, and professionals who work with them. Discusses support groups as method of reducing stress for ALS…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Chronic Illness, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedValente, Sharon M. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1994
Notes that people over age 60 have highest suicide rates and comprise one-fourth of all suicides. Presents case study illustrating risk assessment and intervention with elderly woman. Examines clinical issues related to recognition of suicidal elderly patients and presents practical approach to early detection, evaluation, and management of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chronic Illness, Counseling Techniques, Death
