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Peer reviewedWerth, James L., Jr. – Counseling Psychologist, 1992
Reviews literature on suicide and terminal illnesses. Examines suicide rate for persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Explores physical and psychosocial factors that may contribute to decision by person with AIDS to commit suicide. Applies Siegel's criteria for rational suicide to case of person with AIDS. Examines role of…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Psychotherapy, Suicide, Terminal Illness
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 reviewedStewart, Greig M.; Gregory, Barry C. – Counseling Psychologist, 1996
Support groups are established psychosocial treatment modalities where clients address particular problems or diagnoses. Discusses a long-term (five year) AIDS support group and examines the following issues: (1) marginality; (2) making choices; (3) coping with emotions; (4) premature confrontation of life issues; (5) chronic illness versus…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Counseling Psychology, Death
