Examines cultural influences (such as Confucianism, family, and immigration) on Taiwan Chinese in America who seek counseling. Addresses typical counseling struggles, effective counseling strategies and theoretical approaches, and training implications. Uses a case study to elaborate on the above themes. (RJM)

Explores issues of counseling persons infected with HIV and AIDS, within the specific themes of rejection, powerlessness, and death. Quotations from 14 persons diagnosed with the disease are used to clarify these concerns. Provides specific counseling recommendations to make counseling an effective, compassionate endeavor with this population.…