Treating the Psychological Consequences of HIV [Paperback]

Michael F. O'Connor (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787903140 | ISBN-13: 978-0787903145 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 1

A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Written by experts in the field, this book provides a solid theoretical orientation to the subject along with a wealth of practical clinical techniques. It offers specific recommAndations for working with various HIV client populations as well the uninfected survivors and caregivers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This volume, packed with clinical vignettes and useful references, delivers on the promise of its general editor, Irvin D. Yalom. Overall, the text is an excellent addition to the literature on HIV psychotherapy and psychology. . . . For those looking for a rock solid text of HIV psychotherapy that offers reasonable therapeutic strategies for all aspects of the life cycle, O'Connors' text is an affordable, enjoyable, and practical read."

"This book will have broad appeal to many clinicians working with people infected by HIV/AIDS. It begins with the basics of how working with HIV positive patients may impact the clinician, followed by an introduction to HIV pathophysiology. The chapters reflect a range of clinical orientations free of vernacular. While the information is basic, it is based in research and provides clinical insights without being directive."

" This book brings together in one volume the multiple dimensions of treating the psychological consequences of HIV for all of the populations in our country hit hard by this difficult disease. It combines the latest medical thinking on HIV with what's known from the psychological literature about the consequences and treatments of the disease. It is respectful of the cultures of HIV and thus is essential for anyone on the front lines of care." (Thomas J. Coates, Ph.D., professor of medicine and director, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California, San Francisco)

"This book provides health and mental health practitioners with a sophisticated and comprehensive presentation of treatment for the psychological and psychosocial consequences of HIV/AIDS. It represents a major step forward in the field." (John R. Anderson, director, American Psychological Association Office on AIDS)

"An extremely useful resource for all counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists who are confronted with the diverse challenges of HIV disease among their clients. The book is comprehensive, up-to-date and thoughtful and makes a unique contribution to the field." (Anke A. Ehrhardt, director, HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University)

From the Inside Flap

HIV patients, their friAnds and caregivers face significant conflicts and serious psychological issues that they must grapple with on a daily basis. Stigma and alienation, anger, anxiety and despair, multiple loss, burnout, terminal self-determination can be as difficult and complex to treat as the medical problems associated with this insidious epidemic.Treating the Psychological Consequences of HIV is the first book on therapeutic assessment and technique written for frontline clinicians who work with the millions of HIV patients and their friAnds, families, and caregivers. This comprehensive resource offers specific recommAndations for working with various HIV-client populations, such as gay men, heterosexuals, IV-drug users, dual diagnosis clients, people of color, children, women, couples and families. The book also addresses the important issues surrounding specific ethical and legal issues such as testing and disclosure versus confidentiality. Written in jargon free down-to-earth terms Treating the Psychological Consequences of HIV is filled with useful checklists, numerous clinical examples, and offers cutting-edge information including:

• Appropriate therapeutic responses for each of the four stages that correspond to the medical phases of HIV infection
• Suggestions for clinicians who work with HIV clients for staying hopeful, connected and avoiding burnout
• Guidelines for handling the emotional issues surrounding bereavement such as numbing, sleep disturbance, hopelessness, and more
• A guide for assessing the risk for suicide with a HIV client
• Suggested techniques for working with women clients and an outline of some issues they often face such as poor housing, drug addiction, loss of child custody, and abuse.
• A description of the mental health consequences of medications commonly used to treat HIV
• An effective therapeutic intervention that is a multigenerational approach for addressing the losses and coping strategies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 361 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787903140
• ISBN-13: 978-0787903145
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,268,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)