Couples of Mixed HIV Status: Clinical Issues and Interventions
Examine the unique emotional challenges and issues that face couples of mixed HIV status today!\ Previous books on this subjectmostly written in the days when HIV/AIDS was considered a fatal rather than a chronic diseasefocused on end-of-life issues. However, Couples of Mixed HIV Status: Clinical Issues and Interventions addresses the unique emotional challenges facing today’s couples of mixed HIV status and provides a conceptual framework for assessment and intervention. The book offers...
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Beckerman (social work, Yeshiva U.) offers therapists a conceptual framework for conducting assessment and intervention with couples of mixed HIV status. Drawing upon the findings of a research study involving 44 couples, she provides examples of ways to help clients work through issues such as disclosure of HIV status, fear of disease transmission, and shifts in emotional intimacy. The volume concludes with a chapter devoted to the implications of HIV/AIDS for family planning and parenting. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Prologue Rationale Plan of the Book Chapter 1. Introduction Key Emotional Issues Introduction to Research Study How This Book Is Organized Chapter 2. Literature Review Historical Context of HIV/AIDS and Couples Empirical Research on Serodiscordant Couples Summary Chapter 3. Theoretical Framework Common Theoretical Frameworks in Couple Therapy Medical Family Therapy EFCT and Couples Affected by HIV/AIDS Integrative Couple Therapy with Couples Affected by HIV/AIDS Summary Chapter 4. Methodology Empirical Study Qualitative Research Chapter 5. Introduction to the Findings Empirical Findings Qualitative Data Chapter 6. Fear of HIV Transmission Overview Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Summary Chapter 7. Shifts in Emotional Intimacy Overview Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Summary Chapter 8. Impact of Uncertainty Overview Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Summary Chapter 9. Disclosure Issues Overview Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Summary Chapter 10. Issues of Mistrust and Betrayal Overview Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Summary Chapter 11. HIV and Family Planning Overview Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Summary Epilogue References Index
