A Sharing Experience: Development of a Group for Families Affected by HIV Infection.

Melvin, Diane; Appleby, Sue

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ERIC Number: EJ525713

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Publication Date: 1995

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A Sharing Experience: Development of a Group for Families Affected by HIV Infection.

Melvin, Diane; Appleby, Sue

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, v23 n1 p7-17 1995

Describes the establishment and development of a support group for the parents of children infected and/or affected by HIV infection. The group is hospital-based, meeting monthly since April 1992, facilitated by professionals but with a self-help and peer support emphasis. Explains the planning, setting, and running of the group. Identifies factors in the group's success. (KW)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Coping, Death, Family Counseling, Family Life Education, Family Problems, Family Programs, Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Human Services, Self Help Programs, Services, Youth

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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