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Groves, Nancy J. – 1990
Being diagnosed with a serious illness is a major crisis to face for both the individual with the illness and the loved ones involved. To better prepare patients and their families in the adjustment to the impact of illness, it is essential to teach them the various emotional responses commonly experienced and effective coping skills. Helping…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Counselor Role, Diseases
Download full textMartins, John R. – 1999
This introduction and outline correspond to a presentation at the American Counseling Association (ACA) 1999 World Conference. The author recounts his psychotherapeutic work with young gay men diagnosed with AIDS and his increasing awareness of their movement toward psychological health and the development of a deeper spirituality. His quest…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences
Eichenfield, Gregg A.; Audas, Millie – 1991
The success of crisis intervention work with international students is highly dependent not only on the skill of the professional staff involved, but also the availability and use of other student services that may be provided to the International Student Services (ISS) Office. There are many cultural issues that must be considered when counseling…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Crisis Intervention, Death, Foreign Students
Ingram, Ellen; Ellis, Jon B. – 1993
This study was conducted to investigate attitudes that people hold about a hypothetical suicide victim in different situations. These situations depicted the victim in a scenario as either having cancer, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), schizophrenia, or a depressive disorder. An analysis was made to discern whether there were…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cancer, Chronic Illness, College Students
Garnets, O. N.; And Others – 1994
This document considers the problems faced by the children and adolescents who were affected by the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine. It discusses problems with psycho-physical, social, and spiritual development. It is noted that the Chernobyl children do not form a homogeneous population, but can be divided into…
Descriptors: Accidents, Adolescents, Child Development, Children
Wilk, Carole A. – 1990
This paper provides a personal account of the process of psychotherapy for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients, as seen from both the client's and the psychotherapist's perspective, with a focus on countertransference issues found in the early phases of treatment. Based on case material, the discussion explores themes presented by…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Case Studies, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Techniques
Marta, Suzy Yehl – 1996
Parental death or divorce can have serious effects on children. It is important for adults and teachers to provide support and to be available to listen to the child on an age appropriate level. This paper describes the emotional impact of loss on children both when a marriage is ending and when a parent is seriously ill or is recently deceased.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Children
