Counselling in HIV Infection And AIDS

This comprehensive handbook has been written for all professionals involved in the counselling and overall care of those who have AIDS or HIV infection or are at risk. Chapters deal with counselling in specific settings, and with particular groups of people, pregnant women, the families of infected children, haemophiliacs, injecting drug users, those with neuropsychological problems and gay men. The book also covers particular skills the counsellor needs to deal with anxiety, depression and obsessional states, death and bereavement, problem-solving approaches and reducing stress. Organizational, legal, ethical and training aspects of the work are also covered. Each chapter sets out clearly how to assess what needs to be done, what steps the counsellor needs to take and what issues need to be taken into account in counselling. In this new edition, which has been revised throughout, are five new chapters have been included concerning the GP's role, community care, HIV and mental health, counselling for treatment and choice, and organizing counselling.