A Narrative Approach to Supporting Clients Living with HIV

    Authors

    M. Zeligman;S. M. Barden

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Constr. Psychol.

    Keywords

    COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL; MEDICATION; ADHERENCE; STIGMA; DISCLOSURE; DISEASE; HIV/AIDS; REASONS; HEALTH; WOMEN; Psychology, Clinical

    Abstract

    The number of individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to grow, increasing the responsibility of mental health counselors to effectively intervene and better understand the unique struggles facing survivors of HIV. Narrative therapy, a postmodern approach to counseling, is presented for use with clients living with HIV. Basic tenets of narrative therapy (externalizing the problem, identifying socially constructed messages, focusing on strengths, and reauthoring client stories) and application with HIV-positive clients are discussed, highlighting the influence of narrative therapy on both physical and mental health issues. A case application is provided.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Constructivist Psychology

    Volume

    28

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2015

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    67

    Last Page

    82

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000345226700005

    ISSN

    1072-0537

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