Title

A Narrative Approach to Supporting Clients Living with HIV

Authors

Authors

M. Zeligman;S. M. Barden

Comments

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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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