A Narrative Approach To Supporting Clients Living With Hiv

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.

Publication Date

1-2-2015

Publication Title

Journal of Constructivist Psychology

Volume

28

Issue

1

Number of Pages

67-82

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/10720537.2013.854185

Socpus ID

84911904578 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84911904578

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