Psychotherapy And AIDS

Psychological treatments seek to support changes in patients's lives. Normally they get better and move on with their lives. The time line is often different in dealing with the medically ill including those with HIV. While making progress psychologically patients may become more physically dependent. Divided into 3 parts this book presents information and clinical material in a range of topics to support psychologically informed treatment of individuals who are HIV-positive. Each chapter proposes techniques and methods to address different concerns commonly encountered with this population. In addition case studies are provided throughout.