Development of a weekly support group for caregivers of children with HIV disease.
The authors describe a weekly group for caregivers of children with HIV disease which began in January 1988. Presented are four separate developmental stages: (1) universality; (2) development of cohesion; (3) development of conflict; and (4) separation and growth. This group has reduced the members' depression, anxiety and isolation and has assisted them with anticipatory mourning and the creation of a support network.
Crandles
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State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn 11203.
Sussman
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Berthaud
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Sunderland
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006126:Group Processes; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing*; D015497:HIV-1; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009519:New York City; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D016730:Program Development; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*