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Overview"""Heavenly Hurts Surviving AIDS-Related Deaths and Losses"" imparts vital information for anyone touched by deaths and losses of HIV/AIDS. In the AIDS pandemic, efforts are focused on persons living with AIDS (PLWA). Neglected are professional and non-professional caregivers, families, and friends. They are surviving deaths of loved ones from AIDS-related illness, or are dealing with multiple losses of HIV/AIDS. ""Heavenly Hurts"" provides guidance, support and coping skills, along with discussions of death language; AIDS grief; death in the workplace; and cultural and spiritual issues around death." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sandra Jacoby Klein , John D. MorganPublisher: Baywood Publishing Company Inc Imprint: Baywood Publishing Company Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780895031815ISBN 10: 0895031817 Pages: 164 Publication Date: 15 June 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Understanding HIV and AIDS People dealing with HIV/AIDS are helped by having a clear understanding of HIV/AIDS terminology, causes of HIV infection, and the disease's impact on survivors. Chapter 2 Understanding Death, Loss and Feelings of Grief Death is frightening. Understanding and being aware of the process of grief, helps survivors learn to accept the feelings they are experiencing. Chapter 3 AIDS Grief HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects disenfranchised populations. In such communities, the grief due to AIDS-related deaths and losses is unique and complicated. Chapter 4 AIDS Grief Groups: What They Teach Us People surviving AIDS-related deaths/losses are often discriminated against and stigmatized. Groups dealing with the unique issues of these survivors offer comfort and support. Chapter 5 Multiple Losses of AIDS: Not just deaths People dealing with the ever increasing deaths from AIDS-related illnesses are given a clear understanding of the characteristics of multiple loss and multiple losses. Chapter 6 Problem Solving in the Gay Community Many gay men have died of AIDS-related illnesses. Survivors sharing the unique aspects of gay grief and unique tasks of mourning facilitate coping and problem-solving. Chapter 7 Survivors: HIV Negative, HIV Positive and Status Unknown Grieving experiences of those dealing with death and losses related to HIV/AIDS are affected by a survivor's HIV status. Chapter 8 Needs of the Caregivers Caregivers who provide patient care and support during the AIDS pandemic have issues, needs and concerns that are important to address and are often overlooked. Chapter 9 Dealing with Death in the Workplace Creating an accepting, supportive environment in the workplace by increasing knowledge, sensitivity and understanding help the mourner and other employees adjust and maintain their productivity. Chapter 10 Language of Death and Dying Words about death are powerful. Knowing what to say and how to say it enhances the support and comfort offered to a mourner. Chapter 11 Cultural Dimensions of Grief Values placed on different cultural, ethnic, religious and spiritual beliefs and rituals affect our understanding of, and feelings about, grief, and death. Chapter 12 For Mental Health Professionals Understanding mourning tasks, increasing knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and knowing themselves, are tasks necessary for mental health professionals offering grief counseling and /or grief therapy. Chapter 13 What to Look for in a Clinician Specific guidelines are offered to help the mourner choose a compatible grief therapist. Chapter 14 Coping and Survival Skills Healing ways and specific skills for coping with grief are offered, giving support and direction to mourners as they move through the process of grief.ReviewsAuthor InformationKlein, Sandra Jacoby Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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