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Development of a weekly support group for caregivers of children with HIV disease
S Crandles1, A Sussman, M Berthaud
1State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn 11203.
AIDS Care
|January 1, 1992
Abstract:
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.