NCJ Number
119736
Date Published
1988
Length
131 pages
Annotation
This set of training materials is designed for use in inservice workshops that focus on training substance abuse treatment staff regarding issues related to substance abuse counseling with dysfunctional families who are coping with HIV infection or illness and with drug users who are considering or who have taken an HIV antibody test.
Abstract
Overviews explain the training structure, facilities and equipment, and the use of the participant's manual and the trainer's guide. The workshop on dysfunctional families uses the work of Stanton and Satir to examine family systems, the ways that dysfunctional families may structure themselves, the identification of dysfunctional communication styles, counseling issues for families with HIV-infected members, and strategies and skills for working with these families. The workshop on antibody testing focuses on the nature of the various tests available, the meaning of test results, the role of the substance abuse treatment counselor, and counseling skills for helping clients with issues related to tests. Outlines, lists of time requirements and materials needed, diagrams, journal article reprints, evaluation forms, and forms for completion of workshop exercises.