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This paper describes a format for group intervention with children of parents with AIDS. Therapeutic factors specific to group work with these children and special issues regarding AIDS are discussed. The stages of development of such groups are outlined, with particular attention paid to themes of grief and loss. Suggestions for future work in this area are given.
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Aronson, S. Group intervention with children of parents with aids. Group 18, 133–140 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01456584
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