Children's support group
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Hello from New York! I am a social worker in New York City. I
have developed an original support group for children whose par-
ents have HIV/AIDS. The group combines aspects of play and talk
therapy, alternative medicine and relaxation exercises, and cog-
nitive therapy to help children cope with this illness. It also
addresses prevention through education about issues relating to
STD's, sexual abuse, and violence. It has components on discuss-
ing feelings, AIDS education, building self-esteem, self-care,
and advocacy work. The group is aimed at children from 7-10, but
is adaptable to other age groups.
While designed for use in the U.S., but can easily be used in
other cultures. It can be implemented with very few materials
and little manpower, making it ideal for organizations in devel-
oping countries with few resources. The curriculum includes sug-
gestions about adaptation to other cultures and substitution of
materials. In addition, as the curriculum is very flexible, the
group can be modified for use with other populations, such as
children with cancer, child witnesses of domestic violence, and
other needs.
I am interested in distributing this group to any interested or-
ganization. I would also be able to provide guidance for the im-
plementation of the group. If interested, please send me an e-
mail and we can discuss the curriculum further. Looking forward
to hearing from you! If you know of any other organization that
might be interested in this curriculum, please let me (and them)
know. I have extensive experience with children, especially in
the field of trauma. Perhaps I could be of assistance in some
other way. Please let me know.
Karen Landmann, CSW
936 West End Avenue #F7
New York, NY, 10025, USA
Tel. +1-212-866-2822
mailto:KL138@columbia.edu