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 parents have HIV/AIDS.
The group combines aspects of play and talk therapy, alternative
medicine and relaxation exercises, and cognitive 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 discussing 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 or-
ganizations in developing countries with few resources. The cur-
riculum includes suggestions 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