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 curriculum for children
whose parents have HIV/AIDS. The curriculum combines aspects of
play and talk therapy, alternative medicine and relaxation exer-
cises, 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 chil-
dren, 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