Publication Date
2005
30 p
This document recognises that psychosocial support for children affected by HIV and AIDS is as important as responding to their material needs. It explores children's experience of loss and grief, and suggests ways to deal with aggressive behaviour and to overcome stigma and discrimination. Some of the topics discussed are accompanied by useful handouts. It is designed as a training tool for professionals working directly with children or in community building projects
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Cross-cutting; attitudinal barriers; Disability and community; community; Disability and social diversity; children with disabilities; persons living with HIV/aids; vulnerable groups; Health; mental health; systems: service delivery; treatment and prevention; Inclusion; exclusion and discrimination; Rehabilitation; trauma
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