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 DOCN  M94A2022
 TI    Interpersonal learning process (ILP) as a therapeutic factor in
       minimizing AIDS symptoms.
 DT    9412
 AU    Gallego VS; GIV, Sao Paulo-Brazil.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):399 (abstract no. PD0205). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370553
 AB    OBJECTIVE: Examination and application of ILP in de development of
       personality, aiming for the understanding and treatment of psychological
       disturbances which contribute to the evolution of psychosomatic symptoms
       related to AIDS. evolution of psychosomatic symptoms related to AIDS.
       METHOD: Testing of the reality and examination of emotional experiences
       through: 1. Exposure of interpersonal pathology; 2. Feed-back and
       self-observation; 3. Sharing of reactions; 4. Examination of results
       from the sharing of reactions; 5. Development of sense of responsibility
       and evolution of self-image in response to others. RESULTS: The adopted
       strategies facilitated participants: 1. To identify analogue problems
       and activation of mechanisms which can help patients to transcend
       themselves and examine their own experience. 2. Offering of cognitive
       structure for facing situations related to the impact of living with
       HIV/AIDS. 3. Adoption of attitudes for adaptation, control and reduction
       of stressor factors which are responsible for enhancing some
       symptoms/illnesses. CONCLUSION: The adoption of continuous therapeutic
       programs in self-help groups make possible the corrective review of
       emotional experience components.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/REHABILITATION
       Adaptation, Psychological  Brazil  Human  *Interpersonal Relations
       Personality Development  Psychophysiologic
       Disorders/*PSYCHOLOGY/REHABILITATION  Reality Testing  Self Concept
       Self-Help Groups  *Sick Role  Social Responsibility  *Social Support
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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