Countertransference Reactions Toward Older Adults Facing HIV and AIDS

Abstract

This article will provide a technique designed to identify and explore areas of countertransference when working with older adults facing HIV/AIDS. It offers instructors and supervisors a way to teach about countertransference toward older adults facing HIV and AIDS. This technique can be utilized in a variety of gerontological settings such as mental health clinics, multipurpose centers for older adults, as well as classrooms and private practice.