Spiritual wellness for clients with HIV/AIDS: Review of counseling issues

The epidemic of HIV/AIDS has resulted in an increasing population of indivi duals in need of counseling services: persons living with AIDS, as well as family, friends, and caregivers. The relationship between HIV/AIDS clients' counseling and spiritual issues is demonstrated by a review of salient lit erature. Three broad themes are used: terminal illness issues such as post- death existence and existential meaning of life, religious disenfranchiseme nt from society or families of origin, and multicultural spiritual and reli gious issues. Practical recommendations for counselors and research implica tions are included.