Training issues for supervisors of marriage and family therapists working with persons living with HIV

The purpose of this article is to address the special issues and considerat ions Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) supervisors might face with the incre asing HIV/AIDS epidemic. Three primary issues will be addressed in this art icle. First, the importance of educating therapists regarding various aspec ts of the disease process and its transmission will be discussed, followed by educational strategies programs might adopt. Second, we will discuss the ethical and legal considerations that may need monitoring by supervisors a nd trainees. Third, special therapeutic considerations will be provided to supervisors of therapists working with stigmatized populations.