An HIV/AIDS Training Resource
for
HOPE Program Regional Psychologist Trainers
John R. Anderson, PhD
Christopher T. Rowe
January, 2006
Developed under contract No. 280-04-0121 to the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD.
Suggested citation:
Anderson, John R., et. al. (2006). HOPE Program Training Package 2006. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
HOPE Training Resource Package 2006
Introduction
The American Psychological Association (APA) HIV Office for Psychology Education (HOPE) Training Resource Package 2006 is designed specifically for use by HOPE Regional Psychologist Trainers as they endeavor to train their fellow mental health professionals about the psychological, psychosocial, and neuropsychological issues associated with HIV disease.
The design of the HOPE Training Resource Package is unique and represents lessons learned during the first nine years of the HOPE Program. Training experience and suggestions from the cadre of more than 450 HOPE Regional Trainers nationwide shaped this design. The HOPE Training Resource Package is entirely modular; there is no beginning, middle, nor end. Not only flexible, this resource is designed to be built-upon and updated as needed.
Contained within the complete Resource Package is everything needed for HOPE Regional Trainers to assess, develop, and implement training in their communities. These resources, combined with technical assistance and program support provided by HOPE Program Staff should ensure the success of all of dedicated HOPE Regional Trainers.
HOPE Trainers determine the training needs of a requesting group or agency using the HOPE Program Training Needs Assessment Form. The Trainers develop a training program, goals and objectives, and plan a training that will guide the participants through this learning process by presenting important concepts, explaining exercises, keeping participants on track, assuring that important points are raised and grasped, and assisting participants in applying key concepts and newly acquired skills to their unique problems and issues.
To locate a HOPE Trainer in your area, please write us at HOPE@apa.org
The nine modules listed below are from the Resource Package from which HOPE Trainers use in conducting a training.
1. HIV Virology, Clinical Course, Medical Treatments, Epidemiology, & Antibody Testing (PDF format, 35 pages)
2. Integrating Primary and Mental Health HIV/AIDS Care (PDF format, 17 pages)
3. Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Assessment (PDF format, 50 pages)
4. HIV/AIDS Mental Health Provider Interventions (PDF format, 38 pages)
5. Prevention Issues for the HIV/AIDS Mental Health Provider (PDF format, 35 pages)
6. Issues of Concern to the HIV Mental Health Provider (PDF format, 11 pages)
7. HIV & Families (PDF format, 28 pages)
8. Work in the Lives of People Living with HIV Disease: Roles for Psychologists
(PDF format, 27 pages)
9. HIV, Mental Health, and Prisons (PDF format, 35 pages)
