I believe as a member I would have been able to learn more about my trust issues. I am a gay man who has not been able always openly express myself. By listening to other gay men share about their feelings, thoughts, and worries of how people may react to them, shows me that I am not alone in these thoughts. I think I would be able to learn how to communicate more effectively without worrying about being judged. I would be able to realize how much I want people to know about me and why I may feel it necessary to keep myself closed off. As a leader, I would have been able to practice linking and helping members identify with each other. I can see how creating safety in the room may facilitate an open discussion about HIV/Aids and being a gay
…show more content…
#4. What ethical issues do you need to be cognizant of concerning this segment of the group? During the transition period of the group I need to be aware of pushing a client too far too quickly. Because of the HIV/AIDS diagnosis, many members may be very hesitant about opening up. If I push them too quickly I could cause harm. The key issue for me is to create a forum whereas the group itself can grow with each member benefiting by being a part of it. Again, one of the main goals of this group is to allow members to feel supportive and maintain the dignity of the HIV infected individual. I also want to be aware of being authentic with these men, Honesty is essential for building trust along with being nonjudgmental. For example, I need to be able to express my concerns about those individuals having unprotected sex, but in the same frame not be judgmental of their behavior. Ethically and legally I need to be aware of what the client tells me under the umbrella of confidentiality, but not break the law. Ethically and legally a person with HIV/AIDS in the state of Florida must let their sexual partners know they are positive and practice safe sex. This law and confidentiality issue may be a test for trust within the group. I need to reiterate the confidentiality statement each group so there is no
#4. What ethical issues do you need to be cognizant of concerning this segment of the group? During the transition period of the group I need to be aware of pushing a client too far too quickly. Because of the HIV/AIDS diagnosis, many members may be very hesitant about opening up. If I push them too quickly I could cause harm. The key issue for me is to create a forum whereas the group itself can grow with each member benefiting by being a part of it. Again, one of the main goals of this group is to allow members to feel supportive and maintain the dignity of the HIV infected individual. I also want to be aware of being authentic with these men, Honesty is essential for building trust along with being nonjudgmental. For example, I need to be able to express my concerns about those individuals having unprotected sex, but in the same frame not be judgmental of their behavior. Ethically and legally I need to be aware of what the client tells me under the umbrella of confidentiality, but not break the law. Ethically and legally a person with HIV/AIDS in the state of Florida must let their sexual partners know they are positive and practice safe sex. This law and confidentiality issue may be a test for trust within the group. I need to reiterate the confidentiality statement each group so there is no