Howard Gluss

Howard M. Gluss, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Executive Coach, Educator, Author, and Radio Show Host. As a psychologist, he has worked extensively in Private Practice focusing on HIV and AIDS related issues. He is also the creator of the KeyLight Company, a consulting firm dedicated to “illuminating Information” in the entertainment industry and the business world. In addition, he is an author of the book, Reel People: Finding Ourselves in the Movies, and host of his own radio show "Dr. G: Engaging Mind" at the following link: http://www.kabc.com/2017/05/15/dr-howard-gluss-engaging-minds/ Dr. Gluss was on the radio show Healing the Grieving Heart, discussing Recovery from Grief with hosts Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley. To hear this show, go to the following link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/37791/recovery-from-grief

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Shame of HIV Can Lead to Medication Non-compliance

By Howard Gluss — Recently a patient of mine was newly diagnosed with HIV. After the initial shock of the diagnosis the patient appeared to handle the reality of the diagnosis quite well. He immediately received all the necessary medical treatment and began a medication regimen. All seemed to be going well until he reported that he was having great difficulty remembering to take his medication. What we discovered in therapy was that he had attached a lot of negative psychological meaning and symbolism to the medication. He stated that every time he took his meds it reminded him of […]

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