NounSingular support group Plural support groups support group (plural support groups)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. HistoryFormal support groups may appear to be a modern phenomenon, but they supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, and may build on certain supportive functions (formerly) carried out in (extended) families. Other types of groups formed to support causes, including causes outside of themselves, are more often called advocacy groups, interest groups, lobby groups, pressure groups or promotional groups. Trade unions and many environmental groups, for example, are interest groups. The term support group in this article refers to peer-to-peer support. Maintaining contactSupport groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Traditionally, groups have met in person in sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively online (see below). Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to attend an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What typically happens during a support group session? Q. I finally found a support group in my area for people with mood disorders. But I'm very nervous to go. What should I expect? Is it like in the movies at all? And is it okay if I take my boyfriend along? Asked by shekillsangels - Tue Jan 6 18:26:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Professionally led groups sometimes differ slightly from peer-to-peer type self-help groups. In both cases, however, it is likely not appropriate for you to bring your boyfriend into the group room itself, unless he himself has a mood disorder and plans to participate as a patient. Confidentiality is an important issue in ANY group, and having a non-member present is not usually acceptable. Some groups follow a specific format, whereas others are more free form. In professionally led groups, the group leader typically meets with potential new members ahead of time, and provides an orientation that includes information about the group (what you can expect, etc). If you do not have a professional leader, you might want to contact other… [cont.] Answered by michele - Tue Jan 6 18:38:17 2009 Is there an online support group for drinkers? Q. I've been trying to quit for the past couple of months and was wondering if there's an anonymous support group online to share my struggle with to get help. There is no way I'd go to an AA in person. Asked by Think about it - Mon Nov 2 21:19:33 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. smartrecovery.org and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in general. Good luck with your efforts. Answered by Taf - Tue Nov 3 18:25:19 2009 Where can I find a support group to talk to while my dad is in iraq?
Q. My dad is deploying to Iraq. I need to know where i can find a support group to talk to. Does anyone know of any? My dad is deploying to Iraq. I need to know where i can find a support group to talk to. Does anyone know of any? **also..i dont live with my dad. and he is also out of the states. which makes it a little bit harder. =[ ** Asked by xxsarahxx - Sun Jun 24 23:48:12 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you are on a military base you prob can find one at the youth center or someone that can point you the right way. Thank your Dad for serving. Vet-USAF 44MMS Answered by Hell, Been There Done That! - Sun Jun 24 23:52:51 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "support group" From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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