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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 support groups and genetic counselors are there for the genetic disorder: familial hypercholesterolemia? Q. We are a group of high school students who need to contact a genetic counselor or support group about familial hypercholesterolemia for a biology project. Are there any genetic counselors or groups that you know of? Asked by blackbelt_grl - Wed Nov 19 21:19:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Couldn't find any support groups, but I found the NSGC (National Society of Genetic Counselors) website www.nsgc.org. The menu on the left allows you to search for genetic counselors by specialty or by geography. Hope that helps. Sorry I couldn't find a support group! Answered by Pale Face - Sun Nov 23 19:51:01 2008 Have any of you moms joined mother support groups and how did you like it? Q. I am a new mom and I have joined a few Mom support groups. Tomorrow is the first group playdate that I am attending. I am wondering how you other mothers liked the mom groups. Asked by Sophia's Mommy - Sun Feb 14 18:27:55 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. I went to a weekly playgroup until my daughter was about 15 months old. I enjoyed getting out with her and having the company of other moms. But, I never really connected with anyone there enough to be friends outside of the play group, and my daughter was always a little reserved and cautious there - unlike at home. She also started getting colds on a monthly basis while we were attending. I finally stopped going because she was getting sick every month and then my husband would get sick too, and he had no sick time or insurance at the time. In the year since then, I have become close friends with a couple moms at church. We have kids the same age and get together one on one every week. Our kids have become best friends and adore each… [cont.] Answered by Consider the Lilies - Sun Feb 14 21:31:47 2010 Are there any support groups for spouses of people suffering with Generalized Anxiety Dissorder in Manhattan?
Q. I am looking to find out if there are support groups in Manhattan for those whose family members suffer from Generalized Anxiety disorder. My husband suffers from this and I am needing a place to be able to deal with my own feelings about what he is going through. I thought it would help knowing what others are experiencing as well. Asked by dramasister - Tue Aug 3 15:08:52 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Here are a couple of phone numbers that you can call - 212-586-5770 It is a referral service for support groups within the 5 boros. NAMI -NYC Metro 212-684-3264 It is a support group for family and suffers of emotional disorders. Maybe you can get some helpful information from these 2 resources and places that they can refer you to. Best of Luck. Answered by Susiecat - Tue Aug 3 15:32:39 2010 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support groups"
 thewesternedition.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:59:32 GMT+00:00 Western Edition ... works closely with local hospitals and other cancer organizations, providing support for both patients and their families by hosting support groups ...  hometownlife.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:17:50 GMT+00:00 is like family for cancer patient Hometownlife.com Gilda's Club Metro Detroit offers four cancer support groups at the Botsford Cancer Center. All men and women touched with cancer are welcome and pants ... Members Devastated By Gilda's Club Closing WISN Milwaukee Gilda's Club Closing For Good WISN Milwaukee Gilda's Club To Close Its Red Door 89.7 WUWM - Milwaukee Public Radio  caller.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:30:08 GMT+00:00 Corpus Christi Caller Times ... master's and doctoral students access computer software, laptops, tutoring in writing and statistics and a support group of fellow graduate students. ... From Google News Search: "Support groups"  toyotaholics.com 476px x 634px | 41.40kB [source page] Then I got motivated and decided I hated the blue hard top Oh and I mounted and wired in the backup light to the reverse lights Works killer  broncoholics.com 480px x 640px | 59.80kB [source page] Damn I almost forgot that I could add mine to this thread too  broncoholics.com 480px x 640px | 80.50kB [source page] 94 44 KB Matt Image Insert 87 52 KB Steve Image Insert From Yahoo Image Search: "Support groups"  totalsurgery.com admin hu, 19 Aug 2010 09:24:27 GM Bariatric surgery . support group. : Bariatric surgery is widely attracting recognition being a means by which weight can be reduce but for cosmetic purposes or health purposes. Nevertheless, most people have anxiety about the surgery. ... From Google Blog Search: "Support groups"  video.yahoo.com Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:16:53 PST In episode 4 we discuss peer support groups, take a trip to the OH conference and review a tasty new coffee flavored protein drink.. video.yahoo.com.  vimeo.com Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:33:46 PDT Support our next project at: tinyurl.com/majekpictures Or follow us on Twitter @majekpictures Behind the scenes also available at youtube.com ... vimeo.com.  youtube.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:26:26 PST --- www.anxietysupportgroupsonline.com --- Creating Anxiety Support Groups - tips and advice on how to start your own support group. youtube.com. From Google Video Search: "Support groups" |
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