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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 Does anyone know of any online support groups for nontraditional students? Q. I'm 27 years old and I've just recently returned to school full-time. It's great, I love my classes, and I'm really excelling. That doesn't change the fact that I feel a little out of place sometimes. Does anyone know of any online forums or support groups for non-traditional students? Asked by Be Here Now. - Tue Oct 30 13:48:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Your school doesn't have something in place? I go to a small community college and we have a good group that gets together and has a great advisor that helps by doing whatever he can do to help anyone. I came from a university and they had something simliar. Maybe if there isn;t one you could be an acting force for making one for the school you attend. What a great way to meet other people that are in the same boat! I to am a non traditional student so I will give you some advice that i have learned myself through trial and error. Get involved in any club or organization! non traditional students are a good percentage of any campus and should have an opprotunity to voice their opinions and give to students that have just graduated high… [cont.] Answered by gem753 - Tue Oct 30 14:29:28 2007 Does anybody know of any bipolar support/discussion groups operating in Melbourne? Q. I have been bipolar for many years now but have rarely met anyone else who has it. I have looked online for support groups or discussion groups at different times but never seem to find anything suitable. Asked by nightowl - Thu Feb 7 08:17:25 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Hi I am not from ur area, i am in the states but also suffer from Bipolar and would be more than happy to talk to u and support, share, etc. It is a difficult illness and support and understanding is a must! You may also want to check under Yahoo Groups, and there are many Bipolar support groups that are available there. I hope that u find a good support system and please feel free that any time u choose to contact me, it is ok with me. My contact info is listed in my profile. Be safe and be well Answered by upsanddowns - Thu Feb 7 10:14:31 2008 Does the government fund support groups for recovering addicts?
Q. If so what are some examples of the support groups funded by the government? Asked by cheer chik15 - Tue Dec 29 14:49:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. In the US it is called prison. I get so angry that we lock up people who are not criminals, but have problems. We SHOULD be funding support groups. To find groups, try contacting churches. They often provide space for such groups. To procure grants, contact your local senator and representatives. A well organized plan may net some money. Answered by m - Sat Jan 2 10:04:39 2010 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups"
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