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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 interest groups, advocacy 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 Support groups or books on being the child of a gay father? Q. I just found out my dad is gay. I'm looking for online support groups or books for those like me. It's not something I can talk to my mates about, plus I'd like to chat with others who are dealing with the same thing. Any ideas? Asked by *Olivia*Willoughby* - Mon Nov 24 00:34:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try emptyclosets.com It is a community based site with discussion boards. Teens from all over the world. I am sure there are some there who have been where you are now. If not I am sure they would be able to help you find information. Answered by Antdak - Mon Nov 24 00:53:01 2008 Are there any good free weight loss support groups online? Q. I am looking for any online support groups where people actually talk (not just a blog site) so I can get some support while I am trying to lose weight. Problem is, I can't afford weight watchers or anything like that. Any ideas? Asked by AmyJo C - Thu Jul 27 13:53:17 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try TOPS, (TAking off Pounds Sensibly) It still has a fee but it is less than one week of Weight Watchers for a whole year. They have a toll free number you can call as well. Answered by Jamie - Thu Jul 27 13:58:54 2006 Is there any support groups for skinny or underweight teenagers?
Q. You always hear about fat or obese people and ways to lose weight what about people that are skinny or under their normal weight I am a young gay male student in Montreal trying to be more active Does anyone knows if there are groups that help or support young people to be more active like doing out or in door activities like swimming, biking, dancing etc for free or for a very low cost Asked by Sam - Tue Aug 25 17:59:21 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Eating disorders are real and deadly... Talk to your doctor... Answered by david s - Tue Aug 25 18:03:52 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups"
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