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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 Are there any online support groups for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one? Q. Please tell me about support groups that are free to join, and that offer live chat option/oppourtunities. Asked by Tressa - Fri Mar 7 12:00:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments A. there are quite a few of them.they do help.I was going to them for awhile after I lost my husband.My family and friends were there also but talking with people who went threw the same thing helped.feel free to contact me if you want to talk. feel better and I'm truly sorry for your loss don't forget there are free support groups through the mental health dept.too Answered by cyndi - Fri Mar 7 12:42:28 2008 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 What about pulmonary fibrosis- are there support groups that can help?
Q. I would like to talk to someone who has or a loved one of someone who has this trecherous disease. I just read a great book and would love to talk to him or his wife. They will never know how much they helped me. Is there some way we could meet on line and share support? Can we start a support group if there isn't one? Asked by unknown - Fri Mar 21 13:18:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Answered by Matt A - Fri Mar 21 17:17:11 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups" See also:
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