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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 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 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 support groups for parents of children with diabetes? Q. I am looking for online support groups for parents of children (infants and toddlers) with diabetes. My son, who is 16 months old, was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and I am looking for as many resources as possible. I am particularly interested in feedback from parents whose children were diagnosed at a young age. I am also looking for coping strategies to deal with the inevitable anxiety, guilt,and frustration of dealing with a child with special needs. I would also welcome suggestions for online resources for building a healthy and diverse meal strategy. Asked by Jennifer A - Mon May 19 17:22:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Look into www.childrenwithdiabetes. com... It's a wonderful support group online... I'll post the link for the 'Parent's of children with Type 1' Forum from the website. Don't be afraid to sign up and get involved. If you do sign up, I'm going to go ahead and say welcome, but I'm sorry you had to join the other parents of T1s. Good Luck! Answered by I'm so sweet I need insulin - Tue May 20 20:19:44 2008 Does anyone know of any good homeschool support groups in Clay County Florida?
Q. We are new to this homeschooling thing this year, and I wanted to find a good support group in my area. So far I am not really finding a lot. Asked by adr1209 - Thu Jun 19 10:35:11 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. My mom was talking about something like that last night. I would suggest forming a group! I'm sorry I don't have a good answer! Answered by Awesomeness. - Thu Jun 19 10:42:34 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "support groups"  news.google.com ABC12.com On Saturday, she and a group of volunteers went door-to-door looking for support for health care reform. "Doing nothing is not an option," she said. ... The influence game: Grass-roots health care fight The Associated Press First Lady Steps Into Policy Spotlight in Debate on Health Care New York Times Powerful doctors group backs Obama's healthcare reform plan guardian.co.uk iHealthBeat - Los Angeles Times - The Associated Press all 2,274 news articles » news.google.com Contra Costa Times The hospital also has play and support groups for children with cancer, HIV and other ailments. For information, call Miller's family resource center at ... and more » news.google.com Sovo.com Connolly said Maine Freedom to Marry always knew it would be outspent in the campaign and that the group plans to rely on its grassroots support to defend ... NOM Arrives In DC To Fight For DOMA On Top Magazine Gay marriage opponents raise large sums Bangor Daily News Right Wing Gearing up for Maine Marriage Equality Battle Tips-Q GLBT News all 35 news articles » From Google News Search: "support groups"  plasmetic.com 204px x 165px | 14.50kB [source page] Gastric bypass surgery for super obese has become popular weight reduction procedure with credible results The results are achieved over time between 1 2 years after gastric bypass surgery From Yahoo Image Search: "support groups"  morefrommyband.com editor Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:44:18 GM Support groups. are the most important part of this post-surgical care. These . groups. are designed to help you re-create, and reintegrate your life in the wake of the major disruptions caused by obesity and its treatment. ...  nermai.blogspot.com unmaigal Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:12:00 GM It may be: information provider (spreading awareness); service provider (working directly with the disadvantaged . group. ). The . support groups. have also been subdivided according to the city of their location: ...  newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com By Jane Gross Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:16:43 GM Even today, with community . groups. , blogs and other services (both online and off) available, true . support. for caregivers can be hard to find. From Google Blog Search: "support groups" |
