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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.
Maintaining contact
Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group 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_support_groups.
Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.
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New Event Listed : Jan 28, 2010: Support Groups - Bariatric Support at Holy Name Hospital http://bit.ly/8trmQZ
when_NY (Local events) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:31:55 -0000
New Event Listed : Jan 28, 2010: Support Groups - Bariatric Support at Holy Name Hospital http://bit.ly/8trmQZ
New Event Listed : Jan 28, 2010: Support Groups - Prostate Cancer Support at Holy Name Hospital http://bit.ly/5yvPtS
when_NY (Local events) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:31:53 -0000
New Event Listed : Jan 28, 2010: Support Groups - Prostate Cancer Support at Holy Name Hospital http://bit.ly/5yvPtS
@AMHalasa Because blackberry development has splintered into like 4 different groups over time so most developers only support a couple.
blinkcowz182 (Andrew) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:29:18 -0000
@AMHalasa Because blackberry development has splintered into like 4 different groups over time so most developers only support a couple.
Support San Francisco non-profit groups and leading philanthropists. http://bit.ly/5oiZoN
sanfranfeed (San Francisco Feed) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:11:50 -0000
Support San Francisco non-profit groups and leading philanthropists. http://bit.ly/5oiZoN
America opposes Israeli settlements. So is it legal for tax-exempt American groups to send millions to support them? http://bit.ly/8mio0l
joshnathankazis (Josh Nathan-Kazis) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:08:15 -0000
America opposes Israeli settlements. So is it legal for tax-exempt American groups to send millions to support them? http://bit.ly/8mio0l
http://www.facebook.com/groups.php#/group.php?gid=229930451165 Please join and support the Carers Protest.
Krys2549 (Christine Steel) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:06:02 -0000
http://www.facebook.com/groups.php#/group.php?gid=229930451165 Please join and support the Carers Protest.
Camp Quality - A year round support programme for children with cancer and their families. Provides activities, information and support internationally.
Meta Description: [ Camp Quality is a non-profit organisation that brings hope & happiness to the lives of children living with cancer, their families, and communities, through quality recreational and educational programs. ]
Group Loop - Provides an online support for teens with cancer and their parents.
Meta Description: [ Group Loop is an innovative and groundbreaking program of The Wellness Community (TWC) to provide online support for teens with cancer and their parents. ]
Orphans of the Cancer Storm - Provides support and information for families and individuals dealing with either retinoblastoma or optic glioma, two rare tumours of childhood.
Meta Description: [ OCS provides support and information for families and individuals dealing with either retinoblastoma or optic glioma, two rare tumours of childhood. ]
Ped-Hospice@Listserv - For parents whose child with cancer is currently in hospice care or seeking care. Group provides support, comfort, ideas and information. Archives included.
Ped-Onc-Survivors@Listserv - Discussion group for parents and family members of childhood/adolescent cancer survivors to share ideas, information and support.
Ped-Onc@Listserv - Information on how to join The Pediatric Cancers Online Support Group. Includes archives.
Planet Cancer - A gathering place for young adults, includes cancer comics, advice, cancertainment, news, current research, and forums.
Super Sibs - Supports and recognizes brothers and sisters of children with cancer.
Teens Living with Cancer - Offers information and resources about cancer, treatments, and support network presented by teens for teens.
Meta Description: [ For teens with cancer who have lots of living to do! Get straight information – we know what it’s like. Connect with others – teens, family and friends. Read about “real” teens with cancer. Get good medical info about teen cancers from national experts. ]
The Never-Ending Squirrel Tale - Offers practical support and encouragement to the parents of kids with cancer.
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