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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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@KrisColvin an addict! Might want to start looking into Twitter support groups...and maybe a Droid support group while your at it :P
graemeduckett (Graeme Duckett) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:09:41 -0000
@KrisColvin an addict! Might want to start looking into Twitter support groups...and maybe a Droid support group while your at it :P
at the 30th anniversary gala for the Conservative Order of Good Government. We need more groups like them to support accountable govt.
carldemaio (Carl DeMaio) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:56:53 -0000
at the 30th anniversary gala for the Conservative Order of Good Government. We need more groups like them to support accountable govt.
B'laan kids perform tribal songs during graduation- Star photo headline. Gov't should support minority groups to continue their tradition.
Robert_Y (Robert Young, Jr.) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:39:41 -0000
B'laan kids perform tribal songs during graduation- Star photo headline. Gov't should support minority groups to continue their tradition.
Fibromyalgia Support Groups - Help And Understanding : http://digg.com/d319PNt?t
dallasfire (Paul Julian) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:54 -0000
Fibromyalgia Support Groups - Help And Understanding : http://digg.com/d319PNt?t
@almattern RT Wonder if cancer support groups are 4 you? http://bit.ly/4yHt8h
InnerTough (Angella M. Hamilton) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:42 -0000
@almattern RT Wonder if cancer support groups are 4 you? http://bit.ly/4yHt8h
Finally gave up on tweetdeck for iPhone. Miss groups but too many missing tweets. Hoping for tweetie list support soon!
michaelbigley (Mikey) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:16:47 -0000
Finally gave up on tweetdeck for iPhone. Miss groups but too many missing tweets. Hoping for tweetie list support soon!
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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