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

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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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I'm looking for examples of peer support groups for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Any leads? #KM4dev
NancyWhite (Nancy White) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:16:12 -0000
I'm looking for examples of peer support groups for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Any leads? #KM4dev
Support groups, worship services offered to help with loneliness: http://tinyurl.com/ydtyp3a
Daily_Chronicle (Daily Chronicle) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:37:31 -0000
Support groups, worship services offered to help with loneliness: http://tinyurl.com/ydtyp3a
Call your Senator today to express support for Copenhagen! http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/winona/messages/topic/4yTJnJ9TghoFaNHcmMDBNV
AlisonGannett (Alison Gannett) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:34:43 -0000
Call your Senator today to express support for Copenhagen! http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/winona/messages/topic/4yTJnJ9TghoFaNHcmMDBNV
@MallyMon I know what you mean. But this is a network of support groups rather than actual medical care or research, so fab cause.
dianeshipley (Diane Shipley) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:09:36 -0000
@MallyMon I know what you mean. But this is a network of support groups rather than actual medical care or research, so fab cause.
One of the hardest things for entrepreneurs is staying motivated when starting out. Try joining local or online groups that offer support!
lacostalolly (LaCosta Lolly) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:56:48 -0000
One of the hardest things for entrepreneurs is staying motivated when starting out. Try joining local or online groups that offer support!
Schilling Earns Support from Economic Groups http://fb.me/3K0cg7k
Bobby2010 (Bobby Schilling) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:56:16 -0000
Schilling Earns Support from Economic Groups http://fb.me/3K0cg7k

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