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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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Support Groups :: Musculoskeletal Disorders
#alphainventions Check out my blog http://hopeworkscommunity.wordpress.com "Second look: when support groups support
hopeworksforyou (hopeworksforyou) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:10 -0000
#alphainventions Check out my blog http://hopeworkscommunity.wordpress.com "Second look: when support groups support
Alzheimer's support groups slate meetings http://bit.ly/8IWtrk
AlzheimersLady (Alzheimers Lady) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:41:36 -0000
Alzheimer's support groups slate meetings http://bit.ly/8IWtrk
Alzheimer's support groups slate meetings http://bit.ly/59HkTD
GraceBarkwell (GraceBarkwell) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:22:41 -0000
Alzheimer's support groups slate meetings http://bit.ly/59HkTD
RT @Elizrael: Iranian Regime to Dispatch Large Groups to the Streets in Support of Khamenei: Schools Closing on Thursday http://is.gd/5HBMw
DominiqueRdr (Dominique Rodier) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:10 -0000
RT @Elizrael: Iranian Regime to Dispatch Large Groups to the Streets in Support of Khamenei: Schools Closing on Thursday http://is.gd/5HBMw
Iranian Regime to Dispatch Large Groups to the Streets in Support of Khamenei: Schools Closing on Thursday http://is.gd/5HBMw
Elizrael (Elizabeth Tsurkov) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:08:23 -0000
Iranian Regime to Dispatch Large Groups to the Streets in Support of Khamenei: Schools Closing on Thursday http://is.gd/5HBMw
@flutterwp Question, are you guys still checking out the support groups on http://bit.ly/4HtB1X ?
Cursief (Rik van der Kemp) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:48:44 -0000
@flutterwp Question, are you guys still checking out the support groups on http://bit.ly/4HtB1X ?
American Arthritis Society - Information on osteoarthrits of the joints and support for those with it.
Meta Description: [ The American Arthritis Society AAS offers important information on arthritis and osteoarthrits (OA), afflicting more than 7 million Americans. The new issue of Arthritis Info contains valuable recommendations and easy-to-follow advice for the knee and many other joints and topics. Included are in... ]
Arthritis Community - Message board for individuals with arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation - A voluntary health agency covering all arthritis and related conditions.
Meta Description: [ Arthritis Foundation ]
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Arthritis Foundation of Australia - Source of information and support for those with arthritis.
Arthritis Society of Canada - Information for those with arthritis.
AS Life Support - A moderated discussion group for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Meta Description: [ as_lifesupport: AS Life Support ]
Chat - Arthritis - Meeting place for discussing arthritis.
Meta Description: [ Find support in our online arthritis forum and chat. People living with arthritis and those who have loved ones living with arthritis can gain insight and draw inspiration from others. Share your advice and experiences, offer mutual support, ask questions, and encourage others in our online arth... ]
Juvenile Rheumatic Diseases - A parent online support group for parents who have a child with Lupus, JRA, Juvenile Scleroderma, Spondyloarthropathies, and Dermatomyositis. Offers a description and joining instructions.
Meta Description: [ JuvenileRheumaticDiseases: #1 JRD Support for Families World-Wide!! ]
Norwich Branch of National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society - Support group in Norwich and Norfolk area, United Kingdom.
Meta Description: [ NASS Norwich: National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society - Norwich, Norfolk, England Branch ]
Reiter's Information and Support Group - RISG is a volunteer group that provides information and Support through message forums for the Spondyloarthropathies, including Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, IBD, Uveitis, Iritis, Conjunctivitis.
Meta Description: [ Spondyloarthropathies, Reactive Arthritis, Reiter's Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Information & Support Group. ]
WNC Support Group for Juvenile Arthritis - Information on juvenile arthritis, with links and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The Western North Carolina Support Group for Juvenile Arthritis Web Page with information on juvenile arthritis and treatments ]
Young Adults with Arthritis - Support group in New South Wales, Australia, aimed at 18 - 40 year olds.
Meta Description: [ NSW Young Adults with Arthritis Support Group ]
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