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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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Caine spoke about writers groups -- connections and support, some of whom are now Jim Butcher & Charlaine Harris.
mysterybooks (Mystery Bookstore) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:36:11 -0000
Caine spoke about writers groups -- connections and support, some of whom are now Jim Butcher & Charlaine Harris.
Need help? Check out these area support groups http://bit.ly/1EKvc1
lifetimesuccess (Tony Lee) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:09:39 -0000
Need help? Check out these area support groups http://bit.ly/1EKvc1
Need help? Check out these area support groups - Shelby Star http://bit.ly/1XMNAD
colletteom (Collette O'Mahony) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:53:45 -0000
Need help? Check out these area support groups - Shelby Star http://bit.ly/1XMNAD
RT @LisaGraas: She mentions all the big special interest groups who support this bill. What about the people? | They only want our money.
DivineMoments (Conservative Woman) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:43:06 -0000
RT @LisaGraas: She mentions all the big special interest groups who support this bill. What about the people? | They only want our money.
300 groups support the plan...how many affiliates does ACORN have?
jwbargen (J Bargenquast) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:39:56 -0000
300 groups support the plan...how many affiliates does ACORN have?
Need help? Check out these area support groups: Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group, 6 to 7 pm, Upstate Carolina Medical Center, G..
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Need help? Check out these area support groups: Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group, 6 to 7 pm, Upstate Carolina Medical Center, G..

 
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AustFoot - Group for information and support for parents of children born with Talipes (Club Foot) living in Australia and New Zealand.
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Clubfoot - A support group for parentsof children with clubfoot, adults with clubfoot or anyone needing support with this condition.
Meta Description: [ Yahoo! Groups offers free mailing lists, photo & file sharing, group calendars and more. Discuss hot topics, share interests, join online communities. ]

Clubfoot Canada - A support group for parents of children with bilateral and unilateral clubfoot.
Meta Description: [ clubfootcanada: Clubfoot Canada ]

Clubfoot French Method - A discussion/support group for parents of children using the French Physiotherapy Method of treatment.
Meta Description: [ clubfoot_French_method: A discussion/support group for parents of children with clubfoot using the French Physiotherapy Method. ]

Club_Foot - Offers information and support, as part of the International Rare Disease Support Network.
Meta Description: [ Yahoo! Groups offers free mailing lists, photo & file sharing, group calendars and more. Discuss hot topics, share interests, join online communities. ]

For parents of children born with orthopedic birth defects. - Our mission: To provide support and assistance through education and financial assistance to families and their children who have orthopedic disabilities or orthopedic birth defects.
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Nosurgery4clubfoot - To discuss non-surgical methods of treatment, but specifically the Ponseti Method.
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ParentsPlace.com: Club Foot - Community for parents of children with this condition.
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TalipesUK - To offer support, encouragement, and information to people in the UK who have children with talipes, or who have been affected themselves.
Meta Description: [ talipesuk: A UK list for those affected by Talipes. ]

Thefeetclub - A group to share stories, prayer requests, news and encouragement. Not limited to those with clubfoot.
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