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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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@ShivHarrison agree! Write to the owners/managers/directors AND local mothers support groups!
WestonGreenMan (Chris Knight) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:45:57 -0000
@ShivHarrison agree! Write to the owners/managers/directors AND local mothers support groups!
Who should attend the Hepatitis Support Groups sponsored by NYP? http://bit.ly/2yYBdo
ColumbiaSurgery (Columbia Surgery) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:45:09 -0000
Who should attend the Hepatitis Support Groups sponsored by NYP? http://bit.ly/2yYBdo
Who should attend the Hepatitis Support Groups sponsored by NYP? http://bit.ly/2yYBdo
ColumbiaSurgCME (Columbia Surgery CME) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:45:09 -0000
Who should attend the Hepatitis Support Groups sponsored by NYP? http://bit.ly/2yYBdo
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Ahkonsu (John Overall FDHost) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:27:33 -0000
RT @artofbrandys: Need Art Supplies? >> Support Local Arts groups $ 4 $ at OPUS #yyj #yvr http://ow.ly/N3cQ
Are there support groups for the grandchildren of dying grandparents? If so, how do you find them?
bestieverdid (Lynette F. Cornell) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:59:03 -0000
Are there support groups for the grandchildren of dying grandparents? If so, how do you find them?
Parents Helping Parents: weekly confidential and anonymous support groups for parents who are at risk of abusing... http://bit.ly/5UGc0g
hilltwnfamilies (Hilltown Families) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:41:17 -0000
Parents Helping Parents: weekly confidential and anonymous support groups for parents who are at risk of abusing... http://bit.ly/5UGc0g
Women's Midlife Health Issues - A caring community for women at midlife seeking answers to their health issues. Newsletters, chats, message boards, polls, resources and links.
Meta Description: [ Power Surge is an informative and supportive community for menopause. Learn everything about menopause - premenopause, perimenopause, postmenopause and related women's midlife health issues ]
Families - Information to improve the lives of women and families.
Meta Description: [ A nonprofit research organization that explains research findings and uses information to improve the lives of women, children, and families. ]
A Forum for Women's Health - Your internet resource for women's health information. The forum hosts a collection of facts, information, advice, and suggestions to help you deal with your health concerns.
Meta Description: [ Women's health concerns, including sex, pregnancy, birth control, menstruation, menopause, weight control, cancer, fitness, diseases, psychological issues, and healthcare. Advice from women's health professionals. ]
About.com Women's Health Forums - Active discussion board for all women's health issues from PMS and pregnancy to hysterectomy and menopause.
Meta Description: [ Forum Sign-In Page ]
Boston Women's Health Book Collective - The Boston Women's Health Book Collective is a nonprofit women's health education, advocacy and consulting organization.
BreastHealthOnline - Support and education for women undergoing breast surgery: breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast surgery revision. Also supports and educates on tummy tucks, health and fitness. Discussion forums.
Meta Description: [ Info, pictures, FAQ & support for breast reduction, augmentation, and breast cancer reconstruction surgeries. Network with professionals & women who have gone through the same surgeries. Information on healing, breast health, care & self exams. ]
Canadian Women and Sport: Health Web - Physical activity has amazing benefits for women and girls yet only 1 in 10 Canadian women is active enough to benefit her health.
Meta Description: [ the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport is in business to encourage girls and women to get out of the bleachers, off the sidelines, and onto the fields and rinks, into the pools, locker rooms and board rooms of Canada. ]
Dysmenorrhea Support - An online support group where women can vent, share, learn, and find support for dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual cramps which are more painful than average cramps and can sometimes be disabling).
Meta Description: [ Dysmenorrhea_Support: Support & Information for Women ]
Genital Warts - Includes chat room and message board.
Meta Description: [ Free, easy email groups ]
Info Implants Mammaires - Dedicated to Silicone Breast Implant victims.
Inlet Medical, Inc. - Dyspareunia - A site for women experiencing pain during intercourse or during menstruation as a result of a tipped or retroverted uterus and possible treatment options.
Meta Description: [ Pelvic pain information on pain during intercourse, painful periods, as well as, a tipped uterus and prolapsed uterus. ]
Kegels - An e-mail discussion group for kegel exercises, womens health, and vaginal health issues. Hosted by Yahoo.
Meta Description: [ kegels: Kegelmaster 2000 ]
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MadGirls, Women's Voices in Mental Health - Join the email list, post or read the archives.
Medical Forum and Managed Care - Message Board dealing with women's health issues, as well as Managed Care. General health information, diet, nutrition, medicare and medicaid.
Online Support Group Center - A list of support groups from surrogate mothers to DES daughters.
Meta Description: [ Looking for or want to be a surrogate mother? Considering egg donation? Want an agency? Matching services.Email discussion and Live Chat. Surrogacy is the alternative to adoption. ]
PolyCysters - Message board for women who suffer from PCOS.
Meta Description: [ For ladies with PCOS, come and chat with other women like you. Share your experiences and offer your advice and support. ]
Post Abortion Stress Syndrome Support - A place for women who've had abortions to find help, support and comfort after an abortion. With message boards, surveys, stories and healing ideas.
Meta Description: [ Provides support, comfort and help to all women after an abortion. Message boards, stories, chats, surveys and healing information available to help women cope with life after an abortion. Researches and gathers information about the effects, both physical and emotional, of abortion on women. ]
Primary Vaginismus Group - Support group of primary vaginismus sufferers.
Meta Description: [ primaryvaginismus: A place to give and receive support. ]
Prolapse Issues - Vaginal weakness with prolapse of the uterus and bladder.
Meta Description: [ Prolapse_Issues: Prolapse Issues ]
The Connection Center, Inc. - Features information on finding care and support. Online and in-person psychotherapy and counseling offered.
Meta Description: [ The Connection Center, Inc., specializes in providing caring therapeutic online psychotherapy and in person mental health and substance abuse counseling services. ]
Vaginismus Support Group - An on-line support group of women suffering from vaginismus, an involuntary spasm of the vaginal muscle which makes penetration extremely painful.
Meta Description: [ vaginismus: Vaginismus Support Group ]
Vital Health Partners - Provides support for individuals and families facing a life altering health diagnosis. Offers for-fee services for individuals, families and organizations as well as a list of resources.
Meta Description: [ Vital Health Partners - Helping those with a difficult health diagnosis like cancer, arthritis and multiple sclerosis. ]
Yahoo! Groups: V Support - Features a support group for women with vulvar disorders and information related to vulvar pain, discomfort or itching. Includes joining instructions.
Meta Description: [ V_support: Vulvar Discomfort ]
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