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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. HistoryFormal support groups may appear to be a modern phenomenon, but they supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, and may build on certain supportive functions (formerly) carried out in (extended) families. Other types of groups formed to support causes, including causes outside of themselves, are more often called advocacy groups, interest groups, lobby groups, pressure groups or promotional groups. Trade unions and many environmental groups, for example, are interest groups. The term support group in this article refers to peer-to-peer support. Maintaining contactSupport groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Traditionally, groups have met in person in 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 (see below). Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to attend an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What Fibromyalgia support groups are located in Plymouth UK, and the South West? Q. Are there any support groups in Plymouth UK, or the South West, still running please? Also, is there anyone living with Fibromyalgia, in the same area, looking for support? I would like to hear from people interested in raising awareness of FMS in the UK. Asked by dfquestuk - Sat Mar 29 04:53:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. call Plymouth and District ME Group It provides information and support for people with ME/CFS, their family and friends. Contact: 44 Skylark Rise, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7SN E-mail: ruttershome@blueyonder.co .uk Tel: 01752 214856. Answered by Trooper - Sat Mar 29 05:04:55 2008 Do infertility support groups really work? Q. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 2 years and 6 months and I am to the point where I am done crying, I am just mad! I don't want to be mad, I feel like I need someone to talk to and I wanted to know if support groups really help or they just going to make me feel worse? Asked by Erica Pittenger - Sun May 24 19:59:34 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. hi hun, support goups are great because u can be there for eachother through this heartbreaking time in ur life and it feels great to have a friend that knows exaclty how u feel and whatu are going through.. best of luck to u!! u can join thi thread that I belong to!! my name on there is Toscana Answered by TTC MIRACLE #1 - Wed May 27 01:49:57 2009 Support groups or books on being the child of a gay father?
Q. I just found out my dad is gay. I'm looking for online support groups or books for those like me. It's not something I can talk to my mates about, plus I'd like to chat with others who are dealing with the same thing. Any ideas? Asked by *Olivia*Willoughby* - Mon Nov 24 00:34:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try emptyclosets.com It is a community based site with discussion boards. Teens from all over the world. I am sure there are some there who have been where you are now. If not I am sure they would be able to help you find information. Answered by Antdak - Mon Nov 24 00:53:01 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups"
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