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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 interest groups, advocacy 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 Does anyone know of any online support groups for nontraditional students? Q. I'm 27 years old and I've just recently returned to school full-time. It's great, I love my classes, and I'm really excelling. That doesn't change the fact that I feel a little out of place sometimes. Does anyone know of any online forums or support groups for non-traditional students? Asked by Be Here Now. - Tue Oct 30 13:48:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Your school doesn't have something in place? I go to a small community college and we have a good group that gets together and has a great advisor that helps by doing whatever he can do to help anyone. I came from a university and they had something simliar. Maybe if there isn;t one you could be an acting force for making one for the school you attend. What a great way to meet other people that are in the same boat! I to am a non traditional student so I will give you some advice that i have learned myself through trial and error. Get involved in any club or organization! non traditional students are a good percentage of any campus and should have an opprotunity to voice their opinions and give to students that have just graduated high… [cont.] Answered by gem753 - Tue Oct 30 14:29:28 2007 Anyone know of online autism support groups for parents? Q. I also put this in Special Education but thought maybe some here might know. My little boy who is 3, has a school diagnosis of autism. And we go next week to a developmental pediatrician for a medical diagnosis. I am looking for any online support groups for parents. Any ideas? Asked by Emmy, Kyler & Abby's Mommy - Thu Sep 25 08:59:30 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. I am in a few on Facebook although not many email that often, i would look to find one in your area, it took me 7 years to find one ! Thomas pictured left was diagnosed at 3 with severe autism he is 10 now non verbal and still in diapers/nappys, if you would like to chat or i can help you in anyway email me anytime Ang Answered by **Thomas The Troll Hunter ** - Thu Sep 25 09:17:35 2008 Are there any support groups in Eugene, Oregon for partners of compulsive/pathological liars?
Q. I need to find a support group for partners of liars. I do not need a lesson in what I should put up with nor do I need advice on dumping him. I just am wondering if anyone out there knows of any support groups for this, either on-line or in the area I live. Thank you. Asked by DeAnna C - Sun Sep 7 16:01:27 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. try Yahoo groups good luck===))) Answered by I say this and that - Thu Sep 11 13:41:48 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups"
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