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 Support Groups @ griefnet.org
We are supported by the bereaved, for the bereaved.
This group is a place where one can grieve this very special loss with others who have experienced the loss of their friends.
This is not for support of a particular illness or disability, but for adjusting to the realization that you do not have the health or abilities you might wish for.
griefnet.org /support/sg2.html   (1600 words)

  
 Starting A Support Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Once you are ready to start a support group, identify two or three people who share are willing to help you start (not simply join) the support group.
Groups are structured along a continuum from informal to formal; from phone tree networking to advisory groups that impact system decisions.
These groups are led or advised by a professional, such as a psychologist, social worker, or rehabilitation counselor.
www.parentsinc.org /newsletter/2001/supportgroup.html   (1268 words)

  
 Depression and other mental conditions: Support groups can help - MayoClinic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Support groups may be formed by someone with depression or another condition or by someone interested in it, such as a family member.
In-person support groups may meet in a variety of locations, such as in someone's home, in a church, in a community center or in a clinic.
Group therapy is a formal type of mental health treatment that brings together several people with similar conditions under the guidance of trained mental health professionals.
www.mayoclinic.com /health/support-groups/MH00044   (1240 words)

  
 How to Find a Support Group
Support groups also help family members and friends handle the countless emotions a loved one's cancer diagnosis can evoke.
Support groups also can help you cope better with your diagnosis and increase your knowledge of cancer and its treatment.
Support groups have greatly improved the quality of life of many people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
www.aacr.org /page4749.aspx   (812 words)

  
 Support groups: Find information, encouragement and camaraderie - MayoClinic.com
Support groups are as varied as the challenges of those who join them.
In general, support groups fall into two main formats: those led by professional facilitators, such as a nurse, social worker or psychologist; and those led by group members, which are often called peer or self-help groups.
What support group, if any, you choose may depend largely on what's available in your community and whether you're confined to your home, have access to a computer or are able to travel.
www.mayoclinic.com /health/support-groups/MH00002   (1118 words)

  
 Support Groups: What They Are and What They Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Support groups are a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information.
People with genetic health conditions, as well as their friends and families find support groups to be a valuable resource — a place where people can share medical information, get confirmation that their feelings are "normal," educate others, or just let off steam.
There are also online support groups, which may be especially helpful for people who are homebound, have limited free time to attend meetings, or don't have a group nearby that meets their needs.
www.genetichealth.com /Resources_Support_Groups_What_They_Are_and_What_They_Do.shtml   (1143 words)

  
 Six needs an effective stepfamily co-parent support group fills.
A well-organized, effectively run support group can be a great source of useful stepfamily learnings and problem resolutions.
This implies that group members need to agree clearly on what kind of stepfamily situations warrant assertive referrals and which are within the group’s own scope.
Groups without a clear policy and guidelines on this important point risk (a) delaying troubled co-parents and their kids from getting appropriate help or even (b) raising their distress.
sfhelp.org /11/sg-intro.htm   (1743 words)

  
 NOF Patient Info - Support Groups
Peer support groups provide many people with opportunities to share their experiences and learn from others dealing with similar issues.
Building Strength Together® (BST) is a network of osteoporosis support groups created to help people affected by osteoporosis start or join an NOF support group in their community.
There is no charge to start a BST support group and when you do, you will join NOF in educating and supporting people affected by osteoporosis.
www.nof.org /patientinfo/support_groups.htm   (646 words)

  
 CDC - CFS Support
Support groups are not appropriate for everyone, and some CFS patients may find that a support group actually adds to their stress rather than relieving it.
Most support groups are free, collect voluntary donations, or charge modest membership dues to cover basic expenses (e.g.
Some support groups may put their own interests before those of the individual patient.
www.cdc.gov /cfs/cfssupport.htm   (301 words)

  
 How to Start a Support Group, SS-182-01
The goal of a support group is to create a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where members can talk about life’s challenges without embarrassment as well as give support and encouragement to each other.
A support group is a place for people to come together to share coping strategies, discuss feelings, and make new friends.
However, members of support groups are never forced to speak or share their personal concerns unless they feel comfortable doing so.
ohioline.osu.edu /ss-fact/0182.html   (624 words)

  
 St. Peter's Support Group-NJ: Support for separated, divorced ow widowed adults
Through it's leaders and dedicated volunteers, the group provides support through its' weekly meetings that include discussions and sharing which helps individuals take their minds off any current problems and also by the contributions of others who have been through similar situations (who survived and prospered).
This is a warm and caring group of sincere people who have created a community that supplies generous support and friendship not only to its' members, but also gives support to local, needy causes that come to its' attention.
After the meetings the group gathers at the River Edge Diner Kinderkamack Rd. At each meeting, a signup clipboard is passed around so individuals can let the group leaders and planners know of their intentions to participate in any of the planned activities.
www.support-group-nj.com /index.htm   (893 words)

  
 Support Group Consulting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Support Group is a Key Member of the British Quality Foundation and is actively involved in furthering its aims.
The Support Group is accredited by the Manufacturing Advisory Service as a "Centre of Expertise in Manufacturing" and works with the Regional Centre for Manufacturing Excellence to improve productivity and guide with many other issues in manufacturing operations.
The Group is also accredited by a number of Government, Regional and Private Agencies to provide its services through local, regional and national networks.
www.thesupportgroup.co.uk   (188 words)

  
 Support Group Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A support group that provides information, education, real-life experience, treatment information and emotional support to men and their loved ones who have been impacted by prostate cancer.
Our support group general meeting is once a month, always on the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group is affiliated and supported by the American Cancer Society and Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group of the Central Coast.
www.scprostate.org   (448 words)

  
 Support Group
If you work during the day, you can attend the monthly support group meetings in the evening, or if you are available during the day, attend the weekly social gatherings to help get some of these ideas implemented.
The structure of the MSHH sponsored support groups is a SG Facilitator, or Co-facilitators, to set-up and run the meetings, and the people who attend the monthly meetings.
Support group members can become, and are encouraged to be part of the “Membership” of the MSHH non-profit corporation (Foundation) by becoming a Board Member, or a member of the Advisory Committee.
www.mshelpinghands.org /supportgroups.html   (1334 words)

  
 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help Group, established in 1987, is a patient advocate group in support of those who suffer from IBS, those who are looking for support for someone who has IBS, and medical professionals who want to learn more about IBS.
This IBS Support Group works to educate those who are living with IBS and to increase awareness about this and other functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Support group meetings occur in several regional locations and are noted in the meetings link.
www.ibsgroup.org   (788 words)

  
 Cancer support group - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cancer support groups provide a setting in which cancer patients can talk about living with cancer with others who may be having similar experiences.
Much of the sociological construction of these groups are similar to other kinds of other types of support groups.
The support of the health care team (doctors, nurses, social workers), support groups, and patient-to-patient networks can help people feel less isolated and distressed, and improve the quality of their lives.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cancer_support_group   (492 words)

  
 Support Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Support for those with friends or loved ones who are abusing alcohol or drugs.
Beginning Again, a support group of adults dealing with issues of separation, divorce and co-dependency; 7 p.m.
Good Grief: Support group for children and teens dealing with the death of a loved one.
www.ucok.edu /student_counseling/support_group1.htm   (668 words)

  
 Miami Children's Hospital - Support Groups
The goal of this group is to have participants learn more effective ways to deal with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The group's goal is to teach members to stop, think, reflect and problem solve instead of resorting to self injuring.
Group members will learn personal triggers for self injurious behavior as well as alternative coping skills.
www.mch.com /patient/support_group.htm   (314 words)

  
 Support group - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction.
Since at least 1982, the Internet has provided a new venue for support groups.
The wide range of support groups now active on the Internet can make offer individuals support for an equally wide range of life circumstances.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Support_group   (900 words)

  
 Group Support
Another format your group might consider is the Lifeline Meeting Format (download this PDF file or order Item #515), which gives a structure for a meeting that uses material from Lifeline magazine.
Many groups meet to determine how best to conduct meetings, spend funds, organize special events and deal with issues that affect the group or OA as a whole.
Tradition Four: "Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole." A workshop at World Service Business Conference 2006 investigated the many facets of this Tradition, and participants shared their experiences and insights.
www.oa.org /group_support.html   (390 words)

  
 "Olympus Camedia 5050" Support Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The purpose of this group is to let all the users of advanced digital cameras, including the Olympus Camedia "C" series cameras and DSLR cameras of any brand, to share their knowledge and skills in digital photography with others all over the world.
Please note: This group started out as an Olympus C5050 support group, but has grown into a group devoted to creative photography with any capable digital camera.
Please take time to look through the Group guidelines; it has further descriptions of the message areas as well as guidelines for photos posted.
groups.msn.com /OlympusCamedia5050SupportGroup   (310 words)

  
 Tri-state Incontinence Support Group Home Page
The Tri-state Incontinence Support Group is a mutual self help group for people who share a problem with bladder or bowel incontinence, their friends, and family.
US TOO is a support group for people with prostate cancer.
The Tri-state Incontinence Support group is a volunteer run mutual support group.
tis-group.org   (1673 words)

  
 National Home Education Network -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Supportive and informative links, and a special message, from the NHEN Board.
The information in the Support Group Database is provided and updated by the individual support group contacts.
NHEN enables the support group contacts to update their information at any time and thereby has the potential to offer the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
www.nhen.org /support/groups/browse.asp   (209 words)

  
 AIS (Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome) Support Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group (AISSG) is a consortium of worldwide support groups that owe their origins to the UK-based group which was started in 1988 (formalised in 1993).
To encourage the provision of psychological support within the medical system, for young people with AIS and their parents.
Contents may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of AIS Support Group.
www.medhelp.org /www/ais   (723 words)

  
 Fibromyalgia Treatment Center / Guaifenesin Protocol
Amand's guaifenesin protocol.This is a new group, as of January, 2005.
The Albuquerque Guaifenesin Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month in Room 402 of the Education Building at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE (Academy and Moon) at 1:00 pm.
The goal of this group is to enable each member to take control of their own recovery.
www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com /groups.htm   (1971 words)

  
 Klippel Trenaunay Support Group
Groups rates are available at the hotel by using KTS when making your reservations.
The Group's mission is to provide support for K-T Syndrome patients and their families.
K-T Support Group activities include bi-annual meetings of patients and their families (with medical advisors available to those who wish it) and maintaining a confidential group roster (distributed only to group members).
www.k-t.org   (1077 words)

  
 Rosacea Support Group
As tried by a few members of the email support group, Rosacea Care have announced a Sample Pack where you can trial their products for a small cost.
In October 1998, I created an email support group for rosacea (a rosacea forum, rosacea chat or rosacea bulletin board if you like).
Groups is very poor, so even though all the messages are there in their archive, you can't really search them.
rosacea.ii.net   (1337 words)

  
 Anxiety Disorder Support Groups
Self-help and support groups for anxiety disorders are a way of empowering people to help themselves, and others, on the path to recovery.
Participation in a self-help group can end the painful isolation of suffering alone with a disorder that is disruptive and debilitating for the individual and those people around him/her.
The list of support groups is provided as a service of the ADAA, but it does not represent an evaluation or recommendation by the association.
www.adaa.org /GettingHelp/SupportGroups.asp   (276 words)

  
 PaulaHealthSupportGroup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is hoped that "Paula Health Support Group" will provide a wealth of information, not only for those who are physically Or Mentally Disabled, but also For their carers.
We hope "Paula Health Support Group" will be a place where we can all draw support from each other and build friendships through the message boards.
Although "Paula Health Support Group" is UK based, members are More Then welcome from anywhere in the world.
groups.msn.com /PaulaHealthSupportGroup   (263 words)

  
 Oromia Support Group
The Oromia Support Group (OSG) is a non-political organisation which attempts to raise awareness of human rights abuses in Ethiopia.
OSG lobbies governments to withdraw support from the Ethiopian government until it abides by its constitution which guarantees human rights and self-determination for all peoples of Ethiopia.
OSG has, as of December 2002, reported 3,085 extra-judicial killings and 857 disappearances of civilians suspected of supporting groups opposing the government.
www.oromo.org   (161 words)

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