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What to know about support groups

A support group, or social support group, is a group of people who come together with a goal of overcoming or coping with a ...
BELOIT- This past March, Julie Fulleman, who works for the Rock County Human Services Department, decided to start a mother’s support group with Angelina Reyes from Community Action. The group ...
During the academic year, our Center offers support and therapy groups to Michigan Tech students. Groups can be attended with or without participation in individual therapy. Group therapy can be an ...
The case for a marketplace platform in the peer support group market makes for an interesting entrepreneurial opportunity. While the concept of support groups is not new, today virtual support groups ...
Support groups for caregivers of people with dementia can be beneficial in various ways. By speaking with others who are in a similar situation, people may gain comfort, understanding, knowledge, and ...
A single traumatic event may last no more than just a few minutes, but its effects can linger for years to come. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can involve a range of deeply distressing ...
Before we get into our list of the many online support groups that may help people struggling right now, allow me to say something kind of obvious: Just about everything we’ve been through since March ...
Groups help us find support from others experiencing similar situations. Upon joining, most people feel a sense of belonging and supported by other group members. A brief interview is required before ...
With the pandemic wreaking unprecedented mental health havoc, we have all shared a traumatic experience. It’s no wonder mental health support groups are gaining traction. Last month I attended my ...
"This workshop is a 6 week class designed to assist the parents of anxious children ages 6-12. Classes will focus on strategies parents can utilize with their children to decrease anxiety and build ...
People who have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), or friends and family of those with the condition, may find a support group helpful. Support groups can connect people with others who are going through ...