Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Fall 2001

Keywords

Support groups, Psychological health, Support group facilitation

Abstract

Support groups are quite prevalent in our country today. Studies suggest that support groups are beneficial in that they increase survival rates, offer a safe environment for disclosure, improve participant's coping skills and emotional and psychological health, are a platform for sharing information and resources, and give women an avenue in which to help others in similar situations. Different facilitators vary greatly in their roles, as well as in their philosophies and methods. This paper examines the facilitation of support groups to determine what approaches are most effective and healthy for the participants through a review of current literature and interviews with facilitators of various support groups. While the answers given in the interviews differed greatly, some themes emerged that are transferable to practical application.

Department

Psychology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Women--Social networks; Self-help groups; Group facilitation

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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