Support group

It was a hot sunny Saturday morning when I was privileged enough to meet the one and only Louise. Not only an accomplished medal professional but a women raising awareness of a disease which is claiming the lives of many women each year, on average,48 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day. I had arranged this meeting to find what her drive is and why she has such a passion for dragon boating, as well as what breast cancer has done for her. IB: Good morning Louise, thank you for

Located downtown, Toronto, Sheena’s Place offers “Support to individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders by providing a wide range of professionally facilitated support groups. Sheena’s Place is committed to inspiring hope, reducing stigma, raising awareness and offering meaningful help and information at all stages of recovery” (Sheena’s Place, n.d.) It is a free, donation-driven drop-in center, offering a variety of workshops for those suffering from an eating disorder and for

income, lack of medical insurance and a burden on states or countries to care for its mental health population. Despite such burden, one of the lowest intervention for people with mental illness and their family is a support group ( ). Mental health support groups like most support groups provide

the group dynamics of “Commuter Support”, which is a group created in Psyc 431 to develop a solution to a major issue in the Towson University school system. Commuter Support has been working together for eight weeks now. During these eight weeks the group has been able to develop through stages, establish roles, create a communication network, and work through interpersonal dynamics and conflicts. Before I proceed with depicting the group dynamic of Commuter Support, I will define it. Group dynamics

Depression support groups are a regular part of the treatment for depression. These groups are usually held at your counseling center and get together once a week to discuss how their depression affects their daily life and any side effects of medications. The sessions are run by licensed counselors and are closely monitored for any changes in the level of depression for the participants. They usually last for a period of several months, although ongoing group therapy for years is not uncommon

Addiction Support Group: Narcotics Anonymous Behavioral Healthcare professionals are likely to encounter individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). These are highly prevalent and often co-occur with Mental Health Disorders. SUDs affect vital areas of life, such as physical, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Recovery from addiction is a long a road with highs and lows, however having a strong support system makes facing these challenges manageable. Addiction support groups gives the person

Hazel Grace is a 16-year-old diagnosed with lung cancer. She wears a nasal cannula to help get water out other lungs and get air in. She survives her cancer by taking doses of the drug Phalanxifor. She goes to a Support Group in the basement of their church, called The Literal Heart of Jesus, with other cancer patients with her friend, Isaac, who suffers from eye cancer. One time she went, Isaac brought his friend, Gus Waters. Gus suffered from Osteosarcoma, losing one of his legs. He had been NEC

As being a family support attendee for my stepfather, the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support group, this group main focus is to stay clean from drugs. The members of NA learn and expressed ways on coping, to staying away from drugs, and live a drug-free life with the help of their 12 Step Program. When present at the meeting, the support group was on Step Seven, reading about asking God to remove their shortcomings. Even though the support group is near the end of reading and using the 12 Step Program

Injury Support Group. This program is a part of the advocacy services that this organization offers. The advocacy program is designed to provide information and community resources to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families/caregivers. The Brain Injury Support Group is a source of empowerment for individuals with brain injuries. It is a source of empowerment because it teaches people with brain injuries how to overcome the challenges of having a brain injury. The group is facilitated

“A support group is a gathering of people who share a common health concern or interest.” (Healthy Lifestyle: Stress Management, 2015) Support groups are created to help individuals with various mental, medical, and personal histories understand that they are not alone in what they are going through, creating an environment of open dialogue and non-judgement. Professional group therapy can make people feel uncomfortable in sharing the floor with others; in a support group, it is a place to share