A support group, or social support group, is a group of people who come together with a goal of overcoming or coping with a ...

Of the many curveballs in life, divorce is one of the biggest shifts a person may face. On the Life Change Index scale, divorce ranks as the second most stressful life change after the death of 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 ...

Bipolar support groups offer emotional support from other people who understand what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. They’re not a substitute for professional care or therapy, but they are a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. More than a decade ago, when Michele Gran’s son Nick experienced his first ...

"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 ...

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 ...