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self-help groups  

Definition

  • Self-help groups consist of individuals who share the same problem or concern. Group members provide emotional support to one another, learn ways to cope, discover strategies for improving their condition, and help others while helping themselves. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Self-Help Groups]

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