Posted by Glenn Fagelson on June 20, 2001, at 1:04:56
In reply to Looking for Support Group, posted by calla on June 19, 2001, at 15:34:44
> I’d like to find an on-line group where the members can explore life issues that might have caused or contributed to their depression or other mental health problems. A group where people can, for example describe their family of origin, discuss how it impacted their life—that type of thing. Or post about efforts to reduce social isolation and connect with people—what is and isn’t working for them, the obstacles and feelings they’re dealing with as they try to do this, etc. They would then get feedback and support from others in the group for whatever issues they chose to discuss.
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> Or a cognitive therapy group where everyone posts the negative thoughts and beliefs they’re working on and the exercises they’re using to try to turn them into less distorted ones. Others members would support them and give them feedback, as well.
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> I don’t want on-line therapy, group or otherwise. I think what I’m seeking is more of a support group, but with a focus on solving problems, not just sharing how one is feeling. Something less formal than therapy but still with some consistency—where the same people will post over a period of time (in addition to new people).
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> I don’t get the sense that what I’m talking about can be done on this board, it doesn’t seem appropriate for it although Psycho-Social Babble is helpful in other ways. I need something with a slightly different but related purpose in addition to this site.
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> Does something like what I’ve described exist? If so, where on the Web can I find it?
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> I would also like to start the type of group I’ve spoken of in real life. I’m wondering if a business would lend the use of one of their meeting rooms after hours as a community service for something like this? I don’t think churches would be open to it because there won’t be a spiritual component, as there is with 12-step groups, for example, with their emphasis on a “higher power.” I have heard that churches aren’t open to allowing other types of groups use their space—does anyone know if this is true?
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> Any other thoughts or ideas about what I’m interested in doing?Dear Calla,
Yes, some churches can be a very
restrictive, but there are some that
allow non-spiritual groups to assemble
in their church.As far as finding as finding a support
group, you might want to try:
www.healthyplace.comGood luck,
Glenn
poster:Glenn Fagelson
thread:6557
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