Women Support Groups

2008-06-04 12:16:43

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Goals of Women Support Groups

The problems of women may be related to age, physical condition, sexual orientation, marriage, family and a host of other situations. Given a tough problem or situation, the average woman would find much difficulty in coping. Many have suffered physical and emotional stress, and even wound up in institutions.

Women support groups are formed basically to address one or more major problems or needs. There are all kinds of women support groups, from those that support same sex marriage to those who are coping with divorce or death of a spouse.

Typical Features and Functions of Women Support Groups

Women support groups have members and leaders who facilitate sessions and activities. The leaders of the group set all the meetings and their venues, and check on the members to make sure they are able to attend. During sessions, the leaders guide the members through the discussions, and monitor the group's behavior to ensure that no one gets out of hand.

Women support groups may also have counseling services. Women who need and prefer private counseling can make appointments with a counselor of the group. The group may either charge a small fee, ask for donations, or even offer the services for free.

Some groups, especially those dealing with divorce-related problems, may also provide legal services either for a cost or even free. This is especially beneficial to women who have financial difficulties and therefore cannot afford more expensive legal firms.

Some women support groups engage in militant activities, and lobby actively at Congress concerning issues such as lesbian custody or sexual discrimination.

Finally, women support groups can give information and referrals, especially if they cannot provide the services themselves. They can recommend lawyers, psychiatrists, spiritual advisers, and medical professionals.

Advice about Joining Women Support Groups

If you are interested in joining any women support group, you can easily find many of them on the internet. Some groups allow you to join for free, especially those which are affiliated to religious sects.

You should be careful about which group you join, as many of these groups can also be nothing but financial scams. Depending on your situation or need, you can get good recommendations from your school, church, company or local community.


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