10 Tips for Starting a Support Group

If you lead or are thinking about leading a support group, here are 10 tips that will help you manage your group more effectively. By Karen Lee Richards

Keep meetings positive and encouraging

Keep meetings positive and encouraging

The number one reason people give for not wanting to go to a support group is the perception that it’s just a bunch of people getting together to whine and complain. While members need to be able to bring up problems, you always need to bring the focus back to finding solutions. Don’t allow the meeting to degenerate into an anger or self-pity session.

By Karen Lee Richards— Last Modified: 03/30/2012, First Published: 02/01/2012