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Self-Help and Support Groups

A Handbook for Practitioners
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Linda Farris Kurtz defines what self-help an d support groups are and differentiates them by presenting t he concepts, theories and research relevant to them. She dra ws on examples that include Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery a nd the Alzheimer''s Association. '
PART ONE: THE GROUP Introduction Helping Characteristics and Change Mechanisms in Self-Help Groups Ideology, Climate, Structure and Professionalization in Self-Help and Support Groups PART TWO: THE MEMBER Beginning Participation Long-Term Participation PART THREE: THE PRACTITIONER Practitioner Roles with Support Groups Practitioner Relationships with Self-Help Groups PART FOUR: REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS Twelve Step Programs Other Change Oriented Associations: Recovery Inc and Parents Anonymous Supportive Educational Groups Telephone and On-Line Self-Help
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