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Balgopal, Pallassana R.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1986
Suggests innovative solutions for mutual benefits for self-help groups and the professionals. Through a derivative paradigm the role of the professional helper within self-help groups is presented. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Counselors, Group Activities, Models
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Droge, David; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1986
Results of a preliminary survey of epilepsy self-help group members are presented, and effects relating to stigmatization, reasons for participation, asserted curative factors, and formal-only versus informal participation in the self-help group process are examined. Societal reaction to people with epilepsy is viewed as a major contributor to…
Descriptors: Epilepsy, Individual Needs, Self Directed Groups, Self Help Programs
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Wollert, Richard W.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1982
Members of two types of self-help groups assessed the occurence of various helping processes in their groups. Found self-help groups emphasized supportive and expressive processes while avoiding confrontive processes; and behavioral techniques were used more frequently by behavioral control groups than by stress coping groups. (RC)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis