ABSTRACT
Support groups are widely used for many different reasons. From the well-known 12-step recovery self-help programs for addictions to the formal psychological therapy groups, the group process has been used to assist people and support the process of personal growth and recovery from illness or injuries. People gather with others in similar situations to support and comfort each other during a difficult time. As such, each group must be a safe and supportive environment for the group members. The groups can be educational, offer psychological support, or be a place where people in similar situations or conditions share their common concerns and express feelings that others, who had not experienced loss, might not understand.
