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NAMI-C.A.R.E.: Characteristics of a Well-Functioning Support Group
- Has a facilitator skilled in using various elements of structure to counter group resistance and engage participants in group work.
- Provides ways for the group to "do its own work" so that the facilitator does not dominate the meeting.
- Involves as many group members as possible in group discussions so that no one group monopolizes the proceedings.
- Encourages participants to abide by shared behavioral guidelines and to observe them in a self-enforcing way.
- Allows group members to feel they have contributed something valuable to others in the group.
- Provides strategies that will circumvent negativity and hopelessness.
- Connects participants to resources and service organizations in their community, state, and nation.
- Makes group members feel they have directly benefited from attending the support group meeting.
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