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Peer reviewedPearson, Judith E.; Sternberg, Abby – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1986
Describes a program for families of handicapped children that features educational programs and parent and sibling support groups. Notes that parents and siblings involved in the mutual-help project have uncovered salient issues and have taken an active role in community education and advocacy. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Disabilities, Emotional Problems
PDF pending restorationHinrichsen, Gregory A.; And Others – 1981
The purpose of this study was to determine what kinds of people are motivated to join a medical self-help group and whether and in what areas of psychological and social functioning such self-help groups have positive benefits for adolescents and their families. Extensive survey questionnaires were sent throughout the United States to all former…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Coping, Disabilities, Group Membership
