This book examines the experiences of relatives of those accused or convicted of serious
crimes such as murder, manslaughter, rape and sex offences. A broader literature exists on …

The first volume to address both self-help and support groups, and to provide a clear
distinction between the two, Self-Help and Support Groups dispels misunderstandings and …

Why do millions of consumers in the United States struggling with the consequences of
overconsumption believe that membership in a support group is crucial to their well-being …

This article deals with outcomes of self-help and support groups, based on the relationships
between the groups' helping characteristics (ie, instilling hope, caring and concern) and two …

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Women For Sobriety (WFS), and Al-Anon affiliated Adult
Children of Alcoholics (ACoA/Al-Anon) mutual help groups each have different world …

Based on a series of in-depth interviews with cleven long-term AI-Anon members, the
present article examines the perspectives of family members of alcoholics and relates their …

Self-Help Support Groups (SHSGs) for substance use issues are recognized in current
policies for their role in reducing substance use. However, these policies recognize only …

Al-Anon members (n= 20) were interviewed to investigate the association between
communication and the helping mechanisms of Al-Anon. The research material was …

Al-Anon is a mutual-aid group for the significant others of alcoholics. In Al-Anon, members
benefit from receiving support from others as well as providing it themselves. Focusing …

This thesis examines the experiences of relatives of those accused or convicted of serious
offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and sex offences. Relatives' accounts focus on …