Support Groups

Emotional support groups are those groups where people are able to express their emotions freely and without any fear. It is a place where people can share their feelings and support each other through various difficulties. These are the groups where people come together to help one another to overcome their problems and get back to their normal life.

There are several benefits of emotional support groups like these:

1. Helping to cope with a problem
   We can’t always rely on our family members or friends to help us in our time of need. There are times when we need a shoulder to cry on or someone to listen to our problems. In emotional support groups, you will be able to find people who will understand your problems, listen to you and help you to overcome them.
2. Helps to improve mental health
   Emotional support groups help you to build up your confidence, self-esteem and self-respect. They help you to overcome all the negative emotions that you are facing and make you feel better about yourself.
3. Helps to create a supportive environment
   When we go through emotional struggles, there are many things that may trigger us and make us more vulnerable to stress. It is important to surround ourselves with people who love and care for us. In emotional support groups, you will be able to meet other people who have gone through the same problems as yours. They will be able to provide you with emotional support and make you feel safe.
4. Helps in building friendships
   Emotional support groups are not only about helping you to get over your problems; it is also about forming strong bonds with your friends. In these groups, you will be able to share your thoughts and feelings freely, and you will be able to connect with others on a personal level. Conclusion: If you are going through a hard time and feel like your life is falling apart then an emotional support group can help you a lot. The group members will help you to cope with your problems and give you the best advice to overcome them.
5. Other benefits
   During the support group meeting, you will also be able to experience
   • Relief from emotional pain
   • A safe place to open up and share your feelings
   • An opportunity to get practical help with your recovery
   • A chance to let off steam

Group members provide each other with mutual support. They become part of a “tribe” that has the same common experience. They help each other move through the recovery process.

• Anyone who would find it difficult to connect with people but wants to overcome their problem. 
• Anyone who has a hard time dealing with the disappointment and frustrations of life
• Anyone who has a hard time dealing with criticism or rejection
• Anyone who is afraid of making mistakes or of getting hurt again
• Anyone who is trying to change a destructive habit
• Anyone who has lost someone important to them

Rajesh recently had a break from a long term relationship. He was feeling extremely sad, disappointed and hopeless about his life and he thought he will have to live the rest of his life alone. He decided to join an online talk it out a support group.

In the first few meetings, Rajesh made some good friends who helped him realize that he is not alone in this world and that there are many other people going through similar kinds of pain and difficulties. They helped him see that it is never too late to change direction in life and start afresh. Rajesh started attending the talk it out group meetings regularly and he came across people from all walks of life. This helped him broaden his perspective and made him realize that there are so many good, smart and kind people in this world. He realised whether he is able to get into another relationship soon or not, he is never really alone and that sooner or later he will find someone and get into a meaningful relationship.

It took some time but as his outlook began to change about self and people, Rajesh is happily engaged to a woman he is deeply in love with and has found a career he is passionate about. He says the group meetings were a big part of the reason for his success. The group helped him understand that there is always hope for a better future. They helped him realize that it’s never too late to rewrite his life story.

You can ask questions and receive honest answers from other group members who are experiencing the same challenges as you are. A chance to “vent” your feelings in a safe environment.

You can find out if others have been through what you are experiencing and can relate to your situation. You can gain insight from the collective experience of all the members in the group. Group members will be supportive of each other. They will encourage and challenge each other to take positive action. You will leave the Talk it Out session with a renewed sense of hope and a plan of action. You will also gain a great deal of relief from your problems.

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