support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
Examples of support group in a Sentence
He joined an alcoholics' support group.
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Joining a support group for people living with endometriosis.
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Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Her light-speed stardom has also been a challenge for the artist, who opened up to Brittany Spanos in Rolling Stone’s October cover story about encountering a stalker, hiring security, and her celebrity support group which includes Hayley Williams, Billie Eilish, and Lorde.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Join a support group: People with similar experiences can offer practical advice, emotional support, and a sense of community.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Learn more about mood disorders, including support groups for those with mood disorders, through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Her light-speed stardom has also been a challenge for the artist, who opened up to Brittany Spanos in Rolling Stone’s October cover story about encountering a stalker, hiring security, and her celebrity support group which includes Hayley Williams, Billie Eilish, and Lorde.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Join a support group: People with similar experiences can offer practical advice, emotional support, and a sense of community.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Learn more about mood disorders, including support groups for those with mood disorders, through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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