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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Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Find other new fathers, such as through virtual support groups or communities.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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Urge him to talk to a professional, either via one-on-one counseling or in an anger management support group online or in person.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Find other new fathers, such as through virtual support groups or communities.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
Providing Comprehensive Support at No Cost The Center offers comprehensive support services for cancer patients at no cost, including therapy, wigs, support groups, nutrition and fitness guidance, and bodywork.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Urge him to talk to a professional, either via one-on-one counseling or in an anger management support group online or in person.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for support group
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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