Support groups are not, and never should be, therapeutic. For therapy,
go to professionals. Support groups are for self help, exchange of
information, and support. A support group sponsored by CHADD of
Chicago will never be therapeutic. That is not our mission.

Support groups are more than social networking. They are places to
find ideas, a clutter buddy, a sympathetic listener. etc.

--- In Chicago-ADHD-Adults@yahoogroups.com, "James"
<jwgault@y...> wrote:
> I have never been involved with any support groups. The
fundamental
> question occuring to me is to what extent is a support group supposed
> to be more like group therapy (moderated by a psychological or
> counseling professional, organized, directed, etc.) and to what
> extent is it to be more of a social gathering and networking on a
> less formal basis?
>
> Some of the comments I have read from this particular discussion
> indicate that some have benefitted from forming relationships with
> group members, whereas others are speaking of more structured
> therapeutic concepts.
>
> Perhaps those who are trying to form a group, in particular, might
> wish to speak to the point as to what precisely they are
> envisioning. Those who have prior experiences with support groups
> might also be able to enlighten me.
>
> James