Tag: support groups

Online Versus In-Person Support Groups

Chris and Aime Lynn talk about the pro's and con's of online versus in-person support groups. They note that each have strengths,and each have potential drawbacks as well.

Interview With Online Support Group Moderator Nanci Schiman

We delve further into the topic of support groups by examining in greater depth online support groups. We interview The Balanced Mind Foundation's own Nanci Schiman, Program Manager who manages The Balanced Mind Foundation's support programming including over 25 online support groups as well as message boards and chat rooms offered at thebalancedmind.org.

Interview With a Support Group Creator

In our continuing discussion of support groups, we revisit an interview with an anonymous listener that took matters into her own hands when she could not find a support group for people living with bipolar disorder on her campus. She didn't settle for that answer. Instead, she boldly created her own group, one that became a meeting point for others on her campus.

What Goes Into An Ideal Support Group?

Aimee Lynn and Chris talk about the features of strong support groups, noting that people can value different things.

Experiences With Support Groups

Chris and Aime Lynn talk about her dealings with a number of different types of support groups. We talk about some of her good and not so good experiences with both in person and online groups.

Discussion: Support Groups

Chris and Phil talk about support groups. What they are, where to find them and some ups and downs about them. They help tons of people every year, and now with the internet, there's virtually a group for every type of problem one wants combat. Check it out.

The Balanced Mind Foundation Webinars: Fall/Winter Line Up

by Nanci Schiman, MSW, CAPSW, The Balanced Mind Foundation Program Manager

Nanci Schiman, The Balanced Mind Foundation
Program Manager
Mark your calendars for these upcoming informative webinars:

October 12th, 12:30 PM CT: How you can help The Balanced Mind Foundation win $250K in funding from Pepsi (a brief webinar)

What's New With The Balanced Mind Foundation Support?

by Nanci Schiman, MSW, CAPSW, The Balanced Mind Foundation Program Manager

Nanci Schiman, The Balanced Mind Foundation
Program Manager
Expert Chat with Mental Health Youth Advocate Linea Johnson Rescheduled

Join us on Thursday, July 15 from 1 – 2 pm CT.  If you are the parent of a teen or young adult you (and your teen) will not want to miss this chat.

Support Group Rules

The Balanced Mind Foundation Online Support Group Rules, Environment,