SUPPORT GROUPS


People with disabled siblings often feel isolated and alone. Feelings of love, caring, and compassion can conflict with feelings of frustration, anger, embarrassment and loss. Most can benefit from participating in short and long-term support groups, which provide a safe and accepting environment in which to express their feelings and share their experiences.

Support groups are offered for 6-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds, and adolescents, in order to provide the optimum setting for addressing issues specific to developmental stage.

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