Happy Beginners School of Learning organized “Building Bridges: a parent empowerment group” to create a supportive and empowering environment where parents can connect, share experiences, learn from each other, and advocate for their children’s success. The school’s students are mostly children with special needs. The school administration has scheduled quarterly gatherings for the parents with speakers to discuss specific topics to assist them.
This program is something that is encouraged. I am confident that other schools and companies have also formed support groups for parents and even their staff. People with medical conditions also have a therapy group or a booster team.
We have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers, and others. Even people who are separated, divorced, annulled, or widowed have a “club.” Families join the Christian Family Movement (CFM) and couples connect with Couples for Christ.
A support group can make you feel that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. There are other benefits to joining a support group. This can improve your physical and emotional well-being.
It can bring a longer life. Support groups can reduce your stress, and prevent depression and anxiety. Support groups usually meet regularly to talk about life – the “How are you” and “Are you ok” sessions.
Many have prayer meetings. Sometimes they bond to celebrate successes, birthdays, and anniversaries. Other times, they have guest speakers or discuss anything they want to talk .