{"id":53736,"date":"2019-02-22T05:01:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T05:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/pros-and-cons-of-joining-an-online-support-group\/"},"modified":"2019-02-22T05:01:16","modified_gmt":"2019-02-22T05:01:16","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-joining-an-online-support-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/de\/pros-and-cons-of-joining-an-online-support-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro&#8217;s and Con&#8217;s of Joining an Online Support Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"babyh-3486374926\" class=\"babyh-topleft babyh-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interserver.net\/r\/411851\" aria-label=\"EBIKES\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES.webp\" alt=\"EBIKES\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES.webp 748w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EBIKES-110x75.webp 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p><!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p>As we enter 2019, the Internet has ushered in a new trend of online support groups. These online communities have been a game changer for some people who struggle with addictions such as alcohol, drugs, eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and grief.&nbsp; Can people reap the same benefits from online groups as they can in \u2018real life,\u2019 in person settings? <\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of an Online Support Group<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pro's And Con's Of Joining An Online Support Group\" class=\"wp-image-155176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-2-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"Pro's and Con's of Joining an Online Support Group 1 Daily Mom Parents Portal\"><\/figure>\n<ol>\n<li>Members can log in any time they need help. For instance, every time you feel a strong urge to drink, you may turn to community members for immediate support. This would be impossible with traditional face-to-face meetings. 24\/7 support is especially crucial in the first, most fragile phase of alcohol withdrawal.<\/li>\n<li>Online communities tend to be more diverse, which gives you an insight into the struggles of people from different backgrounds. At the same time, the differences such as age, ethnic background, or gender are not obvious unless disclosed, which contributes to an egalitarian atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>People suffering from social anxiety, disabilities, autism, or illness can participate in online meetings with more ease.<\/li>\n<li>For those who live in small towns where meetings may be far away, or sparse, online access is very convenient.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Online meetings protect anonymity. Even though AA and NA (Narcotics anonymous) have rules about keeping who you see and what you hear in that room private, for people who are shy, truly being \u201canonymous\u201d online might be helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h3>Limitations of an Online Support Group <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pro's And Con's Of Joining An Online Support Group\" class=\"wp-image-155175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-1-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"Pro's and Con's of Joining an Online Support Group 2 Daily Mom Parents Portal\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Lack of commitment:<\/strong> Though easy accessibility can be an advantage, it can also make it harder to form an attachment to the group and the individuals in it. Sacrificing more time and energy to get to meetings tends to build more commitment to the group and decrease the chances that an addicted individual will stop attending and relapse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online bullying:<\/strong> Unfortunately, cyberbullying is still a large problem. It can be very easy for a bully to sign up for an online support group, get access to chat rooms and message boards, and post abusive messages or even try to trigger people into relapse. People tend not to try this kind of thing at in-person meetings as they would have to deal with immediate consequences and would not be anonymous.<\/p><div id=\"babyh-1471233496\" class=\"babyh-test-placement-from-wizard-678377226 babyh-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interserver.net\/r\/411851\" aria-label=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"babyh-1613187630\" class=\"babyh-test-placement-from-wizard-3612799500 babyh-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interserver.net\/r\/411851\" aria-label=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"USA NUTRITION IMPROVEMENTS\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.babyhealthandcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8523136-scaled-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Miscommunication: <\/strong>It can be difficult to convey tone online. People tend to have significantly more misunderstandings when interacting over the Internet because they can\u2019t hear each other\u2019s tone of voice or see facial expressions. This can possibly be helped by the use of video conferencing, but lag and poor picture quality can still cause problems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lack of True Fellowship: <\/strong>With groups such AA, people are able to meet face to face and often see the same members repeatedly at meetings. Group members introduce themselves by first name each time they speak. This allows other members to put a face with a name.&nbsp; In addition, AA and other support groups often have fellowship activities such as yoga, holiday dinners, or other group activities. It is very difficult to foster this sense of community and closeness in the virtual world.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h3>What is the Ideal Answer to Internet Vs. Real Life Meetings?<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pro's And Con's Of Joining An Online Support Group\" class=\"wp-image-155178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/daily-mom-parent-portal-online-support-group-4-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"Pro's and Con's of Joining an Online Support Group 3 Daily Mom Parents Portal\"><\/figure>\n<p>For anyone who is a danger to themselves or others, they need a much higher level of care in a confined facility, be it a detox, rehab, or in severe cases, a psychiatric hospital.&nbsp; Once addicts\/alcoholics are \u201cstable\u201d the best-case scenario is to attend meetings regularly, get a sponsor, and practice \u201cfellowship\u201d with others in your group. Online support groups can be a helpful supplement to in-person meetings, one on one sessions with a therapist, or intensive outpatient therapy.&nbsp; Thanks to 21st-century technology and the prevalence of 12 step meetings, there is no reason people have to choose one method or the other.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong>WANT TO READ MORE?<\/strong><br \/>Check out this article on Understanding the Nature of Addiction and How to Overcome It. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>GET MORE FROM DAILY MOM, PARENTS PORTAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Newsletter: Daily Mom delivered to you<br \/>Facebook: @DailyMomOfficial<br \/><strong>Instagram<\/strong>: @DailyMomOfficial | @DailyMomTravel | @DailyMomFinds<br \/><strong>YouTube:<\/strong> @DailyMomVideos<br \/><strong>Pinterest<\/strong>: @DailyMomOfficial<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Pro's And Con's Of Joining An Online Support Group\" class=\"wp-image-155180\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-960x1440.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/dailymom.com\/portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/online-support-group-daily-mom-parent-portal.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" title=\"Pro's and Con's of Joining an Online Support Group 4 Daily Mom Parents Portal\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">About the Author: Carrie Carlton, Clinical Director (LCSW), Clinical Supervisor at Beachway Therapy Center holds a BSW and MSW in social work from Florida Atlantic University, an MA from Barry University (Miami), and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She also has a background in medical social work. Her understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and family systems guide her treatment of addicts and families. Her clients thrive under her guidance because of her honesty, empathy, and compassion. Recognizing the severe impact of addictions on both the addict and the families, Carrie is dedicated to consistently serve her clients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Beachway provides a<br \/>\ncontinuum of care, from PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) to Outpatient<br \/>\nservices. 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