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Self-Help Systems and the Professional as Volunteer: Threat or Solution?
Abstract
Many voluntary organizations reflect social trends. Self-help systems
are currently multiplying in the US, organized as systems of mutual
support around common problems such as abuse, alcoholism, anorexia,
& compulsive eating or gambling. The history & nature of the
self-help movement & the particular adjustments required of the
professionals associated with them in a helping capacity are reviewed.
19 References. Modified HA.
Journal
(1982)
vol11
no2/3
pages85-96
Categories
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Nonprofit Service Sectors
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Self-help Organizations
