Lyons, Suzi (2010) Guidelines for peer-led family support groups. Drugnet Ireland, Issue 34, Summer 2010, p. 23.
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The Family Support Network (FSN) launched its long-awaited good practice guidelines for peer-led family support groups1 in Dublin Castle on 7 April 2010. The audience was welcomed by FSN chairman Mr Tony Hickey, and the guidelines were formally launched by Mr Eamonn Quinn of the Quinn Family Trust, who part-funded the project. Ms Sadie Grace, co-ordinator of FSN, gave a brief overview of the guidelines.
- To assist family support groups to develop good practice in all areas of the work of the group.
- To identify training and other resources required to support good practice.
- To ensure consistency in the practice of family support groups throughout the country.
- To provide a basis for affiliation to the FSN.
- Introduction includes items on who the guidelines are for and how best to use them;
- Starting a peer-led family support group includes items on the composition of groups, code of ethics and practice advice for convening meetings;
- Providing support in a group examines aspects of confidentiality, identifying the needs of members, and group development;
- Facilitation outlines the role and attributes of a good facilitator;
- Seeking external support deals with identifying information, self-development and training needs of a group;
- Setting up a family support network outlines the benefits and issues involved in setting up a network of support groups.
1. Family Support Network (2010) Good practice guidelines for peer-led family support groups. Dublin: Family Support Network.
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Prevention approach > Family-focused prevention
L Social psychology and related concepts > Interpersonal interaction and group dynamics > Social support > Peer support or coaching
L Social psychology and related concepts > Family > Family and kinship > Family support
L Social psychology and related concepts > Family > Family and kinship > Family and substance use > Substance related family problems
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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