{"id":8,"date":"2007-09-29T13:10:51","date_gmt":"2007-09-29T13:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/communitynews\/2007\/09\/how-to-start-a-support-group-o.html"},"modified":"2007-09-29T13:10:51","modified_gmt":"2007-09-29T13:10:51","slug":"how-to-start-a-support-group-o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/communitynews\/2007\/09\/how-to-start-a-support-group-o.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Support Group on Beliefnet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the new Beliefnet community launches later this month, there will be dozens of ways you or your group can use the site. Here are a few ways Support Groups can take advantage of the new tools.<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for others to connect with during a time of stress or need? Beliefnet has simple, easy-to-use tools you can use to start your own virtual support group.<br \/>\n<b>Stay Connected 24\/7<\/b><br \/>\nUse the group profile page, the journal and the discussion forums to exchange information, ideas, and news.<br \/>\n<b>Compare Your Journals<\/b><br \/>\nKeep personal journals and stay up-to-date with your friends&#8217; journals for support and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<b>Connect With Others<\/b><br \/>\nReach out to others with similar concerns around the world. Just click on related keywords and find others with similar interests or concerns. Or search for relevant terms and find other individuals and groups interested in your topic.<br \/>\n<b>Find Inspiring Content<\/b><br \/>\nPost your own thoughts, or check out our library of inspirational content feeds that can be piped right onto your group page to motivate your members every day.<br \/>\nStay tuned to Beliefnet for more information about launching your Prayer Group on the site in the coming weeks. In the meantime, make sure you <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/features\/community\/signup.html\">sign up to be notified<\/a> when the new site launches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the new Beliefnet community launches later this month, there will be dozens of ways you or your group can use the site. Here are a few ways Support Groups can take advantage of the new tools. Are you looking for others to connect with during a time of stress or need? 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