The perils of borrowing: Role of the professional in mutual help groups
- 1 May 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal for Specialists in Group Work
- Vol. 11 (2), 68-73
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01933928608411839
Abstract
The differences between help offered by members of mutual help groups and help offered by trained professionals are clarified. The perils for professionals who emulate the methods of mutual help associations are discussed.Keywords
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