The perils of borrowing: Role of the professional in mutual help groups
The Journal for Specialists in Group WorkPublished 1 May 1986
Phyllis R. Silverman
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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.
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