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[...] Born in Australia in 1957, it is made up of 302 groups and 6,000 members. We also see it in the United States, Canada, and Ireland. Second approach: counseling It is a matter of a psychological and social intervention method, such as mentoring, mediation, and 'coaching'. A psychoeducator named Maela Paul (2002) considers counseling as the nebula of accompaniment. It is carried out by mental health professionals with the aim of helping and supporting people living with personal and professional difficulties. [...]
[...] When the real problem is detected, it is easy to determine the main triggers, the feelings they evoke, and the sequence of actions. When evaluation is reached, the principles through which the problem designates a gap are stated, and logical strategies and approaches are proposed. Finally, agreement is reached on the problems to be worked on. The individual who is undergoing counseling has the right to limit the essential problems and feelings to share with the counselor, that is, not to talk about all the problems. [...]
[...] In light of this situation, promoting mutual aid poses a moral challenge for marginalized communities. In this sense, collective solidarity would not be a substitute for mutual aid, as it is not possible to exclude a marginalized minority. Everything should be integrated into the mutual aid group, and it is necessary to value personal achievements as well as collective accomplishments in order to claim an extended social contribution." Two significant movements emerged from the implementation of mental health mutual aid for individuals. [...]
[...] This approach is used to help families and caregivers overcome difficulties related to mental health issues such as schizophrenia, depression, grief, anxiety disorders, and many others. Indeed, the development of chronic diseases places education and therapeutic intervention as an essential care offer. Acceptance of the disease by the patient is not automatic. Education and announcement through mutual aid are necessary, and informing the patient that they have a chronic disease is not a simple task, and imposing treatment without their consent can cause psychological damage. The latter would harm their mental health. [...]
[...] Difficulties can arise in the context of various support interventions. On the one hand, it is possible to see a therapeutic intervener confusing 'therapeutic intervention' and 'accompaniment'. This is because treating the needs of 'caregivers' uniformly and not differently can lead to unwanted psychological effects, including regression. On the other hand, we can also speak of a role substitution. The intervener tends, by inclination and complacency, to identify with the caregiver. Even if this situation appears as difficulties, it allows the intervener to improve their intervention program to better meet the requests of the caregivers. [...]
