OH Support Group in the Triangle ... I'd like your input
(not hard to do) I thought the group we have is the OH WLS group? Is there a different one? Anyway I was just wondering Barb, can you please tell me more about the leader training. How do they train you..online..or do you have to travel? What does the support group leader do? Will the group then be more formal? Is it supposed to be different than what it is now? Thanks in advance for the info =0) ~Sarah~
Hi Sarah -
I don't mean to be creating confusion. ObesityHelp has support groups that are actually associated with the website. They are "led" by someone who has undergone some basic training and then receives ongoing training. The support group meetings are posted on the website under "Support Groups" and are held on a "regular" basis ... i.e., the 2nd of every month.
Doing this requires a commitment on my part to be at all of the meetings, provide support, attend the training sessions, etc.
The group that we attended just this past week-end was, I thought part of an effort started by Candice, Wendy and I this earlier this summer. When this started, it was my understanding that Wendy, Candice and I would work together to schedule and hosts these events. This way we could all leverage the experience and talents each could bring to the table ... as well, as be able to manage to have at least one of us at each event. This way if some were ill, unavailable due to pre-existing commitments, etc... at least, one of us could be there. For some reason, things seem to have changed and it isn't working that way anymore.
I agree that there seem to be a lot of different things going on right now. That is probably more positive than anything else. It means that we are an active, vibrant, social, supportive group of people that are looking for ways to connect and support one another. Also, while there are number of people here in the Wake Co. area, there is quite a contingency just north of us. I think that is part of the reason that Diane is considering a group that would meet farther north. I believe it is an effort to provide even more opportunities for gathering, exchanges of ideas and support to the ever widening circle of people that meet here virtually.
I think that Wendy's MeetUp.com is a wonderful idea. I think it will allow us to the see the myriad of possibilities, so that we can attend as many functions as possible.
I hope that helps. If you have anymore questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Barb
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Hi Barb,
I believe your care and interest in starting a grou******cere. I will support you any way I can. I don't have the time to do as much as you are able to do. All I was wanting to do was a friendly coffee group chat type get together. Again, this is certainly not a competiton. Please know that my vote is with you. I know you are a capable group leader, and motivated to making this a success. Please let me know what I can do to support your efforts!
Warmly,
Diane
