From sweet notes on painted rocks to well - organized fundraisers and no - nonsense political action, South Florida students are rallying in support of their peers in Parkland. (cityandshore.com)
These groups help the teen - ager to understand the nature of his parent's illness, to experience the group support of peers who share many of the same problems, and to apply the Twelve Steps to their own problems of living in an alcoholic home. (religion-online.org)
Several studies show that cultivating empathy for others and feelings of connectedness to the larger group are «positively correlated to psychological well - being, physical health, satisfaction with life, and perceived support of peer and adult mentors, among other things.» (mindbodygreen.com)