understood and sharing experiences were really helpful. Women expressed their appreciation of hearing similar stories and feeling understood by other members in the group. Women also stated that laughter in the sessions made them feel better and help them heal. Moreover, self-help groups provide hope and optimism for newly diagnosed women. Women also reported getting help from the group members as well as giving help to them. In addition, women expressed learning from others through sharing information. Lastly, group members stated that involvement in self-help group changed them to become more assertive. (Gray et al., 1997)
Nicholson & Kay (1999) made their research on Cambodian women refugees who live in the United States. Those women were exposed the several different trauma before arriving the U.S. These women could not reach mental health services because of language barriers and differences between U.S. and Cambodian values (Canda & Phaobtong, 1992). Also Cambodian women found mental health help inappropriate and shameful (Bromley, 1987) …show more content…
Women were taught to achieve daily tasks in U.S. This first caused embarrassment but, it then led mutual support, laughter and a sense of cohesiveness. Later, two nurse informed the women about sexual health. Again, after concerns, women achieved cohesiveness in group and they discussed their issues. In some sessions women encouraged to give presentation about their interest topic. This let women express themselves. There were times that women made jokes and they laughed. Joking gave them relief from their constant pain. Group sessions not only increased the self-esteem of women, but also facilitated adaptive functioning. Moreover, women built a social support network and started reconnection. Lastly, Cambodian women expressed a sense of pride in their accomplishments and increased feelings of safety (Nicholson & Kay,
Nicholson & Kay (1999) made their research on Cambodian women refugees who live in the United States. Those women were exposed the several different trauma before arriving the U.S. These women could not reach mental health services because of language barriers and differences between U.S. and Cambodian values (Canda & Phaobtong, 1992). Also Cambodian women found mental health help inappropriate and shameful (Bromley, 1987) …show more content…
Women were taught to achieve daily tasks in U.S. This first caused embarrassment but, it then led mutual support, laughter and a sense of cohesiveness. Later, two nurse informed the women about sexual health. Again, after concerns, women achieved cohesiveness in group and they discussed their issues. In some sessions women encouraged to give presentation about their interest topic. This let women express themselves. There were times that women made jokes and they laughed. Joking gave them relief from their constant pain. Group sessions not only increased the self-esteem of women, but also facilitated adaptive functioning. Moreover, women built a social support network and started reconnection. Lastly, Cambodian women expressed a sense of pride in their accomplishments and increased feelings of safety (Nicholson & Kay,