Support groups
Dunbar's Number
Keeping support groups small can lead to a more intimate and trusting environment, promoting better outcomes for participants.
Barnum Effect
Be aware that group leaders may use the Barnum effect to make their advice seem universally applicable, and consider your unique needs.
Similar Situations
Dunbar's Number
Peer mentoring: Pairing individuals or creating small mentoring groups can result in more effective support and personal development
Three R's of Growth
Health Coach: Keep clients engaged with ongoing support and advice, offer referral incentives for group programs, and collect testimonials to showcase success stories.
Erikson's stages of Development
Group Dynamics: Group leaders can consider the developmental diversity within groups to promote cohesion.
Kubler-Ross Curve
Supporting others: Empathizing with and providing emotional support to friends or family members facing loss or change.
In-Group Favoritism
Educational settings: Understanding in-group favoritism can help teachers create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, valuing the contributions of all students regardless of group affiliations.
Confirmation Bias
Group decision-making: Recognizing confirmation bias can help groups avoid groupthink and consider alternative viewpoints.
Placebo Effect
Immune System Support: Fostering optimism and positive expectations to promote immune system function.
Morris Massey's Stages of Value Development
Mental health support: Mental health professionals can tailor interventions to address individuals' underlying values and beliefs, promoting holistic well-being.
Pareto Principle
Relationship building: Investing time and effort in the relationships that provide the most support and satisfaction.
Law of Deminishing Returns
Parenting: Providing guidance and support without overprotecting or stifling a child's independence.