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Self-help groups such as Recovery Inc., Parents without Partners, and Alcoholics Anonymous have a unique role in relation to the professional system of human services. From the professional's standpoint, such groups may be viewed as self-sufficient programs, concurrent treatment programs, and as sources of information and users of consultation. Patterns of influence operative in self-help groups are examined, and suggestions made for professional cooperation with such groups to the greater benefit of clients.
诸如康复协会、单身父母协会和戒酒互助会等自助团体在人类服务专业体系中具有独特作用。从专业人士的角度来看，这类团体可被视为自给自足的项目、并行治疗项目，以及信息来源和咨询用户。本文探讨了自助团体中起作用的影响模式，并就专业人士与这类团体合作以更大程度惠及客户提出了建议。
