e moral support you all need.

If several of you were laid off at the same time, you have a natural group already. If not, get names of fellow unemployed workers from family or friends or talk to individua

There are several national groups that provide support for unemployed workers. They have been quite successful in mitigating the emotional toll of layoff as well as having beneficial effects on job search. Forty Plus and local VA groups are among the best.

If there is a chapter in your area, by all means give them a try. It can be very satisfying to unburden your fears to someone who is going through a similar experience. Just the knowledge that others are struggling with the same obstacles can reduce the sense of isolation and alienation that being out of work often fosters.

If there is nothing locally, start your own. It doesn't have to be large - even 2 or 3 of you meeting one a week for breakfast can be helpful. You will pick up ideas from each other, face your often unspoken fears together, and give each other the moral support you all need.

If several of you were laid off at the same time, you have a natural group already. If not, get names of fellow unemployed workers from family or friends or talk to individual

y Plus and local VA groups are among the best.

If there is a chapter in your area, by all means give them a try. It can be very satisfying to unburden your fears to someone who is going through a similar experience. Just the knowledge that others are struggling with the same obstacles can reduce the sense of isolation and alienation that being out of work often fosters.

If there is nothing locally, start your own. It doesn't have to be large - even 2 or 3 of you meeting one a week for breakfast can be helpful. You will pick up ideas from each other, face your often unspoken fears together, and give each other the moral support you all need.

If several of you were laid off at the same time, you have a natural group already. If not, get names of fellow unemployed workers from family or friends or talk to individua

experience. Just the knowledge that others are struggling with the same obstacles can reduce the sense of isolation and alienation that being out of work often fosters.

If there is nothing locally, start your own. It doesn't have to be large - even 2 or 3 of you meeting one a week for breakfast can be helpful. You will pick up ideas from each other, face your often unspoken fears together, and give each other the moral support you all need.

If several of you were laid off at the same time, you have a natural group already. If not, get names of fellow unemployed workers from family or friends or talk to individua

our own. It doesn't have to be large - even 2 or 3 of you meeting one a week for breakfast can be helpful. You will pick up ideas from each other, face your often unspoken fears together, and give each other the moral support you all need.

If several of you were laid off at the same time, you have a natural group already. If not, get names of fellow unemployed workers from family or friends or talk to individua

e moral support you all need.

If several of you were laid off at the same time, you have a natural group already. If not, get names of fellow unemployed workers from family or friends or talk to individuals at the Unemployment Office or agencies you visit.

If nothing else (personal contact is always more satisfying), at least join some discussion groups or forums online and obtain some support and encouragement there.