Self-help brings together people who share a specific life theme or who have to deal with an illness. This makes it possible to exchange experiences and current information, to support one another and to become active together in shaping special life situations. Together we are experts in our own field. Our topics are as diverse as the people themselves. In contact with other people affected, we experience many interesting ways of dealing with social, physical and psychological challenges.

The realization "I'm not alone!" encourages and gives confidence in the development of new perspectives. The community of those affected, relatives and interested parties offers support and strengthens our self-confidence. Reliable contacts are formed and trusting friendships often develop.

Self-help offers determine their organizational form themselves and develop their own style in the sense of self-help that is compatible with their principles. The most important elements of all self-help offers are open discussion, trust, mutual help and mutual understanding.