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Primary supports: This circle usually comprises the core people in a person’s life—the ones the person most trusts and goes to for support, advice, encouragement, and confidential listening. Most children and adults can identify 2 to 3 people within this circle.

Secondary supports: This circle comprises other supportive people in a person’s life—the ones the person would turn to if the core group was not available to meet their needs. It’s like the “second team” or “backup” helpers. Often, these are people within a system the person belongs to, such as work, school, neighborhoods, or other social groups. Most people...

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