Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
circulo de apoyo (in this context)
English translation:
support network
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Spanish term
Spain
The Right Word Used in the Right Context
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
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circulo de apoyo (in this context)
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Native in: English
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support network
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Mirtha Grotewold
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Joseph Tein
: Ciao Daniel ... this translation makes sense to me (as well as 'support system').
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franglish
: support network, yes
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Fiona Kirton
10 hrs
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Evans (X)
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(people who constitute) their support group
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Bubo Coroman (X)
: I would mention "people" as here to state the contrast with "artefactos"
9 hrs
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Good morning and thanks, Deborah.
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Evans (X)
11 hrs
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Good morning and thanks, Gilla.
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Victoria Frazier
16 hrs
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Good afternoon and thanks, Victoria.
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Venezuela
Leonardo Lamarche Translator
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
support from the circle of their relationships
circle of support
We provide compassionate and loving care and support to persons with life-limiting illnesses and to their circle of support.
If you are part of the final inner circle of support, the person needs your affirmation, support, and permission.
http://leadandvolunteer.ou.edu/catseniors.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_signs_of_approaching_death
Uruguay
ATA-certified English-Spanish translator
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American) 
Works in: English to Spanish
those around them
United States
Responsibility & Transparency
Native in: Spanish
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
support group
Mary is delighted to be part of a support group where each individual contributes to the well being of every member regardless of their economic background.
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Joseph Tein
: I think this is close, but to me a 'support group' is a group of people who have regular meetings in a regular place to deal with a specific issue or topic. Support 'system' or 'network' is broader.
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United States
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
support system
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Joseph Tein
: Ciao femme. I like 'support system' (or network) ... it's wider than a 'support group'
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Grazie, Joseph. "Support group" would imply that there is some kind of therapy going on, which I don't think is the case here.
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Muriel Vasconcellos
: This is what it's typically called in everyday parlance. (I see now that you said it's also used in psychology.) Yes, it's very standard!
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Thanks, Muriel.
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Evans (X)
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Thanks, Gilla.
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