There is extensive literature exploring both peer support and patient education and their associations with arthritis. Recent studies have revealed that individuals newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis look for not only informational support about symptoms and management, but also emotional support such as having someone or a group to talk to (Radford et al., 2008). Sherman (2003) reported that peer support provides happiness and boosts self-esteem in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Patient education has been shown to increase compliance with leisurely physical activity in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (Mayoux-Benhamou et al., 2008). Group sessions including partners of patients with inflammatory arthritis have led to mixed results regarding the effectiveness of spousal participation (Martire et al., 2008; van Lankveld W, 2004; Riemsma et al., 2003). Less is known about the specific educational needs of family members and friends of individuals newly diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis.