you will learn about and reflect on the trend of online support groups (OSGs). You will read a scholarly research article of your choice on the use of OSGs for people with specific needs and difficult experiences. You will observe the use of an OSG by joining a free website that sponsors these types of groups. Then you will reflect on your reading and observation through discussion with your classmates. They will give you feedback on your insights. Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to: Develop self-reflection and self-regulation to effectively manage the intersection of personal and professional values. (PO 1) Evaluate interventions with families and groups. (PO 9; ILO 5) Resources Textbook: Social Work with Group: Comprehensive Practice and Self-Care Article: “Fostering Empowerment in Online Support Groups”.pdf Article: “Online Support Groups for Depression: Benefits and Barriers”.pdf Article: “Social Interaction in Online Support Groups: Preference for Online Social Interaction over Offline Social Interaction”.pdf Article: “Nurturing Health-Related Online Support Groups: Exploring the Experiences of Patient Moderators”.pdf Article: “Offering Support to Suicidal Individuals in an Online Support Group”.pdf Background Information As described in previous workshops, consulting others for constructive feedback is an integral aspect of the social work profession. That feedback process is a part of every workshop in this course. You are encouraged to offer and receive feedback with your classmates as openly as possible. Instructions Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. In your textbook, Social Work with Groups: Comprehensive Practice and Self-Care, review Chapter 8, “Self-Help Groups” and Chapter 11, “Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care.” Based on your interests in client populations and needs (for example, individuals with depression), choose one of the following five articles and read about online support groups. “Fostering Empowerment in Online Support Groups”.pdf “Online Support Groups for Depression: Benefits and Barriers”.pdf “Social Interaction in Online Support Groups: Preference for Online Social Interaction over Offline Social Interaction”.pdf “Nurturing Health-Related Online Support Groups: Exploring the Experiences of Patient Moderators”.pdf “Offering Support to Suicidal Individuals in an Online Support Group”.pdf Join a free online support group (OSG) community of your choosing, such as Daily Strength at Daily Strength. Enter at least one active support group. Observe some of the group interactions and consider the dynamics of the group and the themes of discussion. If you share about your OSG observation in this discussion, please do so confidentiality (do not share the name of the group or any names or other identifying information of any group members). Make an initial post by the fourth day of the workshop, responding to the following prompts.  What are the benefits and drawbacks to meeting the needs of group members in an OSG forum? Provide specific examples of how group members’ needs are or are not met on the online platform. How might social workers be involved in the implementation or facilitation of online support groups? What specific skills could be used in the engagement, assessment, planning, and intervention stages? Is this an effective and ethical way to practice group social work? What ethical dilemmas might arise in OSGs, and how might they be addressed?

TEAM WRITTEN PAPER – PRICE AND PROMOTION STRATEGY. (LO1,2, 4)Context: “Price” and “Promotion” decisions are part of the 4P’s of the marketing mix. To form a cohesive marketing strategy, we need to define Price and Promotion strategies to ensure they align with the customer profile and they help achieve the overall goals of the marketing strategy.Step 1 – Same Team/ Same ProblemWorking with the same team and problem statement used in prior weeks, teams will build on the Product and Place strategies established last week and create Price and Promotion strategies to complete the marketing mix that will effectively reach the customer group you intend to serve.Step 2 – Define the Price StrategyCollaborate with the team to define the specific objectives the Price Strategy will achieve for the business, customers, and society. Prepare a paper that summarizes the team’s decisions on:Price objective(s) and measurement(s) that you will use to meet the stated goals of your marketing strategy and provide value for the companyThe primary price setting tactic or method you will use for this marketing strategyRationale for why the price strategy balances company need and customer perception of valueExplanation of how or why society value is considered or addressed in your chosen Price strategyYou may include matrices, tables, or reference materials that support your analysis and decisions made for making the Price Strategy decisions.Step 3 – Define the Promotion StrategyUsing the example of the Decision Matrix for Promotion Strategy in the course material, collaborate with your team to identify and assess different promotion methods to be used for your marketing strategy. Your team will establish your list of different Promotion methods that should be placed in the first vertical column of the matrix. You may use the promotion criteria shown in the course example or modify the list to help you analyze which promotion method is a good fit for your project.After completing the Promotion Decision matrix, develop a Promotion strategy paper that includes:Completed Promotion MatrixExplain the rating system your team used to evaluate different Promotion methodsProvide an explanation for the top 3 promotion methods where significant resources will be used to support the marketing strategyProvide an explanation of how each of the top 3 promotion strategies will deliver measurable results that align with the goals (established in Week 5) of this marketing strategyDescribe how the promotion strategy will create value for the customer, the company, and, if relevant, value for society.You may include tables or reference materials that support your analysis and decisions made for making the Price Strategy decisions.Step 4 – Compile and SubmitCompile information from Step 2 and Step 3 in a professional, business document that includes:• Price strategy summary• Matrices, tables, or reference materials that support your Price strategy decisions• Promotion Decision Matrix• Promotion strategy summary• Matrices, tables, or reference materials that support your Promotion strategy decisionsYour final paper should be less than 7 pages in length, excluding matrices and references.Submit to the relevant assignment folder as directed by Sunday. The same grade will be provided to all team members.ASSESSMENTGradeCriteria90-100%(A- to A)Paper includes comprehensive analysis of Price objectives and definition of strategy and methods that achieve marketing goals.Paper includes comprehensive analysis of Promotion strategies that are aligned with customer profile and marketing strategy goalsPaper includes supported and valid rationale for Price and Promotion strategies in creating value for business, customer, and society.Paper length meets directions and includes relevant references to reading material.Paper complies with Regis writing standards for grammar and spelling and appropriate citations.80-89%(B- to –B+)Paper includes good analysis of Price objectives and definition of strategy and methods that achieve marketing goals.Paper includes good analysis of Promotion strategies that are aligned with customer profile and marketing strategy goalsPaper includes valid rationale for Price and Promotion strategies in creating value for business, customer, and society.Paper length meets directions and includes references to reading material.Paper complies with Regis writing standards for grammar and spelling and appropriate citations.70-79%(C- to C+)Paper includes basic analysis of Price strategies and objectives aligned with marketing goals.Paper includes basic analysis or limited rationale of how Promotion strategies are aligned with customer profile. Result measures or connection to marketing goals may be incomplete or missing.Paper includes basic explanation for how Price and Promotion strategies create value for business, customer, and society.Paper length may not fully meet directions or includes references to readings.Paper may not fully comply with Regis writing standards for grammar and spelling and appropriate citations.60 – 69%(D- to D+)Paper includes minimal analysis of Price strategies or marketing strategy goals.Paper includes minimal analysis or limited rationale of how Promotion strategies are aligned with customer profile. Result measures or relevance to marketing strategy goals may be incomplete or missing.Paper includes minimal analysis of how Price and Promotion strategies create value for business, customer, and society.Paper length may not fully meet directions or includes references to readingsPaper may not fully comply with Regis writing standards for grammar and spelling and appropriate citations.0-59%(F)Assignment did not contain complete or valid information or was not submitted on timeAlright guys, we’re taking the part of the CMO, who says “resources and promotion efforts should be extended to brands or branding if the marketing strategy is focused on problem solving for customers. The CMO says that brand promotion is not needed to create sustained value.” Some things to note:Gotta have required reading sources and other sources to back up our statementsEach post cannot be more than 300 wordsOpening Statement posts are due by NOON (MST) Thursday, December 3Rebuttal Argument posts are due by NOON, Friday December 4Closing Argument posts are due by NOON, Saturday December 5