Comments on: Using Social Media as a Support Group

By: #supportgroup - film315

#supportgroup - film315 — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:15:45 +0000

[...] But something else equally as astonishing occurred within minutes of the hit. Words and messages of hope and prayer were popping up all over my Twitter feed with #horton connected to them. I couldn’t believe it. Viewers of the game from all over were expressing their deepest condolences to a young man they had never even met. Yet their overwhelming response was touching. For a player like Horton, concussed and unable to play the remainder of the games he has been fighting all season for, I can only imagine how heartwarming these messages will be when he gets the chance to read them. I cannot think of anything short of medical treatment that can speed up a recovery as fast as words of support. And this is what we have created: a virtual support group. [...]

By: If Social Media Is a Conversation, What Questions Should You Be Asking? | Pittsburgh Podcamp

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:04:02 +0000

[...] still others are interested in exploring their surroundings, establishing like-minded communities, experimenting with various media forms and [...]

By: Social Media Marketing Agentur

Social Media Marketing Agentur — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:43:13 +0000

Another great article. I people should use twitter more for that reasons. it’s really a good tool, if you’re looking for a support group.

By: Using Social Media as a Support Group | Collective Thoughts « Wisewolf Talking - resources for those managing or going through change!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:26:34 +0000

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By: Social Media Now | Social Media Club

Social Media Now | Social Media Club — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:33:45 +0000

[...] Dan Schawbel Tells us how to build the ultimate social media resume. Just in time too with all these layoffs, and to help you find that job, the Purple People Collective launched to help ex-Yahoos find work. Oh and if the job market’s got you down, don’t forget that social media makes for a great support group. [...]

By: Social Media as a Means of Support | Marcel Media

Social Media as a Means of Support | Marcel Media — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:40:23 +0000

[...] if social media could bring people with common problems together? According to reports that show online communities focused on health and wellbeing, it can, and it already [...]

By: Mini Case #2: Personal Branding in a Social Media « Marketing 2.0: From a whisper to a scream

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:52:40 +0000

[...] Support groups done through social media! http://collective-thoughts.com/2009/01/13/using-social-media-as-a-support-group/ [...]

By: CG Walters

CG Walters — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:24:53 +0000

Excellent perspective, Shana. Thank you.
I also like the concept of “Collective Thoughts.” Best of luck and inspiration to you all,
CG

By: SearchCap: The Day In Search, January 13, 2009

SearchCap: The Day In Search, January 13, 2009 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:42:16 +0000

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