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October 2024 Forum Spotlight
by tommy
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more October 2024 Forum Spotlight It's that time of the month again where we join together to celebrate the opportunities available to us across the forum. There are two core purposes of our forum spotlight: one to spotlight forum discussions more widely and two to showcase the amazing work of those community users who go above and beyond to help ensure everyone gets a reply to their thread. Here is an overview of our forum discussions for this month: * I'm Just Me Because Month [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/CheckinsandPrompts_1095/TraumaSupportCommunityCheckInforOctober2024ImJustMeBecauseMonth_338157/] * World Mental Health Day [https://www.7cups.com/forum/disabilities/ArticlesResourcesConditionSpecificInformation_458/WorldMentalHealthDay_338207/] * How can I manage changes and life transitions? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CopingToolsResourcesforRelationships_1161/RelationshipSupportDiscussionWaystoManageChangesandLifeTransitionsTogether_338525/] * POTS World Day [https://www.7cups.com/forum/disabilities/ArticlesResourcesConditionSpecificInformation_458/POTSWorldDayPosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome_339066/] * Inclusive Trick or Treating [https://www.7cups.com/forum/disabilities/CommunitySpace_227/InclusiveTrickorTreating_339078/] * Parenting Teenagers [https://www.7cups.com/forum/parenting/Parenting_2568/ParentingTeenagers_339581/] Looking to help us with forum engagement? Join our forum team by clicking here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunitiesHelpWanted_2306/Soyouwanttobeaforumleader_334833/]. Here is our leaderboard for our monthly engagement challenge (with the number of needs reply posts answered): @Sunisshiningandsoareyou 204 @GentleHealingInitiative 101 @Phoenixthepoised 19 @Optimisticempath 17 You can find out more about this engagement initiative here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Introducingournewandimprovedforumengagementchallenge_335791/] (including the link to participate). Are you wanting to get involved with this initiative for the month of November? Let us know about it by replying down below this forum spotlight! Please join me in congratulating our fantastic forum engagers down below! 🔗 Links * Do you want to join our taglist so you are notified of the next spotlight? Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/ProjectsEvents_2399/ForumEventsAutomatedTaglist_316255/]! * Do you have a thread which you've recently posted that you feel could be highlighted in our next monthly spotlight? Or perhaps you've noticed another thread which you think could be featured in our spotlight? Let us know about it here [https://forms.gle/wGWYW4izzS2Ukrrq6]!
Introducing our new and improved forum engagement challenge!
by tommy
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Forum Engagement Challenge We are devoted to providing a supportive and inclusive space for all to interact and explore. As part of this mission, we need to evolve and increase awareness to help ensure every user gets what they deserve: a reply to their post. When a user doesn't get responded to in an adequate timeframe, it can leave them feeling disengaged and disappointed. Our forum engagement challenge is a monthly initiative to help ensure every user gets a response as soon as possible.  What is the Forum Engagement challenge? The Forum Engagement Challenge is a monthly campaign where we encourage all members, including Admins, Ambassadors, leaders, and everyone in between, to actively participate in forum discussions. The goal is simple: make 7 meaningful replies within the designated period. By responding promptly to posts, whether it's welcoming new members or contributing to ongoing discussions, we can create a sense of belonging and connection that enriches our community experience. Why Participate? 1. Build Community: Engage with fellow community members to strengthen our community bonds. 2. Support: Show your support by responding to posts promptly and offering assistance where needed. How do I participate? 1. Reply to this thread to confirm your participation. We should all aim to reply to at least 7 different needs reply posts within the month, but the more the merrier! 2. Find your way to the Needs Reply Queue [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/ForumGuides_2597/HowcanIviewtheneedsreplyqueue_334779/].  3. Decide on a thread which you'd like to reply to. Consider picking one at the top of the list as these users have been waiting the longest.  4. Once you're ready, post a meaningful reply. Ensure you consider their original post and offer opportunities for further discussion. 5. Complete the form [https://forms.gle/ogwZXSg7rF72mcSW8] with a link to the thread you responded to. What do I get for participating? First of all, you get the satisfaction of supporting others. This is a reward which cannot be matched. As a thank you, we'll also award you 25 cheers for each needs reply post you respond to and will include you in our monthly leaderboard. Our monthly forum engagement leaderboard will be posted as part of our forum spotlight [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/August2024ForumDiscussionSpotlight_335746/].  So, are you ready to get involved with this initiative during the month of September? If so, comment below to confirm your participation!  ------------------------- CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM TO LOG YOUR NEEDS REPLY POSTS [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqL5FIEL3itrR794x6m4FuJT2tf9FhQ59GgBPf4GyCTtei2g/viewform] -------------------------
Taking Care of Each Other - Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups
by Hope
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Hi everyone! This is a forum post linked to the path 'Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups' [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/preventing-burnout-at-7-cups/] What have you done today/recently to prevent burnout in a fellow community user? This can look like: • Encouraging self-care • Reminding someone of the importance of boundaries • Covering for someone so they can take a self-care break
Listeners - Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself Here!
by Hope
Last post
 6 minutes ago
...See more Welcome to everyone who's joined our lovely community! This post is outdated and no longer in use. Be sure to introduce yourself in our new official welcome thread for all users! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] - This post is dedicated to welcoming Listeners. Members can introduce themselves here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/Welcome_27/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/MembersWelcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfHere_227534/] Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. Welcome to 7 Cups! We are so excited to have you with us!! Please tell us what brought you here and what you would like to offer support on? You are not alone! We are here with you every step of the journey! Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/] edited by ASilentObserver as of Feb 17, 2021
Members - Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself Here!
by Hope
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Welcome to everyone who's joined our lovely community! This post is outdated and no longer in use. Be sure to introduce yourself in our new official welcome thread for all users! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] - This post is dedicated to welcoming members. If you are a listener, please show support to the members who post here! Listeners can introduce themselves here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/NewbieHub_27/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfHere_225605/] Hi there! We are so excited you joined 7 Cups! Allow us to welcome you by posting in this thread! Please tell us why you are here and what topic are you seeking support for? How can we best support you? Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/] ------------------------- Practice compassion and empathy for yourself and others. Also, on successful completion, get a chance to earn a shiny badge known as "Compassion Hero". Open Here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEXP6lopKu4ZJAtmctmwk0vq9Fp7T892gWJteqmQoIJa_Dg/viewform] edited by ASilentObserver as of Feb 17, 2021
Review 7 Cups app and earn the iGrow badge!
by Heather
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Hi everyone, When people look for help on the Web, they normally search for things like "I need someone to talk to" or "depression chat" in Google. Google then points them to 7 cups and we are able to help them. The Apple app store or Google Play store, unfortunately, does not do the same. It has a search box, but it is harder for people to find us there. One way we can help them find us and get help on 7 Cups is by providing a steady stream of reviews in the Google play store and Apple app store. In short, helping people through the app store is considerably harder than helping people on Google. How can we make it easier for people to find us? The more reviews we add each week, the easier it is for people to find us. Towards that end, we've created a new badge for anyone that provides a review in the Google play store or Apple app store. It is called iGrow. How do you get the badge? Simply leave us a review on either Google play or App store (depending upon whether you have an android or apple device) and then post here in this thread and we'll award the badge to you. Here are links to the app store: U.S.: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/7-cups-tea-free-emotional/id921814681 UK: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/7-cups-tea-free-emotional/id921814681 And for people in other locations, you can find your country abbreviation here: http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/ [/www.apple.com/choose-your-country/] Here is the link to google play store: All: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sevencupsoftea.app Thank you! ﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎ Follow 7 Cups on social media Instagram - @7Cups [https://www.instagram.com/7cups/] ​| Twitter - @7Cups [https://twitter.com/7cups] & @7CupsTeen [https://twitter.com/7CupsTeen] | Facebook - 7CupsOfTea [https://www.facebook.com/7CupsOfTea/] | Youtube - 7 Cups of Tea [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsco2bYgzQzUsLnaO899Qg] ﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎ Updated on May 29, 2020 by Hope
Improving the Browse Listeners (personal request) experience
by KrinkTheMellowUnicorn
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Lately, it has become clear to me that the experience trying to find and chat with a specific listener (as opposed to making a general request for the next available listener with the "Connect Now" button), via the "Browse Listener" flow, currently leaves much to be desired. There seem to be bugs that are increasing the risk of people getting ignored or left hanging, and some listeners also have trouble managing their availability. I've heard that sorting by available listener does not (always?) work, that it would be nice to have people from your country or language sorted to the top by default, that the filtered search can be slow, and other things. So, i thought I'd start a conversation here as I study these flows and mechanisms and try to work out the best ways to improve them in the near future. Please share anything you are experiencing now or have noticed that makes browsing listeners and connecting with someone you requested specifically fail or not work as well as it should. (Feel free to suggest solutions as well but you don't need to have an idea for how to fix a problem to tell me about the problem, and if you do propose a solution please be aware that we may recognize the problem and decide to solve it in another way, or as part of a more holistic improvement.) Have at it! (and thanks! I couldn't do my job without your help!)
Petition to bring back the old forum set up
by mytwistedsoul
Last post
 November 14th
...See more Hello 7Cups community! This is a petition to try and get the old forum set up brought back. I understand that change can be good and it can lead us to bigger and better things. This latest forum update has caused some unhappy people. It's harder to follow threads and reply to them. On games where there is no reply button using the comment button will often take you back in years and your post gets lost in time travel. It's very confusing! I say there must be a better way! A way that can give the forums the updates they need but keep the features that the people who use forums the most enjoy. Maybe by voicing this we can convince those in charge to find a solution that we can all be happy with! The worst that can happen is they say no but it's worth a try! So feel free to add a yes on this post. With some luck they'll take us seriously and with alittle more luck this won't get me in trouble! I'm sorry if I tagged you and you'd rather not get involved. Feel free to tag your friends! Tagging- @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @emotionalTalker2260 @Angelx28 @jennysunrise8 @sunshinegiraffe123 @placidAvocado2692 @AffyAvo
Review the 7 Cups App and Earn a Badge!
by Heather
Last post
 November 1st
...See more Hi everyone, You can find our app here [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sevencupsoftea.app] for Android and Here for App store. [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/7-cups-anxiety-stress-chat/id921814681]. If you search for "7 Cups" in the Google Play Store or App store you can also find it! Please report bugs or other problems here [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new]. We'll address the issues quickly to keep improving it. Finally, if you review the app in the google play store OR App store (ratings and text-based review), then please post here and we'll award you 'Listen on the go' badge. Reviews are important because they help us reach more people. The more reviews we get the higher we climb for keywords that people search for when looking for help. Please help us in reaching more people by leaving us a review! We appreciate you Thanks everyone :) ﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎ Follow 7 Cups on social media Instagram - @7Cups [https://www.instagram.com/7cups/] ​| Twitter - @7Cups [https://twitter.com/7cups] & @7CupsTeen [https://twitter.com/7CupsTeen] | Facebook - 7CupsOfTea [https://www.facebook.com/7CupsOfTea/] | Youtube - 7 Cups of Tea [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsco2bYgzQzUsLnaO899Qg] ﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎ updated on May 29, 2020 by Hope
Grief and Loss
by resourcefulPond1641
Last post
 September 13th
...See more As someone who was struggling with both intense grief and loss; after I came back to this site after a break, it took me a long time before I realized those things were still supported here; but they were now under General Support. I think that feels inappropriate; and I never would have thought to look there, because it seems to me likely to be a very different type of person and issue that would cause someone to look into general support, rather than someone looking for specific help to due to going through intense grief over the traumatic death of someone close to them as I was. I understand that that area wasn't actually being used that much; but somehow having it under the area of General Support seems even worse, because it feels so dismissive to me, as if it's not a serious enough this to be allowed it's own area. Or even to be mentioned in the title would have made it at least easier to find (e.g. General Support + Grief and Loss). I'm not sure how to solve this exactly, but I think this is something that needs to be addressed. If it was easier to find / signposted better maybe more people could actually find support there? Or maybe it would be better to let it have it's own area, even if it wasn't used as much. Because it's such an important topic. Intrested if anyone else has any thoughts about this?
7 CUPS COMPASSION COURSE
by Laura
Last post
 July 25th
...See more To all the members out there, I have created this compassion course [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEXP6lopKu4ZJAtmctmwk0vq9Fp7T892gWJteqmQoIJa_Dg/viewform] for you!Ã *This course is for members only, not for listeners* Here are some important resources for you to view: Three Components of Self-Compassion [http://bit.ly/1wqEyUg] (Video) 8 Ways to Show Compassion Everyday [http://bit.ly/1t9iePk] And Another 10 Ways to Show Compassion [http://bit.ly/1FMx7w1] This course is for you if: - You want to learn more about how we think about compassion here at 7 Cups - You LOVE the group support chat rooms and want to continue to grow and thrive in that environment - You believe in the mission of 7 Cups and want to learn more about how you can show compassion in your experiences here Wed like all those who complete this course to learn: - The basics of giving and showing compassion - Learn how to get the most out of their experiences in the group support chat room - Learn how to build connection with fellow 7 Cups members - Be a loving, kind, awesome person, who supports the community We want you to walk away from this compassion experience, feeling well equipped to be a loving group support chat room participant. Sending you all hugs! Please give feedback and ideas in this thread! Note: All responses are read by community managers ------------------------- Edit by ASilentObserver on 04/06/2022
iPhone
by KrinkTheMellowUnicorn
Last post
 October 3rd, 2023
...See more Hey, I started an Android thread [/forum/Welcome_27/KrinksStudio_542/Android_32152/] the other day as we started testing the new Android app but I also should have started this thread because the innards of some tabs of the new app went live over the weekend and changed the iPhone app and also broke some things etc., and I owed y'all a heads up, so sorry about that! We hope to publish the Android update today and then fix a few things on the iPhone side and submit the app for its review in the App Store. I will post updates here and say more about what to expect from the initial (2.0) update and how we plan to keep improving the app from now on.
Common Mobile App Problems
by IndigoRoses
Last post
 September 20th, 2023
...See more If anyone has any other app-related issues that they've been dealing with frequently, please post below! Here are mine: 1. If I scroll up on a group support chat to reread something and then close the app, if I open it again, the chat will be stuck in the place where I left off and will not automatically scroll to the latest messages. 2. When viewing listener profiles under "Browse Listeners", clicking "Show More" to read more of their profile works for the first few profiles, but then doesn't expand and I cannot read the rest of the information. 3. It's rare that I get notifications on time, I'd say they're generally at least 15 minutes behind (which is a bigger issue when I'm on my listener account). Notifications within 7 Cups don't always work either (i.e. the blue dot indicating a new 1-1 message), which has caused some problems in the past. I know that the app is constantly being improved, and I'd like to thank the developers for making huge changes already. I just wanted to acknowledge what's been going on and bring it to the attention of people who may be able to help, instead of using "Ugh, sorry, I'm on mobile." as an excuse. Thank you! :D
Path
by blackskysilverdust
Last post
 August 16th, 2023
...See more Hi guys im new here. Does the "path" i choose on this site matter or is it the same for whatever path? I kind of panicked and chose one not really right for me. I want to change it but somehow i can't find a way to reverse it. Thank you.
Upvotes Needed: 7 Cups Startup Support On Product Hunt!
by Laura
Last post
 August 10th, 2023
...See more We are excited to announce a new section of our member & listener community:  http://www.7cups.com/startups As many of your know, 7 Cups of Tea is a startup! Not sure what it means to be a startup? Learn more about what it means to be a startup here! [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startup_company] Currently, we are featured on Product Hunt! And we need your help up voting us!  ------->  What is Product Hunt?  Product Hunt is an online community that caters to the tech product fanatics. -------> How can you help!?  1) Upvote us, by going to the product hunt homepage  [http://www.producthunt.com/]finding the post entitled:  "Startup Support System"  If we make it to the top 5, Product Hunt will feature us in their newsletter for the day! After you have up voted, let us know by posting in this thread! We will make sure to give you the PH Upvote badge! 2) Share this Medium Article [https://medium.com/@eriktorenberg_/startup-founders-let-s-talk-about-depression-3e665dbd747d] by, Erik Torenberg (one of the founders of Product Hunt).  Today he published an article entitled: "Startups: Let’s Talk About Depression" [https://medium.com/@eriktorenberg_/startup-founders-let-s-talk-about-depression-3e665dbd747d] You can easily share this article on your twitter or facebook page! (social soldiers team, this is perfect you all )  3) Help us support those who need Startup Support by going through this new guide: http://www.7cups.com/startup-support/ Learn more about what it means to support someone who works at a startup! We all can help!   Why did we create this page?  Startups are incredibly challenging. People involved in startups often feel alone, stressed, anxious and depressed. The larger culture can message that startups are easy. Founders can feel pressure to always signal that they are “crushing it.” Unfortunately, these factors make it harder for people to be honest about the challenges integral to startups. They also make it much harder for people to get the support they need. Successful startups have great people, a great product and a lot of luck. We know these things. What is less well known, is that successful startups often also get a lot of support. They are honest about their struggles and they learn to lean on others to help them succeed. The 7 Cups Startup Support System is designed to help companies grow by creating a safe place where people can be honest about their struggles and the support they need to overcome these challenges.    What does this mean for our community?  7Cupsoftea.com/Startups is the first step towards building more specific areas of our website where you all can find more connection & community around topics, troubles and ideas that are most important to you. You can imagine similar 7cups subcommunities like /nurses, /policeofficers, /relationships...etc. We need your help today in getting the word out about 7 Cups/startup so that we can continue to grow our space into something wonderful, unique and niche.  This is one of many unique opportunities to show ourselves off to the world!    Once you have up voted the product hunt post, let us know in here & we will give you the PH Upvote badge!    

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