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🐻 Welcome to the Woods 🏕️
Number of ratings19 Number of reviews15 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceMay 11, 2017 Last activein last week GenderMale PathStep 140 People helped43 Chats471 Group support chats66 Listener group chats116 Forum posts92 Forum upvotes110
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Bear's Availability ⌚

June 15th Onward: I'm prioritizing college, work and in-person volunteering at parks, unsure of my availability. Should I be available, expect us to talk for around 1 to 1.5 hours. Otherwise, expect a response from me within the same week and willingness to schedule a time that works for the both of us. I'm making an effort to be available on Sundays (EST) or rather what I hope to make them - Service Sundays

  • Green circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am available to welcome new member chats and to follow up anyone who I have already spoken with. 
  • Orange circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I'm occupied giving my undivided attention to someone in a member chat or am focusing on other tasks. I may not be able to have 1-1 chats at that time. Messages from new members are welcome.
  • Red circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am unavailable to have member chats. I am open to coordinating dates and times for conversations. Messages from new members are welcome.

Please refer to my "Categories" section for a list of topics I'm available to discuss with members as well as ones that I'm personally familiar with. 

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Resources for Members 📨

7 Cups's Listeners: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ 

Self Help Guides: https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php

Crisis Resources: https://www.7cups.com/crisis/ | https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026242213-Non-Crisis-Suicidal-Thoughts

7 Cups Community Forums: https://www.7cups.com/community/ 

Experts' Articles: https://www.7cups.com/experts/  

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A Bear's Day in the Life 🍯

Country of Origin: United States 

Age: 26 

Pronouns: He/Him

Occupation: Third-Year undergraduate student STEM major | Park Maintenance Worker

Hobbies & Interests: Volunteering at parks, Playing video games, Hiking & Spending time with family

Fun Fact: Not actually a bear

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Bear's Personal Statement 📄

My goal is to pay it forward: There's a positive cycle and relationship between listeners and members where both benefit from supportive conversations. Members rely on support from listeners to overcome challenges and listeners rely on members to develop a greater sense of self worth. Whether you're reaching out for support or you're providing support to someone else, both you and the other person end up winning! By pledging to pay it forward and remembering how much I appreciate what I've gotten from 7 Cups, I hope to inspire others to pay it forward as well and to continue the positive cycle. My goal is to be a supportive pillar for members through formal conversations or through casual conversations. Formal conversations prioritize emotional support and active listening. Casual conversations welcome lighthearted chats about everyday interests and ideas. I also aspire to take on leadership roles such as Quality Mentor to support my fellow listeners too. To develop as a listener, I've undergone verification, graduated from the Quality Listening Program and completed the internship program on 7 Cups.

Listening to you, 

Bear 🐻

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What new activities have you all been meaning to start?
Hobby Zone / by BearListens
Last post
 January 22nd
...See more I told myself that after the last semester, I would not only build something of a routine but would also build a routine that consists of hobbies. Volunteering again as a listener on 7 Cups is one hobby I started again, but I'd like to try something else as well. I'm considering running as well or at the very least walking haha. I'd like at least one more activity to try out and establish as a part of my routine. Building this routine and building habits is something I've struggled with in the past, so I'm wondering how I can improve on that. On the subject of improvement, does anyone have any new year's resolutions that concern hobbies? I'd love to hear :)
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Good listener he’s supporting me with words
Bear has been one of the best listeners I’ve spoken with. He’s attentive, patient, and personable. I felt like I was talking with my best friend rather than a stranger! I left this conversation feeling inspired and hopeful : ) Thank you for all you do, Bear!
Wonderful listener! Very attentive, understanding and supportive.
Amazing amazing listener! I have been here for such a long time and by far the best listener i came across! Has helped me a-lot into reaching a good solution to what i cam in here for! Would definitely reach out to this listener many more times !
Amazing most amazing supr duper amazing fantastically amazing spectacularly amazing 💜
Amazing listener. Empathetic and would highly recommend.
Such a nice and a warm listener.
He was really caring and understanding . He listened to me with so much care and kindness. Made me feel comfortable and heard throughout
He’s genuinely the best listener I’ve talked to on here. Thank you so much- Lily
Really really engaging, attentive, helpful and so much kind just the best ❤️
Listener was engaging and attentive, I felt like they truly listened without judging. They even provided helpful questions to guide me through the conversation.
Very nice and understanding
best listener i've ever spoken to. can't thank you enough
Excellent and passionate listener and genuine helper
gave good advice
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