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Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
Number of ratings38 Number of reviews35 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceJun 11, 2018 Last activein last week GenderNon-Binary PathStep 213 People helped121 Chats627 Group support chats702 Listener group chats429 Forum posts5,435 Forum upvotes25,217
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❤️💛💚💙💜

My name is Heather (my nickname is H), and I head the 7 Cups Community Management Team (list here). Please drop by my PMs if you have any questions or safety concerns!

Fun fact: I have a bird! His name is Flip: https://imgur.com/a/7CE0WQG

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Congratulations to our November Welcome Committee Team Member Milestones!
Newbie Hub / by Heather225
Last post
 November 15th
...See more Since our launch in mid-July, the Welcome Committee has been at the forefront of 7 Cups, warmly greeting new members and making them feel at home from the very beginning of their journey with us! Thanks to them, we have reached 15000+ (15k!!!!) new members! To recognize their tireless efforts, we've created milestone badges tied to these numbers [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/WelcomeCommitteeTeamBadgesAreHere_335069/]!  Please join me in appreciating our third round of leveled-up greeters! Our Grasshoppers for breaking 100+ welcomes are... @Positiveak @healingsoul4892 & @Calling123 In roll our Guardians for welcoming over 500 (!!!) members: @SoulfulYash @kenzolena & @fruityPond7887 And I am super delighted to announce our ambitious Gladiators who have reached 1000+ members: @KatePersephone & @innateJoy9602 🏆 Thank you so much for taking such good care of our newbie community! Can't wait to see you hit your next milestones!! 🚀
Join Our "Caught You Kind" Recognition Campaign!
Community Projects & Events / by Heather225
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Our caring community is at work each day supporting and uplifting each other through various acts of compassion. Listeners, leaders, and members alike - it could be anyone contributing positively, demonstrating our values, and making a difference through little acts. Have you witnessed someone taking time to help talk someone down in a room, or noticed someone answering questions in the forums? Someone may have sent you a personalized message when you needed it.  These moments of going above and beyond should be captured when they’re seen. In honor of World Kindness Day (November 13) and the entire month of Cupsgiving, I’d like to challenge you all to note them and share them here! Tag the person, “catching them” in the act of kindness, and with every tag let’s pay it forward, one good deed at a time. This campaign will run through the end of the year so let's make this thread a beautiful thriving representation of our community's giving spirit! - Other initiatives you can take part in right now! 💗 Peer Appreciation Program [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsCXyPYjQ4dsfLMh2ZzXC4of1lEutJsSasbkzc6JLDq7b8ow/viewform] - write a message that will be turned into a special note and posted in our big beautiful official thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/AppreciationProgram_2310/PeerAppreciationProgram_262230/]!! 💗 Our 2024 Cupsgiving events masterpost (HERE) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/NovemberisCupsgivingMonthMasterPost_339577/]
What's your "quote" right now?
Icebreakers and Games / by Heather225
Last post
 November 23rd
...See more What quote are you feeling right now? Quote can be a lyric, a poem, a line from a book... anything that's your motto right now, or might express what you're going through or inspire you! This is what's resonating with me lately. Share yours! Be sure to reply to & upvote your faves!
Are You New to 7 Cups? Ask Anything Here!
Newbie Hub / by Heather225
Last post
 November 18th
...See more Welcome to the 7Cups community! We're so glad you joined us and are here to support you on your journey. Do you have questions about the platform? Here's the place to ask! e.g. Where are the Community Guidelines? Where are the group support rooms? What are 7 Cups leaders? Is there a forum on (xyz) topic? You will receive a tag with a reply! Here's where notifications live: Desktop: App: Be sure to also introduce yourself in our official welcome thread (linked here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/?post=3584850]!
Listener Classifieds (November 2024) Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
General Support / by Heather225
Last post
 November 20th
...See more This space is for Listeners who are currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): Are you an adult, teen or ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: Languages you speak: Topics you'll support: Topics you don’t support: Lived experience: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable:
Teen Exclusive Music Initiative: Build a Playlist!
Community Projects & Events / by Heather225
Last post
 November 9th
...See more Teen community! If you don't recall, or have never heard of it, we have a 7 Cups mixtape [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/CommunityPlaylistThe7CupsMixtape_313555/], an ongoing collaborative initiative that brings our community together through music, reflecting our diverse tastes and shared values. A lot of you asked for a teen playlist you can build, and we'd be happy to give you the opportunity. Using this form, you can submit [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEB58i4yji_CPFZfRnkBT6fd5DBB0-UUStSz9K5k0sthrwMA/viewform] songs for us to review and weave them into a soundtrack for you to enjoy. Note: Just be sure you check each song against the rules in the description! We will only add songs that are appropriate for the whole community. The playlist will be hosted on Spotify! Look forward to its release! For adults/the general community: use this form to contribute to our main mixtape! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv3o5CeP5v3lE_eal8F-0silZtQicvloJMGejQ99ZJLPqzBQ/viewform] - Are you a teen turning 18 within the year, or know someone who is? Feeling overwhelmed about the transition to adulthood? Need a helping hand as you step into your next chapter? Transition Support is here for you! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfed4W09cnD4vPH09z7GRdrs64Jlu_qzavj6DHRF9oWGEFT5Q/viewform]
Ambassador Update: Quarter 4 2024!
Site Updates / by Heather225
Last post
 November 12th
...See more Hey everyone! We're excited to announce a little change to our Ambassador Updates. To give us more time to put together really awesome updates that include our quarterly plans and goals, we'll be releasing them on a quarterly basis. We hope this will be something you look forward to! (If the text is not displaying, click here to read it in doc form.) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uHM_WfAcL0FsR5zMXHrB_TjxhBx-cme-BGmR-KkUzo/] DreamTouch and positivePumpkin22 - Leadership Development Program  Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing good. Firstly, a warm welcome to @Arie3, our newest addition to the mentor team. We're excited to have you on board! And a heartfelt congratulations to our October graduates: @Onyx000, @delightfulUnicorn38, @LovelyKittyCat and @radiantUnicorn3506. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! On the LDP course front, we’ve made some updates. First, sharing testimonials is now an option for elective or honors credit. Additionally, the soul-searching book review has been removed as an elective. Thanks to the hard work of the LDP team, our program has been running smoothly. We’ve been able to process/complete all tasks within 3-6 days of submissions. We both have been actively involved in onboarding new trainees and mentors, mentor outreaches, scheduling emails to trainees, badging as well as sending certificates to the graduates and overseeing the overall management of the program.  We look forward to welcoming more trainees in the program and to witness their growth as future leaders! If you’re interested, please apply from here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/LeadershipDevelopmentCourseStartHere_2118/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramBecomealeader_288442/]  If you have any questions or thoughts about the changes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. --------------------------------------------------------- Rebekah - Safety Team Hi, everyone! I hope you’re having a great day. We have some good news from the safety front -- we’re growing! Since our last update, we have welcomed 13 new Safety Patrol members: @Alambo905, @FawkesCare12, @eternalHeart2708, @Yati2, @agentsky1705, @kabir22, @kenzolena, @MoonlitSummer, @Nightskypleasure, @ArtemisStormWolf, @Phoenixthepoised, @HealingWing777, and @Delightfullover2085! Welcome to the safety team, it’s lovely to have you with us 🌞 We’ve also held 7 safety discussions, which we have found to be a really good way to increase safety awareness! As always, we are wanting to expand our team numbers! If you'd like to join the safety team and engage in our many safety initiatives, please check the link here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolOutreachTeamFAQ_285029/]! Thank you for reading 🌞💙 --------------------------------------------------------- Tommy - Communities (forums) Hi everyone! We’ve had a busy few months taking note of your feedback and making meaningful changes to the domain to suit the changing needs of members and listeners alike. We are very grateful for all of your support and we wanted to find a way to show you our appreciation of this. Our new engagement challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Introducingournewandimprovedforumengagementchallenge_335791/] will help not only ensure everyone gets a response to their post, but also recognise the efforts of all who take the time to be there when others need it.  We are currently in need of new forum leaders. If you have some spare time and think you’d be a good fit for the team, please read more about our available opportunities here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunitiesHelpWanted_2306/Soyouwanttobeaforumleader_334833/]. You can also check out our latest discussions (and our most recent engagement challenge leaderboard) here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/September2024ForumSpotlight_337645/].  As always, do not hesitate to reach out with any other feedback or questions you may have. Have a wonderful November :)  --------------------------------------------------------- Suryansh - Group Support & Listener Chatrooms Hello everyone! ✨ I hope you’re all having a fantastic November! Since the last update, we’ve welcomed an amazing 45 new Room Supporters, with 11 joining us in October alone. @Kristynsmama, @daydreammemories, @KaylaBella, @sleepysalem, and @WillingToHelpU have joined us as our newest Chatroom Moderators. Additionally, @Kyoshi, @daydreammemories, @audienta, @kieran000, and @ReganL have stepped up as Global Moderators—congratulations to each of you! A huge thanks to all of you wonderful leaders for keeping our rooms safe and welcoming. We’re delighted to welcome @Ranaeil, @daydreammemories, and @DanCat1128 as our new Chatroom Mentors, along with @Kyoshi, @KatePersephone, @ReganL, @Antonio7Cups, @vivelespatates, and @kieran000 as our latest Group Support Mentors. Heartfelt thanks to each of you for guiding our community and helping create a safe, supportive space for all. A warm welcome to our new Chat Supporters: @WarmLightxo, @Fuechsin, @coolvibes, @WeEarth, @CallumCares421, @daydreammemories, @Listeningsarinn, @Arie3, @kieran000, @izzyy528, @kenzolena, @radiantUnicorn3506, and @incredibleRainbows2036. Your support in mentoring listeners and guiding them through their chats makes such a positive impact! We’re excited to share updates from recent initiatives in Group Support. First, we’re thrilled to relaunch the Group Support Buddy Project 3.0! This project includes a support request form that allows group support leaders to reach out for guidance on any challenges they’re facing. An experienced leader will respond within 24 hours to offer their support. Learn more about this initiative here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportTeam_2152/RelaunchProjectGroupSupportBuddy30_339047/] and bookmark the GSBR form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc9tR-XeP0TpqJ4RsTF1x3WsDEbaseBsu1ZJ3tP5bS6l9bvQ/viewform] to keep it handy! Grief Support Sessions are back as of October 19, led by the dedicated @CaringEzra. Their efforts mean so much to everyone, so please check out the full details here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/grief/General_2528/GriefSupportSessionResumes_338458/]. To keep our group chats lively and welcoming, we’ve made some important updates to the Group Chat structure. The rooms for Relationship Support, LGBTQ Support, and the Listener Community have transitioned to pop-up rooms, and the room rotation schedule has been updated. See the details here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/ChangestoGroupChatStructuretoFosterCommunity_335497/]. We also introduced the Playground Group Chat to support the demand for fun activities and games. If you’re looking to unwind with friendly games and wordplay, check it out! You’ll find the info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/IntroductiontothePlaygroundGroupChat_333337/]—we’d love to see you join for some fun! Here [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_aa1899d41d5d6f11KGCXJHh5P9gVlBDQycVXow] is the link to the Playground Group Chat! Thank you to @Antonio7Cups for putting together the helpful resource, A Guide to Finding a Moderator for a Session. If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/General_2446/Guidetofindingamoderatorforasession_334508/]. We’re also thrilled to celebrate the Sharing Circle sessions! View the October leaderboard here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/MemberSharingCircles_2109/SharingCircleLeaderboard_337680/], and if you’d like to join the Sharing Circle team, please apply here [https://tinyurl.com/yyzf464w]. Feel free to message our lovely SC Team Mentor Leader, @Lou73, with any questions. Lastly, don’t forget our Ask Me Anything space for all things Group Support! You can find it here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/General_2446/GroupSupportAskmeAnything_328253/]. Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication to making 7 Cups a welcoming space for all. --------------------------------------------------------- Soulsings - Teen Transition Mentor - things have been slow since not a lot of teens are applying for transition mentoring Group Support Buddy- the program just started CML Therapy Community - Keep Therapy Community and 7 Cups Online Therapy in focus Discussion Host 50+ --------------------------------------------------------- KristenHR - VL Team Over the past quarter, the Verified Listener team has processed 137 mock chats to bring on many new verified listeners.  We are pleased to welcome @EnigmaticCat24, @radiantUnicorn3506 and @Shannon1996 as verifiers this past quarter.  We started an Ask Me Anything [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/AMAVerifiedListener_336187/] thread in the Listener Learning & Journey community where any listener can ask questions about becoming a verified listener.  It also has many tips on preparing for the mock chat. @Izzyy528 has been working on increasing our connection to teen listeners and working on increasing the number of verified teen listeners we have.  If you aren’t a Verified Listener yet or don’t know what is a Verified Listener, you can learn more about it and apply here: Get Verified on 7Cups! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] --------------------------------------------------------- AnnaSilverberg - Evelyne’s Admin assistant & Quality Initiatives Hay you wonderful people ✨! Winter is here for many of us, I hope that you’re all having a cozy time indoors with a blanket to curl up in and a good book to read, or doing some other kind of self-caring. It’s important that we are mindful of our needs, especially when winter arrives. Here are some updates from our Quality Mentor team! For our Quality Mentor team, we have 2 new Quality Mentors, @Kieran000 @LovelyKittyCat ✨ and 4 new Teen Quality Stars @Izzyy528 @HigherFlyer @radiantUnicorn3506 and @incredibleRainbows2036 and we welcome all them to the team 🪩 In our Quality Mentor/Newbie outreach, which started last summer, our fantastic Quality Mentors have connected with 103 Newbies, offering them resources and if they have been available to do so, their mentorship.  If you’re interested in becoming a Quality Mentor, feel free to message me or simply just fill out the form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_5Tku49HtnxkqYGVpBvz_j3n-jHbYJh305JMMjYQymUATDg/viewform]. - Please give our Ambs a shoutout for all their hard work and service to the community!
What Brought You to 7 Cups?
General Support / by Heather225
Last post
 November 13th
...See more Hello, everyone! Folks come to 7 Cups from all walks of life, and every single person here brings something to the melting pot that is our unique community. I'm curious to know what brought you to 7 Cups? A challenge, a transition, peer support, healing? Something else entirely? Maybe you found us on a whim and signed up out of curiosity: what caught your interest and what made you stay? Feel free to share only what's comfortable for you! I think it would be fun to see what kinds of similarities emerge from your stories!  Remember, you're in a safe space here. Looking forward to reading your stories!
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very helpful and really kind
She's very nice
She's amazing
Happy to talk to
Extremely helpful and very kind and non judgmental thank you
Took the time to listen and was very kind and thoughtful. Thank you H for being there
H is the beary bestest ever! 🐻💜 Thank you for being you, H!
Heather really nice help me when having really hard time in group chats and good listening when having problems
Heather is the best :)
They are really supportive. They care about the community as a whole.
Heather is an absolute star of 7cups! She has inspired so many and myself and is so supportive and caring of others!! Heather is beautiful and amazing ❤️she is thoughtful and caring towards her peers and no doubt she is a wonderful leader!
She answered my question.
So giving of their time. It was nice to see them today on site. I know they have a lot of duties and obligations, they must do, but still they were able to spend some time with members. What an amazing person.
H is thoughtful and insightful, and able to solve things efficiently.
An amazing person. Cares about others feelings, not too many of those left and admits when things do not go according to plain, not too many of those left either. They are amazing and I am so grateful they are in the position of Community Director here at 7cups. So glad Glen and his team brought Heather (H) on board. We are so lucky and blessed to have them here.
Amazing person. Very kind. So helpful and thoughtful.
Sweet person. Has a calmness about them.
Amazing Person. So down to earth. A great friend. An amazing Community Director. Always there when you need them. Hard working. Has a heart of gold. Knows a lot about 7cups. Has a passion for helping others. They are a leader among leaders. A very humble, but a very wise leader. Always, makes time for others. I hope they stay at 7cups, for a long while.
Good support very individually approach
Very helpful and supportive.
wonderfully helpful
She is an understanding person.
She is pretty and fair.
Heather is AWESOME
Awesome Listener and Great Admin and just one outstanding human being !!! Thanks so much H !!
Thank you for taking the time!
very kind and understanding and patient and attentive
Actually cares about each and every person she interacts with
yeah shes great!
Very good listener! I like her very much! She's attentive and care for you. highly recommended
A warm heart... thank you ❤
Really an A+ Listener!
Nerves of steel. I bow to you
Amazing listener :) Very thoughtful and considerate. Helped me a lot in solving my problems.
best there is !
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