7cups Therapy Subcom Resource Links Page - Updated 1-14-2022

We get many requests for resources here at 7cups. To help people have easy access to these resources here is a list of resources available at this time. This page will be updated as more resources become available. I hope you find the kind of support you are looking for. These may give you some options to consider.

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Text Based Chat With A Live Person

If you are looking for online therapy at 7cups, there is a paid option. More info here https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1

To fine out what happens in Online Therapy at 7 Cups, click here.

For free options: You can browse for a listener. https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ When you are contacted by a trained listener, you will have the opportunity to share about any topic within community guidelines and within the scope of the listeners preferences and expertise. Chat is confidential and private and happens in the message area of your 1-1 personal message page.

Sharing Circle is listed as one of the Group Support rooms https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php In this room each person can request to be put in the queue for a turn at sharing their situation they want to discuss. Each person has up to 5 minutes. These sessions are moderated to insure a supportive environment.

Discussions and Group Support sessions on topics of concern to many people of all ages 18 and over
https://www.7cups.com/forum/50OverCommunity_193/TeamToolsandTeamUpdates_1705/50plusDiscussionsScheduleandTopics_207920/ These discussions are a place for safe and supportive sharing and learning for anyone 18 and older. There are 1 or more hosts that present a topic issue for discussion about methods of coping with various challenges people may face. These sessions are moderated to insure a supportive environment. For teens and adults, you can also check the Community Calendar for discussions for people and special events.

Self Help Resources

There are free self help guides https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php that offer insightful info and options for coping with many of the challenges people face.

Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective means of coping with challenging situations in our lives in the short term and in the long term can effect lasting changes in our outlook on life. The Mindfulness Video Resource Library contains many short videos by experts and peers in the field of mindfulness using the Youtube website. No registration required to view. https://www.7cups.com/forum/MindfulnessSupportCommunity_106/ResourceLibrary_1062/

Life Style Changes

Many people are finding that they can make their situations more manageable by changes in their lives by creating new habits and abandoning old ones. If you want to try lifestyle changes in addition to seeking professional help, you might consider exercise, mindfulness, eating healthy moderate protein and low-carb diet, getting fresh air and either online or in real life social contact.

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