Group Support Chatrooms: Discussion Banner Access!
This is to be informed that the privileges to set the discussion banner is updated. If you have one or more of these roles, you probably notice the discussion banner in the group chatrooms. The new additions whom privilege granted are:
- Sharing Circle Committed Host
- Room Supporter
- Discussion Leader
- Chat Support
All roles who can access this feature are:
- Sharing Circle Committed Host
- Room Supporter
- Discussion Leader
- Peer Support
- Group Mod
- Chatroom Mentor
- Teen Star
- Teen Chatroom Mentor
- Support Session Leader
- Chat Support
You would see a banner like this at the top of the chatroom:
To set a discussion banner, you would need to click to the "Start Discussion" button and it will open a pop-up window like this:
- In the first field, you need to type the topic of the discussion you be hosting. "How to cope up with the anxiety", for example.
- In the second field, if you are only one host, then you do not need to fill it. But, if you have a co-host for the session, then write their username in the box "Co-Leader"
- And in the third field, you can select the time period of the session be running. There are 4 options: 15, 30, 45 & 60 minutes. Pick the one that is the right time for your session.
- Sessions of 15 & 30 minutes are known as Pop-Up Discussions
- Sessions of 45 & 60 minutes counted as support sessions or guided discussions.
Important Note: Use the banner only when you are leading a session. Else please not set it or misuse the feature. Misusing it will have consequences as per the Behavioral Rating System!
If you have any questions, please add your thoughts in the comments! Thank you!
@ASilentObserver
saw it in use in TL and found it very supportive for those entering the room for support . Great initiative 
