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Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
Last post
 40 minutes ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. — Afterward, be sure to check out our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting out: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTMvBFOgWICNHLlfNvzeQf2vkF3PPRn_jQUxJxjASOk/] We've got vibrant group chats too! The Sharing Circle is open 24/7 for adult users! Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] so we can get to know you better!
Re-Introducing Member Compassion Course
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well. This post is about - 7 Cups Compassion Course [https://www.7cups.com/forum/KitchenTable_133/SelfhelplearningwithLaura_743/7CUPSCOMPASSIONCOURSE_6809/1/] which was created by Laura. The course is for members only. Not for listeners! The goal of this course is to understand and know the basics of practicing compassion and help & support our members to have a compassionate experience in the group support chat rooms. This course allows you to foster healthy conversations and connections as well as be a compassionate, loving, supportive, and amazing member of the chat rooms and the community. Who can participate? Any member can take this quiz. Even if you are an experienced member, then also welcome to take part in it. Because we are all learning and practicing compassion. How can a member participate? * Once you have completed the course, please let us know in the comments of this post. * Also, tag any 3 members you know to invite them to take the quiz as well. * Your responses to the course will be graded and if you successfully passed it, you will receive, “Compassion Hero” badge. * If you didn’t pass, that’s okay. Feedback will be shared and then you can retake the course. Please remember that this course is designed to help you practice compassion and empathy for yourself and others. Because it is kindness that makes any place a better place to live in. Also, it will make you feel more comfortable, and well equipped to participate and be a wonderful participant in the group support chat rooms and forums. If you have any feedback to improve the course or any other ideas, please let us know in the comments of this thread. On that note, I invite you to take the compassion course here: https://tinyurl.com/4us8x8ue A big thank you to @vivelespatates for single-handedly managing this initiative for all these years! ------------------------- Edit: by ASilentObserver on 04/06/2022
Calling All Verified Listeners: Help Wanted on the 7 Cups Welcome Committee!
by Heather225
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more The hardest part of the journey is sometimes the beginning, and this is especially true of our newbies. We as a community have the power and ability to ensure they get properly oriented and supported so that their journey is smooth. I have been actively contacting newbies over the past couple of months and the results have been inspiring. Roughly 80% of those I sent a personal message responded to me and very appreciatively! That's a really big deal because those people have a much higher chance of being retained (retained = staying on 7 Cups). But I need help! So it's with great excitement, that I announce the revamped relaunch of the Welcome Committee! Through this initiative, we can meet our newcomers at the start with a friendly welcome (think hospitality, a greeter, etc.). We will also provide guidance and resources they need to navigate their first steps. The tasks are simple. PMing brand new members off a list, saying hi, giving resources, answering their questions and sending follow-up PMs to make sure their transition is complete. There's a few requirements just to be sure Welcomers are familiar with the basics of our platform. Requirements: ✔ You must be a Verified Listener (find out how to get verified here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] ✔ 25+ chats ✔ No behavior reports (BPS) within 3 months ✔ Maintenance criteria: 2-3 hours a month to dedicate to this project ✔ Adaptability to changes! This is a new team so we're still figuring things out and like to try new things. ✔ Note: The team uses a google spreadsheet to copy/paste names and log PMs so you'll need access to a computer/laptop device. We apologize for the inconvenience! The monthly quota is 80 messages sent if you're an adult, and 40 sent if you're a teen. This includes both your first welcome PMs and your follow-up PMs. This may sound like a lot initially but it's easier than it sounds once you get into the swing of messaging. You can make a huge difference in our community's growth by joining us. I look forward to building this team with you! >>> Apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdye3w6JNdBiU4gNfilMGSxEfnqXXsQb-lR_xTvJmGD3GHKiA/viewform] <<<
Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
Last post
 40 minutes ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. — Afterward, be sure to check out our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting out: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTMvBFOgWICNHLlfNvzeQf2vkF3PPRn_jQUxJxjASOk/] We've got vibrant group chats too! The Sharing Circle is open 24/7 for adult users! Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] so we can get to know you better!
Hi people!
by PsychPrashansa13
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more Hi guys! How are you doing? I hope everyone is fine!  Share one good and one bad thing that happened lately. Let's support each other.  Lots of love!
Ugly
by BeKind1989
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Why i look so ugly 😭
LGBT+
by OliviaMillerr
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Hi im gay. Nice to meet ya all
Hello
by june213
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Hi. I'm June. I'm a 15 year old South Korean student. I don't think I'm okay anymore. I joined 7cups because I was too scared to reach out to people in the real world. I really don't want to put a burden on people who are close to me.
Breakup
by Stella1994
Last post
 November 12th
...See more He doesn’t love me.
Hello!
by toughClementine9467
Last post
 November 6th
...See more Hai, My name is Vanessa! I plan on using 7 cups frequently. I need to find ways to help myself without having to take medicine or pay for therapy which isnt helpful in the moment. If you have any ideas i can try im open to trying new things to manage depression and high stress levels/mental breakdowns. I am making a self care bag with art supplies like coloring pages, and figets and a sketchbook. Plus a few nessesities. I will be moving out soon, I am trying to. Money is a big problem. Any suggestions for that let me know!
New beginnings
by selfconfidentOrange2996
Last post
 November 5th
...See more Hey everyone! I just found this resource a couple of days ago. I’ve never been to therapy, never sought help in any way outside of confiding in select people. I’m trying to change it, but that change is harder than I thought. I have a chronic illness. I’m young but it’s impacting my life so much so that I just got fired from my job. Our family is struggling financially, everything is unstable. On top of that, I have undiagnosed issues relating to severe childhood trauma, relationship abuse, and so much more. My family convinced me that I was just fine and that it was all in my head. I have such deep rooted and damaged trust in people. My husband and everyone around me struggles to understand my mental struggles, understand that my chronic illness is real and that I’m in pain that is internal. You can look at me and I look like your average young woman, but I am in chronic pain and fatigue. I’m hoping to find myself again, to get the help I need, because I had been naive for too long believing that I could only get help from friends and family, when they’ve taken advantage of my giving nature, taking everything that I have and getting angry when there is none left. 
New Listener, What brought you here?
by LedByUniverse
Last post
 November 3rd
...See more Namaste, New Listener! I joined here 9 years ago. I have been assisting on and off, based on my self-care and growth cycles. I have learned to remember and ground myself because seeing someone in distress or need, could make me to want me do more than I can (or are allowed on this platform). Allowing any feeling of helplessness if it arise instead of contracting myself, helps. The feelings of distress dissipate. When I joined here, I was going through some of the life's downs, and found that some times, helping another helps me experience the strength I hold in myself. What about you New Listener? What has brought you here? ------------------------- For non-urgent talk, you (new/old listener) could leave me a message and I could listen to you depending on my availability. Look after yourself, newbie!
Congratulations to our October Welcome Committee Team Member Milestones!
by Heather225
Last post
 October 29th
...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 beginning of their journey with us! Thanks to them, we have reached a whopping 14400+ 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/] that we award on a monthly basis. And here they are (🥁!!!) Our Grasshoppers for breaking 100+ welcomes are: @Kieran000 @Jujubears @Phoenixthepoised @fruityHoliday63 Our Guardians for welcoming over 500 (!!!) members are: @innateJoy9602 @KindleMissie Please join me in congratulating these outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in our newcomer culture! - Are you a listener interested in helping us reach more newbies? Consider applying for the team! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/AnnouncingtheNewandImproved7CupsWelcomeCommitteeHelpWanted_332406/]
I feel like I don't exist. No one ever gave me any credit for anything
by helloCranberry5684
Last post
 October 27th
...See more Please tell me I exist
I am struggling with anxiety
by unassumingOwl4259
Last post
 October 24th
...See more Hello everyone.  Here because I'm badly struggling with anxiety, automatic negative thoughts and catastrophizing. I have so much stress in my life.  I'm panicking because I have two boys with severe autism who will likely need me to provide for them both for the rest of their lives.  We are struggling financially. My credit rating is taking a hit.  The good news is things may improve soon. My credit rating is freaking me out because in about three years I will need to refinance my mortgage if we are to stay in our house.  If we can't refinance we have to sell. That means we lose the house I was counting to take care of my boys when I am gone.  I also fear it will wreck my marriage. Things *should* improve soon, but if they don't I am so worried about dying and leaving my boys, who by then will be old, all alone and no way to take care of them. I have these freakouts, about one thing or another, every month or so. Is there any relief?

Newbie Hub

Welcome to the Newbie Hub! This is a space for newbies to learn, ask and get involved in the community. A safe and inclusive space to help settle you in on your new 7 Cups journey. You can check out our introduction video here!


What are the different forum topics for the Newbie Hub?

7 Cups of Tea Mission & Core Values: Find information about our mission here!

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Community Guidelines and Protocol: Want to review our guidelines and protocols? View them here!

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Our Vision for a Better World: Review our vision here.

Questions & Information about using 7 Cups: Got a question? We have an answer!

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Welcome & Introductions to 7 Cups!: Introduce yourself as a new 7 Cups user here!


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Members Introduction Thread: Members, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Listeners Introduction Thread: Listeners, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Member Welcome Pack: Members, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!

Listener Welcome Pack: Listeners, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!


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A: Yes! You can find a list of the chat rooms here.


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