7Cups Academy: The Group Support Program
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Hello everyone! As you all might have already heard from Heather about the 7 Cups Academy, we have been hard at work creating its framework, which includes the creation of 3 new tracks (in addition to the Internship and LDP), and we’re excited to present our first course under the 7 Cups Academy.
*Drum rolls*
The Group Leadership and Dynamics Development (GLDD) Program
Goal: Help & Support our members thrive across the community.
Course Description
It focuses on the communication and leadership behavior of individuals within group structures. The theoretical and practical knowledge are used to explore the stages of group development, decision-making techniques, group dynamics, group problem and solving, group leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, norms, and interpersonal dynamics within groups.
The Program further divided into two categories:
For Member Chatroom Track (Available to Members and Listeners)
For Listener Chatroom Track (Listener only)
It is divided into specific tracks to provide track-based training to gain specialization in the focused category.
Course Learning Goals
To deliver key practical information and help to develop skills to operate effectively in a group setup. The course allows you to understand the benefits of support groups, challenges, and problem-solving by applying the knowledge you learn during the training. It focuses on understanding the diversity of the group and what it takes to align all to achieve group goals. It will allow you to understand the behavior of individuals in the group, the role of group facilitators, and what skills would be required to become a group specialist.
Course Outcomes
Gain focused specialization
Gain the skills and knowledge and focused support & guidance
Application of knowledge & experiences (gained through this program) in the real world events & situations
At the successful completion of the track, one will be eligible to become a mentor in the focused track.
Earn the Program Completion Certificate and be the proud alumnus of 7Cups Academy!
Course Syllabus
Introduction to Group Support
Building a Group
Group Development & Therapeutic Factors
Group Leadership
Ethical, Cultural, and Group Management Issues
Diversity Among Members in the Group
Live Training, Exercises
Short Project
Appreciation Corner
Requirements to join the program
Criteria for listeners:-
✩ Zero behavior report in the last three months
✩ Have the following badges:
✩ Loyal Friend,
✩ First Chat,
✩ Open Door, and
✩ Listener Oath
✩ Willing to learn and apply the learning
Criteria for members:-
✩ Have “Chief Chat” badge
✩ Have “Honest Voice” badge
✩ Willing to learn and apply the learning
Program Duration-- 6 - 8 weeks. You choose a duration between
How will I be onboarded?
All onboarding will be done on a weekly basis.
To get accepted please ensure the start date falls on Monday. As the program will get started from Monday.
Ensure to submit an application 3-5 days before the starting date. It will allow the internal team to review and process your application and send the acceptance letter.
What is one thing I need to bring as a trainee?
Curiosity, open-mindedness, resilience, and commitment to learn and apply the learning to gain experience. As it is a group dynamics course, it would require lots of effort, coordination, communication, and cooperation.
When will the first batch start?
It will start in the second week of Jan 2021 (Monday)
Meanwhile, let us know what you think of the program? Does it sound like a great deal? Are you interested in registering for it?
We are looking forward to starting the program with you.
You will receive the acceptance email 3-4 days before your program start date. You are required to respond to the email and confirm that you can make the commitment to complete the program. Failure to respond will result in rejection of the application and you will need to apply again
Group Leadership Dynamics & Development- Important Change & Update!
Added member requirements to join on April 10, 2021 - Hope
Added items to the Sybullas that need to be completed - Asher
Post updated to reflect the Academy acceptance email update on Jan 3, 2022
Post updated to remove zero behavior reports requirement on Aug 30, 2022
Although it's a nice program, I was wondering it would be good if we could give more training to listeners on 1:1 chats. Majority of listeners and members don't enter the groups for various reasons. Apart from the AL tests, having a mentor , LSR, listener discussions, we can also start a training for becoming better in 1:1 listening. The course should not take much time maybe a week so that everybody can join in their convenient time. We can also add it in the internship later or give a badge like ” Better ” or anything else for bettering their skills.I think listeners need more training on 1 to 1 chats.
@ASilentObserver unfortunately I forgot that I have already applied for this?
@ASilentObserver how much hours a week does it represent?
That's a great opportunity for us! Thank you! :) 7 cups is growing continously and I'm so glad to be here!
@ASilentObserver
I think I can apply, just want to know when is another batch starting?
Do you also require verified listener badge?
Thanks
@NityaSpiritualHealer you can Nitya. Next batch will be starting on next monday. And no VL is not the criteria of application
@ASilentObserver
Hey Thanks,
I did applied. Where will I get notified and where to check?
Thanks
@ASilentObserver
Hi, when is the next one starting please?
@Aledge98 Thank you for patience Aledge. The batches start every monday. You can apply for the batch starting next week on Monday! We look forward to having you. 
@ASilentObserver
I have already applied but not had an email back
Yeah I would like to apply
@ASilentObserver
Applied 😄
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
That's great to hear.
@ASilentObserver just submitted my application, thank you so much for this ! <3