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
@ASilentObserver
I applied
Thats great to hear
OMY this is exciting. But Im still new.
Cool
I wanna join this batch too Pls add me!!
@navyHouse3677 here is the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLV42VgPTseoHMYbCM0fQvj4eSkuTvZ1DOKSDjoQBBfESoEg/viewform
Would be glad to have you in this course 
Welcome all new people joining the course. You will enjoy it and Best of luck. ❤
@navyHouse3677
Listener Oath
I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfil to the best of my ability and judgment this covenant and undertaking.
I must first do no harm.
I will promote healing and well-being in my members and place the members interests above my own at all times.
I will not violate the physical boundaries of the client and will always provide a safe and trusting haven for healing.
I will respect the integrity of the members with whom I am working, and I will remain objective in my relationships with members.
I will be silent and honor the confidentiality of my members.
I will treat my fellow listeners with honor and respect. I recognize that my behavior impacts them individually and influences the entire community.
I will provide only those services for which I have had the appropriate training and experience and will keep my technical competency at the highest level in order to uphold best listening practices.
I will recognize when I don't know something, asking for help when I need it. I will know my own abilities and limitations.
I commit to growing in knowledge, understanding, and skill, to work collaboratively with listeners and other colleagues in the health professions, and to promote the highest quality of member care.
I will keep this promise as a person of integrity and as an active listener, and I will do everything in my power to facilitate health, healing, and wholeness within myself, my fellow listeners, members and my world
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@GlenM
Listener Oath
I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfil to the best of my ability and judgment this covenant and undertaking.
I must first do no harm.
I will promote healing and well-being in my members and place the members interests above my own at all times.
I will not violate the physical boundaries of the client and will always provide a safe and trusting haven for healing.
I will respect the integrity of the members with whom I am working, and I will remain objective in my relationships with members.
I will be silent and honor the confidentiality of my members.
I will treat my fellow listeners with honor and respect. I recognize that my behavior impacts them individually and influences the entire community.
I will provide only those services for which I have had the appropriate training and experience and will keep my technical competency at the highest level in order to uphold best listening practices.
I will recognize when I don't know something, asking for help when I need it. I will know my own abilities and limitations.
I commit to growing in knowledge, understanding, and skill, to work collaboratively with listeners and other colleagues in the health professions, and to promote the highest quality of member care.
I will keep this promise as a person of integrity and as an active listener, and I will do everything in my power to facilitate health, healing, and wholeness within myself, my fellow listeners, members and my world.
@navyHouse3677
Same here how do we join?
@A4SPSRDS We have to fill a form which is mentioned by @ASilentObserver
Hi and equinox , I have joined abiutva month ago , well worth it
Please add me I'm new and confused about what it takes to start listening.
@lilruben1960 here is the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLV42VgPTseoHMYbCM0fQvj4eSkuTvZ1DOKSDjoQBBfESoEg/viewform
Would be glad to have you in this course
I would like help as well
@confidentangel2369 here is the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLV42VgPTseoHMYbCM0fQvj4eSkuTvZ1DOKSDjoQBBfESoEg/viewform
Would be glad to have you in this course
Thank you @silentobserver2369 For sending this link . I have submitted this form successfully. Pls let me know what will be in this course.
Hi there. I would love to be a part of this. Can you please suggest how I can be a part of this?
@vsp0425 Of course VSP, we would be glad to have you in this program! Here is the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLV42VgPTseoHMYbCM0fQvj4eSkuTvZ1DOKSDjoQBBfESoEg/viewform
I would also really like to join if it is still possible :)
@Oaktree1313 Of course Oak, we would be glad to have you in this program! Here is the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLV42VgPTseoHMYbCM0fQvj4eSkuTvZ1DOKSDjoQBBfESoEg/viewform
I am new here , can anyone plz guide me about the app .
@Rajz Hello!
Mentors can support and answer questions on any step of a listener's journey:‘List of Mentors’ here
https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php
Some other useful information:
- New Listener Support Links https://bit.ly/7CupsNLL
- ABC of 7 Cups here
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Welcome pack https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/196rLpx340HobxPAeNmiQO1xi4_fsTXXwLnqPeHsAr2k/edit#gid=0
Also, you are welcome to ask questions in the Listener Support room or pm me:)