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)

Submit Application Here!

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