7 Cups Huddles: Sign Up to Participate in a Closed Group!
Hi everyone,
I am very excited to test a new type of group support which we have called Huddles. This new type of group is inspired by research indicating that recurring group meet-ups - where the same participants meet up regularly to chat about common issues/interests for 8 weeks - can be helpful for mental health.
What are Huddles?
A Huddle is a closed group where the same participants meet up to provide continuous support and social connection to each other over multiple weeks.
Goals and Benefits
- Feel less alone and more supported
- Explore issues in more depth
- Learn from other participants
- Receive consistently high-quality listening support
Huddle Name |
Meeting Day(s) |
Time |
Relationship Stress 1 |
Mondays |
8-9 PM EDT |
Relationship Stress 2 |
Mondays and Fridays |
10 AM - 11:30 AM EDT |
Anxiety Support 1 |
Tuesdays |
8-9 AM EDT |
Anxiety Support 2 |
Tuesdays and Saturdays |
6-7:30 PM EDT |
Mindfulness Support 1 |
Mondays |
1-2:30 PM EDT |
Mindfulness Support 2 |
Tuesdays and Saturdays |
12 PM - 1 PM EDT |
- Are a member who is ready to commit to 8-weeks of exploring the huddle topic that you choose - both new and older members can sign up!
- Are available to attend all the huddle meetings - please note that participants will lose their participating privileges if they do not show up for the sessions.
- Are impacted by the available huddle topics and feel like the huddle experience can benefit you.
- Are interested in and able to share your own story and growth while participating in a group wherein users are also exploring a similar topic. As a huddle user, you will be asked to support other huddle users, ask supportive questions, or share reflections regarding your personal experiences as well as reflections that may benefit the group.
- Note that because this is a trial to explore the potential of such closed groups, we will ask for feedback at different stages. Your feedback will be used by admins to improve this feature and will always be valued.
Interested
I would be very interested in one for anxiety , panic and sleep help.
I just need to talk or something so i dont fell alone and depressed and my anxiety keeps holding me back from asking for help
It would also be a good idea to have an 'open group's in sense of, for those who have little to no contact with people throughout the day/week and find it difficult to communicate and such we could talk about or days and daily issues and get support as well as advice and much more. Focused groups are an amazing idea as they deal with specific issues however an 'open' group would be great also to help deal with day to day issues/life for those who find it difficult.
@Bella5917 Hi Bella, that is very true - we already have many 24/7 open rooms that offer support for all topics. You can see the chatrooms listed here
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Hi, I am new here but I would like to join your Huddle about Stressful relationship. I have some relationships that are pretty stressful.
Well if there is room let me know. Thank you.
Hi! I realize I might be late for this sessions huddles, but hope to join the next set if they are successful and continue.
I am completing the sign up form and am wondering if it is confidential. I am willing to share the info in the huddle, but don’t just want it out there in the general world. 😊
thanks! MayStorm
Sorry for the second post - I’m wondering if there will video, voice or text? Sorry if this already stated somewhere.
@MayStorm Hi there, we still have space for most huddles so please go ahead and apply! Yes, the form if confidential and is only accessible by admins. The meetings will take place in a group chatroom at 7 Cups, so will be text based, just like any other chatroom here, except that it would be closed and so only accessible to up to 8 accepted members and 2 facilitator listeners
Applied! Thank you SoulfullyAButterfly!!
@SoulfullyAbutterfly
I was accepted to participate in "Relationship Stress - 1" tonight @ 8 pm. I am just seeing the email and responding "YES" I would still like to attend this evening! Thanks.
yellowYard4408
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Lets do an autism huddle!!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
ok im interested
