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7 Cups Huddles: Sign Up to Participate in a Closed Group!
SoulfullyAButterfly June 22nd, 2022

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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
Structure of a Huddle
A huddle will have 10 members and a facilitator as well as a co-facilitator. Facilitators are trained listeners/leaders who will be facilitating the huddle and ensuring that it remains a safe, effective space. Different huddles will meet at different times and days for 8 weeks. Each huddle will focus on one topic and last for either 60 or 90 minutes. Our initial huddle groups include the following topics and times:

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

We are now recruiting members for these different huddles - users who will not get accepted at this time will remain on our waiting list, and we aim to launch more huddles soon.

Who Can Sign-Up?

Are you interested in being a huddle participant to experience powerful discussions and closer interactions with users? This opportunity might interest you if you:

  • 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? Fill out the sign-up form here.

Please note that we will be officially conducting the Huddles starting June 27th - we will update this post if the launch gets postponed.

Note: We will be launching several other closed groups soon! Feel free to suggest topics that you would like to participate in a group for (or that you think we should cater for)!

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CarsonMaier July 9th, 2022

Can we make one for ED support? How do I join one?

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SoulfullyAButterfly OP July 10th, 2022

@CarsonMaier thank you for this suggestion!

At the moment, the above-mentioned groups are open. We will surely launch more soon and will consider your topic suggestion

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Riverview208 July 10th, 2022

Interested

MikeyLC July 10th, 2022

I would be very interested in one for anxiety , panic and sleep help.
Alexis25666 July 10th, 2022

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

Bella5917 July 10th, 2022

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.

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SoulfullyAButterfly OP July 10th, 2022

@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

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turquoiseJackfruit4328 July 10th, 2022

@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.

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SoulfullyAButterfly OP July 10th, 2022

@turquoiseJackfruit4328 Hi Jackfruit, both Relationship Stress 1 and 2 have spaces left! Please review the meetings days and times and sign up for the group that you are able to join.

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MayStorm July 10th, 2022

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

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MayStorm July 10th, 2022

Sorry for the second post - I’m wondering if there will video, voice or text? Sorry if this already stated somewhere.

SoulfullyAButterfly OP July 10th, 2022

@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

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MayStorm July 10th, 2022

Applied! Thank you SoulfullyAButterfly!!

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yellowYard4408 July 11th, 2022

@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
sunshinegiraffe123 July 19th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly


Lets do an autism huddle!!
RavingTiger July 19th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

ok im interested

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