Introducing: Group Support Champions 💪🙌✨
Hello everyone,
If you’ve spent time in the group chats, you’re bound to see our Group Support leaders doing great work (both listener and member group chats) – the RS keeping things organized, the mods overseeing chats and answering questions, and everyone else jumping in to support and guide our community. But sometimes, amidst the daily hustle, these efforts might go unnoticed.
We’ve done some thinking and come up with an initiative to celebrate our group leaders entitled Group Support Champions!
This initiative will consist of two parts:
Part 1: A Spotlight on Appreciation
We're proposing a dedicated thread in the Group Support Community where we can all share quick shout-outs for leaders who go above and beyond. Did an RS answer your question with exceptional detail? Did a Mod handle a tricky situation with grace? Give them a shout-out in the thread and tag them for well-deserved recognition.
Here's how it works:
- Spot a leader doing something awesome? Head over to the Group Support Champions thread.
- Give them a shout-out! Tag them in your post and share what they did well.
- Everyone else, join in! Like and comment on the post to show your appreciation.
This simple act can go a long way in making our group support leaders feel seen and recognized for the hard work and efforts they put in to keep chats safe and supportive.
Part 2: Highlight Individual Achievements
Let's not stop there! We can also use the Group Support Champions thread to celebrate individual accomplishments and nominations. To streamline this, here is a short form that you can share:
- Personal milestones (crushing a goal, mastering a skill, etc.)
- Individual achievements (going the extra mile, supporting someone and they felt better, etc.)
- Teamwork & collaboration (shout-outs to fellow leaders!)
- Nominations (recognize someone who deserves special recognition
Who can be appreciated?
Anyone! From a group leader like Peer Support, Listener chatroom supporter, room supporter, chatroom mentor, moderator, chat supporter, discussion leader or hosts, or a member/listener who supported or helped to make you or anyone feel better.
How often can we post?
As often as you notice good work, you can post it. Please ensure to keep it genuine and heartfelt appreciation based on your experiences.
We believe this two-pronged approach will have a positive impact on our group chats and community and help build a culture of appreciation and recognition for our group support leaders. Your contributions will help strengthen this initiative and keep it going for a long time to come.
Get started and spread some love for our group support champions!
@ASilentObserver
Aw what a lovely initiative, our chatroom champions definitely deserve to be recognized for their time and effort.🥳
so excited for this recognition campaign!
A quick shout to:
- @JustSophia for the huge help updating the Chat Support FAQs doc for listeners and sharing more links and resources with us. The list is helpful and I am sure all new and existing listeners will find these resources helpful in their listening efforts. Also, Sophia's efforts to engage in meaningful discussions in the listener support room are wonderful. I always learn something new and all these discussions act as a refresher for others and me.
- Another shout-out is to @lightApple3875 for fostering empowering conversations in the Adult Relationship Support group chat with other members. From day 1 when they joined as a new member, they started supporting others and every day they listened, supported, and encouraged many in their relationship struggles. Thank you apple for leading us into meaningful conversations in the relationship support chat.
Note: If you all notice anyone doing good work in the group chats, please tag them and give a shout-out to them here.
@ASilentObserver
Thanks, Obs!! :)
Thank you for the post and the community this place has brought me. I means a lot. 🥹
Thank you to @ArborealGuitarist for all their good work in the sharing circle. \
Arbor, I am grateful for your wonderful support within sharing circle. You always go above and beyond to create a safe and open space for everyone to be vulnerable and share their experiences. Your ability to offer compassionate support, encouraging words and active listening have been invaluable for all. You have a knack for making everyone feel heard and valued, which makes SC a better sharing space for everyone. thank you for your dedication and grateful for your presence and the impact you have on all of us.
@CommunityModAaron This is great. @ArborealGuitarist Thank you for all your support in the sharing chat. Your presence and support means a lot in the community. Thank you for being here wit h us.
@CommunityModAaron @ASilentObserver
Thank you both for recognizing me for this. I really appreciate these kind words.
I am here because I have been through a lot in my life and my purpose in life is to help others with their feelings and thoughts. This is the beginning of a long journey for me and I am grateful for 7 cups. I am grateful for 7 cups not only because it helps me, but because it gives me a way to practice active listening and accomplish my goal, to make the world a little better.
May kindness and favor follow both of you.
Shout out to @MindfulJourney22 for helping us to keep Listener support chat inclusive and supportive for all. They ensured that everyone's behavior is aligned with group chat guidelines. We appreciate you Mind and all your support and guidance to us. Thank you <3
@ASilentObserver thanks obs (:
@MindfulJourney22 thank you for all you do Journey.
Shout out to @OceanWhisper92 and @JosiahCooper for their support, kind words and encouragement to the sharers in the sharing circle.
Josiah and Ocean always bring so much comfort, empowerment and support to everyone with their empathetic reflection and validation skills.
They are a huge support to me during my shifts and I am grateful to them. Thank you Ocean and Josiah.
@Heather225
Awww you make me smileeee. you're welcome and thank you!
@HopieRemi Yayy, thank you Remi for your constant support and help in LSR. I enjoy our discussions on active listening there. I appreciate you.
I appreciate you too! @ASilentObserver
shoutout to @AGentleGlow who is new and already aspiring to do great things! i look forward to seeing you progress!
Shout out to @Kristynsmama, @Kyoshi, @Coolvibes for supporting new listeners and other listeners queries yesterday in the listener support chat. Your compassionate support and guidance to them was empowering and inspiring. Thank you for modeling a learning culture in the chat and going above and beyond to ensure listeners getting right information and resources.
@ASilentObserver Thank you so much OBS 😊 Didn’t think anyone was watching, but I am always working and learning how to be the best for my peers, and members here.
@ASilentObserver
Thank you obs ❤️
@ASilentObserver
thank you for the recognition. I love supporting other listeners both inside and outside of the LSR.
Kristy