Weekly Group Support Open Letter- Week of March 09

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well and if something might not work, you are not alone. We are here with you.

Before we look at what we did in the last week, I want us to try solution-focused problem-solving. No matter what problem you are experiencing, I ask you to give this technique a try. Here is a template for you all to use!!

• Step 1) Problem (try to say/ note it as simple and clear as possible)
• Step 2) Solution (the opposite of the problem)
• Step 3) Key Steps to Achieve Solution
• Step 4) 1-10 rating of the problem (1 is really not good and 10 is great)
  • Current rating: X
  • Due date check-in (rate problem again on a 1-10 scale): Y

Here is an example and detailed post shared by Glen

I like everyone to try this technique to solve any problem and share your experiences, questions, thoughts on it in the comments of this post. We will discuss it together and figure out things. You are also welcome to drop me a message and I will be glad to discuss with you 1-1 as well.

Now, lets check what we did and accomplished together last week!

• We completed 109 member & 12 listener discussions in the past week. In case you missed them and want to join them, please check the Community Calendar for the scheduled discussions and details.
  • In case, you finding it difficult to enter the room, then check the requirements to join rooms here
  • And if you have the requirements but are wondering when our rotational rooms are opened, then please check the schedule here!

• The schedule for "Getting to Know You" and "7Cups Sharing Circle" Sessions are set. You can check them in the Community Calendar. Get to know you sessions will be getting hosted in the Member Community Room and Sharing Circles in the Support Room 24/7. Here is the schedule in the Eastern Time Zone
  • Morning Sessions -
    • Get to know you (Adults) - 11.00 am
    • Sharing Circles (Adults) - 12.00 pm
    • Sharing Circles (Teens) - 1.00 pm
    • Get to know you (Teens) - 2.00 pm
  • Evening Sessions
    • Get to know you (Adults) - 7.00 pm
    • Sharing Circles (Adults) - 8.00 pm
    • Sharing Circles (Teens) - 9.00 pm
    • Get to know you (Teens) - 10.00 pm
• Learn more about Sharing Circles here! If you have any questions about the Get to know you and Sharing Circles Session, please share your thoughts in the comments of this post.

• Our Weekly Group Support Chat will be bi-weekly w.e.f March 15, 2020. I still need to figure out the time for our chat as at 12.00 pm and 1 p.m. ET Sharing Circles will be happening. I will keep you posted once I'm able to figure it out. If you have any problem, concern or anything to discuss, my pm is always open and you are welcome to discuss with me.
• Also, our weekly Group Support Open Letter will be bi-weekly as well w.e.f March 15, 2020.

Stars of the week are!

• @Goldcherry2113- Hello my friend! I just wanted to say how thankful I am to have you in my addiction discussions every week! You give great, insightful answers to the questions I ask and you are always there to support the other members participating in the chat. Keep up the great work!
• @Neptune7505 - Neptune7505 was very kind while in Teen Community Room 24/7. They should be willing to help others and totally connected with the people around them. I just wanted to give them a shout out for being such an awesome person!
• @GodOnlyKnows51 - 51 is the most outgoing person I have ever met. She is very helpful. She is very kind and very sweet. She is very understanding. She is very Professional. She cares about others. She is a very hard worker.
• @CommunityModTaylor - They were very supportive and listened to what I was saying. They were super supportive and it really made me feel better. They are amazing and they deserve some appreciation. They work really hard and they are really busy, but that is because they are working busy keeping this place lovely, safe, and supportive. They ask really good, caring questions and it really shows they care. I just want them to know how much I love them and appreciate them listening and being there for me. It means a lot and their such kindness really shows through the things they say and do 💙
• @CommunityModTaylor - Mod Taylor is a hard worker. He tries his best to solve problems,as they arise.
• @Karrot - Karrot has been really amazing and positive in the room. They are outgoing and work so hard to create a positive atmosphere and work does. Not go unnoticed keep up the great work it is very very appreciated

And, thats it from me this week. Other improvement plans are in-progress. We will continue to address all our concerns one by one with group discussion and team efforts. I will keep you posted. Thank you for your patience and for being with us.

If you have any concerns, questions, suggestions or anything in between, please add it in the comments and I will be glad to answer them and discuss it with you.

Have a wonderful experience!

Some resources in case you need it-

• Group Support - FAQs
• AMA w/ Group Support Manager
• Weekly CommunityMod & Rooms Schedule
• Steps of Growth as a Listener!!
• More Group Support Updates!

@GlenM @Heather225 @Hope @BrilliantTurtle89 @WendyBird15 @Kindsoul10