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Room Supporter: Updated Requirements and Application
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 December 7th
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well. I am glad to announce that we are making some changes to the requirements to become Room Supporter! What is a Room Supporter? Room Supporter is one of the key roles in the Group Support Chatroom. This role focuses on providing quality listening and support to community members in the group chat rooms. Room Supporters foster healthy and supportive conversations in the chat rooms to ensure everyone entering the room feels welcomed, empathized, validated, comfortable, and included in the group. This role is suited for both members and listeners because our members are also amazing and supportive listeners in the chat rooms to provide support to each other. How do I become a Room Supporter? Step 1. Requirements to Become a Room Supporter A. For a LISTENER, Check your profile to make sure you meet the following requirements: * No “Newbie” badge i.e. being a listener for 4+ weeks * Have 2+ Group Support Chats** B. For a MEMBER, Check your profile to make sure you meet the following requirements: * No “Newbie” badge i.e. being a member for 4+ weeks * Have the “Supportive Smile” badge * Complete the “Compassion Course [https://docs.google.com/a/7cups.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform]” ** If you cannot see the Group Support Chat rooms, please ensure you have [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/NewCriteriatoAccessGroupChatsLiveNow_281153/]Checked out the new criteria required to unlock the rooms. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/NewCriteriatoAccessGroupChatsLiveNow_281153/] **Listener Reputation [https://www.7cups.com/about/faqBadgesCheers.php] (listener badges, cheers, and compassion hearts) **Member Reputation [https://www.7cups.com/about/memberReputation.php] (member badges, growth points, and compassion hearts) Step 2: If you have met the above requirements, fill out the Application Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]. It takes 2-3 working days to review the application. On a successful application, you will receive the training invitation to complete it. Please note, while you wait to hear back on your application, continue participating in the chatroom & supporting the community. It will help you to become a wonderful room supporter. Step 3: Once you are contacted by a Group Support Leader with the training invitation, please read the guides carefully and complete the training. Step 4: If you passed the training, you will be listed as a “Room Supporter” on the leader board of focused sub-communities. You will be notified 1-1 by the Group Support Leader. Step 5: Visit your focused chat rooms and get to know your community members and start supporting them. Once you are a Room Supporter for at least a month & if you meet the other requirements, you can then apply to become a Chatroom Moderator! Please check out this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/GroupSupportTeamCommunication_2139/BecomeaChatroomModeratorInformationonCommCenteredGlobal_112280/1/] for more information on this exciting opportunity. Who would be a good fit for this role? It is suitable for both members and listeners who are... * Compassionate, Kind, Welcoming, Non-judgmental, and Open-minded * Willing to make a difference in someone’s day through group listening and support * Willing to collaborate, cooperate and communicate with other team members * Acknowledge and validate their individual needs as well as the needs of the participants in the chatroom Role and Expectations of a Room Supporter * To proactively participate in community building with members, listeners, and moderators * To create a compassionate, supportive, safe environment in the group chat room * To foster healthy & supportive conversations in the chatroom. To do this, a room supporter could host: * Check-ins in the focused group chat rooms * Host/ Co-host at least 1 hour per team you apply to support (maximum of 2 teams) * To support members in the chat room through active group listening. * To communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with team members and the community * To brainstorm ideas, suggestions to problem solve a challenge, and concerns with the group support team and community Thanks for all your help, and we look forward to hearing from you! (Updated by ASilentObserver on 07/20/2023)
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Join us for the Cupsgiving Celebration in the Group Support Chats
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 November 21st
...See more Hello everyone,  Here is a discussion schedule post for the Cupsgiving Event in the Group Support Chats: Nov 12, 2024 (Tuesday) - Compliment War in the Special Events Chat * Adult: 12.00 pm Eastern time * Teens: 12.30 pm Eastern time Nov 14, 2024 (Thursday) - What is motivation? discussion in the Positivity Corner Chat  * Adults:  12.00 pm Eastern time * Teens: 11.00 am Eastern time Nov 16, 2024 (Saturday)- Believing in Yourself discussion in the Positivity Corner Chat * Adults- 12.00 pm Eastern Time * Teens - 11.00 am Eastern Time w/ KatePersephone Nov 18, 2024 (Monday), Families and Thanksgiving discussion in the Positivity Corner Chat * Adults - 11.00 am Eastern time * Teens- 12.30 pm Eastern time  Nov 19, 2024 (Tuesday), Believing in Yourself discussion in the Positivity Corner Chat  * Adults - 11.00 am Eastern time * Teens - 12.00 pm Eastern time Nov 20, 2024 (Wednesday), Thanksgiving Trivia in the Special Events Chat  * Adults: 11.00 am Eastern time * Teens: 12.00 pm Eastern time  Nov 21, 2024, (Thursday), Would you rather session in the Special Events Chat  * Adults: 11.00 am Eastern time * Teens: 12.00 pm Eastern time Nov 23, 2024 (Saturday), Gratitude share session in the Positivity Corner Chat * Adults - 11.00 am Eastern time * Teens: 12.00 pm Eastern time  Let's come together to give thanks and connect with our community. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Exploration Garden: New Rules to Foster a More Focused Exploration Environment
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 November 17th
...See more Hello everyone,  Exploration Garden (EG) group chat was introduced in July 2023 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsExplorationGarden_309812/] as an extended version of the Sharing Circle. Since then, EG has undergone multiple iterations and changes to improve it for everyone This post will share the next changes and updates regarding the Exploration Garden group chat.  We want to emphasize the key distinction between the Sharing Circle and Exploration Garden:  Sharing Circle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/MemberSharingCircles_2109/7CupsSharingCirclesarenowLIVE_218662/]is a space to share with others primarily, here you can vent, get validation, and express your thoughts/feelings/experiences to share those with others. The exploration garden [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsExplorationGarden_309812/] by contrast is not so much a place to share, but rather a place to gain assistance in exploring our thoughts/feelings/experiences, here we are trying to learn and explore, seeking new perspectives, new understandings, and deeper meanings. Based on the feedback received from the community and observations of trends within the group chat, we are rolling out the following changes to promote and foster an exploration environment in the EG.   1. EG will only be open when a facilitator is present. Without facilitation, the sessions tend to get off track, and unable to keep up with the guidelines for running an effective exploration session. Here is the updated schedule of the Exploration Garden session:  * All times in EST * Mod = community mod * Green cells represent no coverage at the moment, so no session will take place during these hours until new hosts volunteer to lead those hours.  2.  Releasing an exploration guide for participants to understand how effective exploration works, the DOs and DONTs, Tips to get the most out of the session, and how to offer support to the sharers. Click here to access a copy of the exploration guide.  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMu6p6eSrlqV3StpeY4SX4MRBsBdCPwhRiU_pKvRSZI/edit] 3. If you want to join the Exploration Garden Hosting Team, you can now express your interest by filling out a short form here!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjtDkb4M8XXOZMh1ClAoo-ZYq5fNPohtB1MwxXozv2d4p04A/viewform] The new changes will be implemented w.e.f Sept 20, 2024.  If you have any questions, please feel free to share with us below in the thread or reach out to @Heather225 or me aka @ASilentObserver October 25, 2024 - Note: the Wednesday 3PM slot does not have coverage and has been closed. If you'd like this to be open, as well as any others, do consider applying to help out!
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Getting to Know Our Mods: Game by Koul
by CommunityModAnne
Last post
 December 1st
...See more Anne's responses: 1) Soup OR 2) Salad: Salad 1) Salt OR 2) Pepper: Salt 1) Curry OR 2) Gravy: Curry 1) Horror OR 2) Fantasy: Fantasy 1) Fish OR 2) Beef: Fish 1) Small Hands OR 2) Big Feet: Small Hands 1) Wet OR 2) Dry: Dry 1) Sunup OR 2) Sundown: Sundown 1) Itchy OR 2) Scratchy: Itchy 1) Veggies OR 2) Fruit: Veggies 1) Light Side OR 2) Dark Side: Light Side 1) DC OR 2) Marvel: Marvel 1) Left OR 2) Right: Left 1) Best OR 2) Worst: Best 1) Butter OR 2) Margarine: Butter 1) Socks OR 2) Bare Feet: Socks 1) Books OR 2) Phone: Books 1) Early OR 2) Late: Late 1) Sweet OR 2) Sour: Sweet 1) Hearts OR 2) Growth Path: Hearts
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What did you learn from a Cups Friend...
by CommunityModKay
Last post
 July 4th
...See more Hi everyone! I am so excited to be making this post. Being a community moderator, I have seen a lot of friendships blossom and flourish on 7 Cups. In honor of all the camaraderie I've seen, I wanted to invite you all to share something you've learned from a peer/friend/acquaintance on 7 Cups. To start us off...I will appreciate a fellow commod, @CommunityModIris. I have learned how to be compassionate, how to be understanding, and how to invent fun new games from Iris. I hope to continue learning and being a fun 'commod.' Please share and tag below who you have learned from (make sure they're from 7 Cups 👀). And feel free to tag more than one person! I look forward to seeing everyone's replies! 🥰
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Community Mod Song!
by CommunityModAnne
Last post
 June 5th
...See more Hi everyone, I was listening to this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-iLd3w1Qj0] song and decided to cover it into a community mod song! Lyrics: I am community mod, I am here for you when you're feeling fearful, We are by your side. You have my shoulder, You have my tea cup, If you ever need to hide. If you got it got it got it got it going on If you got anything going on. I am Banane I am Charlie I am Lou If you need chocolate we got it for you. I am Aaron, I am Alex, I am Kay We've got Willow to lock and rescue you, You'll be okay. I am Eden and Christine to share those cookies, Aren't we divine. I am Lucy supporting all the planets, I am Ellie to remind you that you shine. Somehow we make it all fine. I am Elliot, I am Ever, I am Jennie and I am Lynn All of us are a bunch of people, Not robots, How nice. If you got it got got it keep going on. Thanks to @xXReddMystic15Xx for creating an Aussie bot based initial version available to listen here [https://vocaroo.com/13Hn2trhptKl] and to @communicativePenny8383 for helping spread the cheer!
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Community Mod Schedule
by Heather225
Last post
 December 4th, 2023
...See more Below is the schedule for the Community Moderators for the week of December 16th! A. Member Group Chats B. Listener & Teen Group Chats C. Adult side Rotational Group Chats Schedule: Learn more about the new schedule here!  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/ChangestoGroupChatStructuretoFosterCommunity_335497/] If you have feedback for any particular moderator or the community mod team as a whole, check out our community mod feedback form! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityModeratorsLounge_2143/CommunityModFeedbackForm_285389/] In case you are unable to join support chat rooms, please find the requirements to join rooms here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/NewCriteriaUpdatesGroupChatsEasierToAccessNow_280544/](Text in blue is hyperlinked and clickable) What’s in your mind? Share with us by joining the Sharing Circle Room [https://www.7cups.com/listener/connect/conversation.php?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!]! We are here to hear and support you!! **Schedule is subject to change based on the last-minute availability of mods. One Room/ 24 Hours Schedule! - **Room change will take place at 12 AM ET every day! Note: Here is a clickable list of community moderators: @CommunityModAaron [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModAaron] @CommunityModAlex [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModAlex] @CommunityModAnne [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModAnne] @CommunityModBriar [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModBriar] @CommunityModCharlie [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModCharlie] @CommunityModChristine [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModChristine] @CommunityModEden [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModEden] @CommunityModEllie [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModEllie] @CommunityModElliot [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModElliot] @CommunityModEver [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModEver] @CommunityModFinn [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModFinn] @CommunityModIris [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModIris] @CommunityModJennie [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModJennie] @CommunityModKay [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModKay] @CommunitymodLou [http://7cups.com/@communitymodLou] @CommunityModlucy [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModlucy] @CommunityModLynn [http://7cups.com/@CommunityModLynn] @CommunitymodWillow [http://7cups.com/@CommunitymodWillow] updated: By asilentobserver as on Sept 02, 2024
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Community Mod Feedback Form!
by CommunityModLou
Last post
 November 20th, 2022
...See more Hey hi hellouuuu everyone! I would like to announce a really exciting initiative that those in charge of the community moderation team have created so that we, as community moderators, can get your feedback about how we’re doing. It’s called the… Community Moderator Feedback Form! What is this form? This form is a way for you to give your thoughts about how us community mods rate on a few different factors i.e. professionalism, fast response to PMs (... I know I suffer from this one), etc. Isn’t this just a report form? No! This is not a replacement for reporting. When you report a moderator, it is for a specific behavior or situation. This form is for overall feedback. But Lou, how do I evaluate you if you’re in charge of the form? I am not in charge of the form. I’m just the little robot messenger. Admin will be reading the form and providing us feedback based on your responses! Will the Comm Mods see my responses and know I sent them? Nope! While we encourage you to put your username so we know someone isn’t using the form in bad faith (for example, spamming because they’re unhappy with the mod), your username will not be shared with us. How is this useful? This can give us mods valuable feedback about our different moderation styles, where we can improve as individual moderators, and where we can improve as a team! Can I evaluate more than one moderator? Absolutely! To do so, please submit one form for EACH mod for whom you would like to leave feedback, or if you would like to leave feedback for the Community Mod Team overall, there is an option to leave feedback for the whole team. Some things to remember * Be honest! Remember, the best feedback is honest, thorough, clear, kind, and constructive. We can’t grow from mean statements. * Think generally not specifically. Make sure you’re evaluating the moderator based on all of your experiences, not just one time. * You should only evaluate the moderators that you feel you can give a fair evaluation to. Unless you’re awake 24/7 (I hope not!), you won’t have met every moderator. In fact, you might see some names on this last and think, “Who is that?!” Please only fill out the form for moderators that you have been around many times. If you have any questions, you can post below! Click here for the feedback form! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-pUArsQU2MI0pzL7CVypg12-7w-KRiRBMT60GLBQwF8kWaw/viewform?usp=sf_link] Stay great, friends! CommunityModLou
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Mod Cup Design
by TheSpiderSystem
Last post
 June 23rd, 2022
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Halloween Mystery: Unveiling Results!
by 7CupsCommunity
Last post
 December 7th, 2021
...See more Dear community, We were so busy keeping other ghosties at bay but we finally found some time to wrap up some candy we had left to share with everyone who took the Halloween Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityModeratorsLounge_2143/HalloweenMysteryACommunityModChallenge_262364/]! We are finally excited to unveil our completed puzzle which some of you got right: I was just a lurker enjoying my drink, after hiding from all the Halloween trends. Thank you for joining and helping celebrate my win! 🔮 In no particular order, these are the users who were able to solve the mystery!: @TayTayy @Ferventflame @theriverissinging @NewPenguin @azuladragon34 @cheerfulIceCream @bubblingBreeze14 @xinyii11 🍭 We would also like to give a shout-out to everyone who participated and enjoyed this challenge with us: @ahhhhelpimalive @azuladragon34 @bubblingBreeze14 @cheerfulIceCream @FallenStarss @Ferventflame @iampapaya @MatjavexyBI @Meg1987 @NewPenguin @Optimisticempath @PatientZoza134 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @TayTayy @TheResilientDancer @theriverissinging @xinyii11 With best wishes, The Community Mod Team
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Halloween Mystery: A Community Mod Challenge
by 7CupsCommunity
Last post
 October 31st, 2021
...See more As Halloween weekend is starting and the winds are getting spookier, 7 Cups has received a Community Mod Challenge to help you stay alert! To solve the Halloween Mystery, follow the following instructions: * Look for 5 special forum threads within the 7 Cups community. It might be a pumpkin hunt but we trust you latte to find them all! * After solving each bit of the mystery by answering our special spooky riddles, fill out THIS [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoBJweZkHDLRwTM_Od6IClv7sXmvMDkYwUN1zWYBMXYKb_4Q/viewform] form with your username and the answer. * You will soon get a Community Mod visiting your PMs to communicate whether you guessed right or have to try again, but that is not all. * Each winning stepping stone helps you get closer to cracking the hidden mystery. With every correct answer, you will receive a “piece” of the mystery via the Community Mod who reaches out to you. * After collecting all 5 pieces you are to use your own sorting skills to knit up and crack the mystery. Use the same form linked above to show us your solved solution to win 500 cheers from the very own 7 Cups treasure chest! Some rules to remember: * Do not cheat or heck things! If you want to play, play fair and square. Do not share mystery answers or our special potion pieces in PMs or the forum threads. * Do not reveal any hints or disclose any of the above in the group chats, you know we are watching! To help get you running in excitement here are some hints: * Go to the subcommunity that has newbies in it and find your first clue in the icebreakers subforum * Go to the subcommunity where Glen posts the monthly community updates * Go to the subcommunity where you can find all posts related to chatrooms * Go to the subcommunity where you can talk about your leisure activities * Go to the subcommunity where Spooky Week was announced We will be helping you solve this spooky mystery by checking the form until the final hour of 31st October. Submitted By: The Community Mod Ghosties
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Community Mod Award Nomination Results
by TheResilientDancer
Last post
 August 2nd, 2021
...See more Hello lovely 7Cups community! I don't know how many of you will remember this but back in April, I began something called the Community Mod Awards. The community mods awards was a fun way of appreciating the amazing work that the community moderators do for us on 7Cups. When you read through the different nominees for the awards, you might notice that there are some nominations for community moderators who are no longer around on 7Cups but (Link, Taylor, Mae and Sage) but I have chosen to mention their nominations for the sake of respect for the work that they put in during their time on here. Some of the name of the categories for awards are funny and some are more sensible. These ideas were inspired by an amazing group of teens during a conversation in one of the group support rooms. There were 16 categories that you could nominate between 1 and 3 community moderators for. You will notice that the amount of votes for each category is different but this is because some users voted for more than 1 community moderator or not at all. To not spam each post with massive paragraphs, I will be dedicating each post on this thread to 4 different categories. I will announce the winner, 2nd place and mentions for other community moderators who were nominated.
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Shout out to TheLaughingSarah for hosting Sharing Circle!
by CommunityModElliot
Last post
 June 27th, 2021
...See more @TheLaughingSarah stepped up to host the Sharing circle for 2am, September 22. It was their first time host the sharing circle and they did a really good job hosting the sharing circle!! Thank you @TheLaughingSarah for stepping up to host. You did amazing hosting the sharing circle! We really appriciate your help and thank you for all that you do for the community! Tagging SC team: @ASilentObserver @Austin904 @Itisbailey @RaisinLow @CheerfulRose @CheeryMango @Anexmos @dtanushree @CompassionateDreamer8522 @Aleks2 @SummerBreeze00 @MichaelStarets @shiningDay80 @GenerousBreeze169 @ShadowTag @Dandelion2405 @BookChunky @SofiaT2000 @AnnieMa @Rhlvrma94 @starryskies108 @competentparadise6344 @fearlessWriter78 @PuzichkinCat @Affliction1 @DreamTouch @crystalclearnow @kindnickel9885 @Mankka @Asruu @Starmedia @AnnaTess @StarlitSky462
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Shout out to awesome hosts!
by CommunityModLynn
Last post
 January 9th, 2021
...See more A big shout out for hosting Sharing Circles and/or Small Steps towards Healthy Habits sessions! Whether it was your first hosting experience or one on your hosting journey, it's so awesome to watch you grow as hosts! @Laure7an @Hem1968 @freehelp @mxmes @Iamalittlerebel @liamarie2007 Thank you all!!
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Shout-out to these amazing hosts!
by CommunityModElliot
Last post
 November 18th, 2020
...See more A big shout out these hosts for hosting Sharing Circles and/or Small Steps towards Healthy Habits!! @UndomesticGoddess @Containedchaos @CognitiveACE @spookyjay @themainjane @AnnaTess @DJJAVIPRODUCTIONS @miraculousMagic200 @quietChestnut6900 @Staystrong17 @DreamTouch They all give their best when hosting and are excellent hosts! Thank you for all that you do for the cummunity! We really appreciate it! ❤❤

Welcome to the Group Support Community, a place where listeners and members can gather information, share feedback, and learn together!

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Keeping group rooms safe and supportive is a top priority at 7 Cups. Please familiarize yourself with the chatroom rules located at the bottom of each chat room. Click HERE to learn more about group room safety.  

Please join us in our newest and most popular room, Sharing Circle Here you will find the opportunity to share your thoughts with the community and receive personal support, . Once you have experinced all the rooms have to offer, you are invited to join the team as a host. For information on joining the team as a host by click HERE.

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