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Exploration Garden: New Rules to Foster a More Focused Exploration Environment
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 3 days ago
...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:  * Host-L stands for assigned listener host  * Host-M stands for covered by community mod * Red rows represent no coverage at the moment, so no session will take place during these hours until we onboard new hosts 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
2024: Gratitude Week w/ 7 Cups
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Hello and welcome everyone to Gratitude Week w/ 7 Cups Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st of September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individuals and communities to come together and celebrate the broad meaning of gratitude in various ways.  The goal of the Gratitude Week is to take time and reflect on the many amazing things, and people we have in our lives. Practicing gratitude could positively impact our well-being and make us happier, more contented people. There are so many ways that you can be thankful on World Gratitude Day. It can simply include: * Being thankful that you have woken up and experienced a brand new day.  * If you have a pet, your pet is worthy of your gratitude.  * You can also be thankful for beautiful nature for beautiful sunrises, sunsets, or simply how different seasons bring unique experiences. * You can be thankful for the people around you or in the community that you encountered and made your day better even if for a moment.  So we invite you to join us in Gratitude Week to be thankful in a few ways:  * Engage in any or all of the following activities and let us know in the comments below what did you and when.  * Send at least 7 empathetic private messages  to listeners/members * Post or reply 7 empathetic posts in any thread in the community with the hashtag #Gratitude2024 * Send 7 supportive comments or phrases in the group support (both members /listeners group chats) * Participate in a “Thank you to” Chain to appreciate or give a shout-out to anyone and tag 3 friends to join the chain. You can give thank you to anyone including yourself.  The thread will be created and linked here.  * Join in the following Group Discussions: at 12.30 pm Eastern (Adults), 1 pm (Teens) * Showing Appreciation & Gratitude (Monday) * Empathy  (Tuesday) * Do you know Self-compassion (Wednesday) * The power of thank you (Thursday) The sessions will take place in Positivity Corner Group Chat We look forward to celebrating  World Gratitude Day with you. Join us! 
Wellness Accountability Huddles: Apply Now!
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 September 26th
...See more Ready to Transform Your Wellness with Accountability? Setting specific health and wellness goals is an effective way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. These can include goals like exercising regularly, eating more vegetables, drinking more water, or finding time for mindfulness. Having a defined time frame adds structure, helping you stay focused and committed as you work toward achieving these goals. Ask yourself right now: what do you want to improve on in your life? Tips to Make Your Wellness Goals Easy to Track and Follow Through With: * Make your goal specific and measurable. For example, "do 30 minutes of exercise each day" or "read 1 chapter of my book each day". Specific and measurable goals are easier to track. * Keep it simple! Avoid overwhelming yourself by starting small. Committing to 1-3 daily tasks can make it more manageable and sustainable. Now, how does this apply to 7 Cups, and being accountable? You’re much more likely to succeed when you share your progress with others, and that’s where our Wellness Accountability Huddles come in. A Huddle is a group chat where the same participants meet up regularly to chat about common issues/interests in order to learn more about and deeply explore them. Our Huddles take place inside the 7 Cups group chat system and aim to provide groups of users continuous support and social connection. We are excited to launch Wellness Accountability Huddles. The Huddle journey will last for 5 weeks. The expected launch dates of these Huddles are within 2 weeks of this announcement. Please check your availability before applying. Structure: What Will a Huddle Consist Of? Each Huddle will aim to have around 20-30 members. The group will be open 24/7 and only badged members will have access. Thus, it is an opportunity for a shared, closer connection. 3 huddle groups will be created to accommodate groups of users in the current round, and we hope to onboard further interested users when the first “batch” is completed.  * This Huddle opportunity is available for members only. Listeners are encouraged to switch to a member account to participate. * This Huddle is currently open to adult users only.  Your Huddle experience will involve: * Once accepted, you will be asked to introduce yourself and some of your goals for joining the Huddle. Introducing yourself as well as participating during the first Huddle week at least once is compulsory to confirm your spot - these 2 actions will help you build the foundation of your longer-lasting journey! Here is what you can expect during your Huddle journey: Week 1 - Introductions Week 2 - Embracing Goals (and starting to share our progress) Week 3 - The Power of Mindfulness and Self-Care Week 4 - Managing Setbacks Week 5 - Celebrating Progress  The only expectations of you (other than participating every week!) is that you are willing to share the goals you are interested in as well as some commitment to work on some progress while sharing it. You are open to hearing other people’s stories and goals and will treat each of your peers with respect.  Some recommendations to ensure a beneficial experience include: * Try to participate in the group chat at least once a week. While you do not have to answer each prompt, you can share your daily experiences or other concerns. * Read other responses and reply to other participants: helping one another explore our reflections helps us all benefit from the interaction. Apart from the above guidelines, all users are expected to follow the general chatroom guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Member-Chatroom-Guidelines-9de0c9c1b6114d14a130f1b842af36fe]and the community guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/]. For any further questions or feedback, you can PM @SoulfullyAButterfly or send an email to ayesha@7cups.com Ready to Sign Up? Please fill in this form [https://forms.gle/FWJro9iKPKaWTSBt5].
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! 🥰
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!
Community Mod Schedule
by Heather225
Last post
 December 4th, 2023
...See more Below is the schedule for the Community Moderators for the week of September 30th! 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
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
Mod Cup Design
by EchoTheDragon
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
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
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.
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
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!!
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! ❤❤
Shout outs!!
by CommunityModElliot
Last post
 November 4th, 2020
...See more @sentienne hosted Sharing Circle on 26th Sep, 2020, 2am ET, @CompassionateDreamer8522 hosted Sharing Circle on 4pm ET and @enthusiasticOak7102 hosted Healthy Habits on 5pm ET.They did an amazing job hosting!! All three of them are really good hosts! @sentienne, @CompassionateDreamer8522, @enthusiasticOak7102, Thank you so much for stepping up to host! We really appriciate everything you do for the community! keep being awesome!! Tagging the 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

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

Find our Group Support Discussion Schedule HERE.

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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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