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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].
Introducing Group Support Outreach Program!!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 August 3rd, 2023
...See more Hello everyone! We are introducing an Outreach Program for Group Support. The program involves welcoming and guiding members to our Group Support Chat rooms. In the first phase of the program, we are inviting listeners to be part of the Outreach Team. The process involves two types of outreach: * Responding to the “Introduction” thread of the Newbie Hub * Reaching out 1-1 The goal of the process is to * Provide information, guidance, and support to the newbies * Invite users to try leadership roles So, it helps us scale up the support level for more members The Outreach Program divided into the following sub-teams * Members Outreach Team * Listeners Outreach Team * Sharing Circle Outreach Team * Aging up Program Outreach Team (only for Adult-Teen Listeners) Expectations * Do at least 20 outreaches per week * Help to build and support the outreach team. * Help to create new resources to meet the needs of the outreach team and members * Willing to spend at least 1-2 hours per week * Help to brainstorm ideas and ways to tackle any problems/challenges. Criteria to Apply! Be a listener for at least 4 weeks The program is still in its initial days, so it will require many changes down the road as we learn about the needs of the community and ways to meet them. So, your patience and support will be much needed to build this program in its best form to serve the community. If you feel this could be your role, please apply here: https://tinyurl.com/ywe7ndcd If you have any questions or thoughts about this program, please feel free to share them in the comments. As your thoughts will help us shape up this new program!
Welcoming & Onboarding: New Outreach Members!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 4th, 2021
...See more 08/18/2021 Congratulations & Welcome to our 5 new outreach members to step up and help us to reach out and spread awareness and share information and resources to the community members and listeners about group support chat rooms. All new outreach members are recommended to check and go through the "Group Support Outreach Manual". It contains all the information and resources that you need to get started. If you have any questions, doubts, queries, or anything in between, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. We are all here with you to assist and support you in your new role! Please join in to welcome and congratulate! @SweetDreamer69 @xoBeebosBubsxo @alwaysindigo @TheKindKaylafly @Rainyshine Also, note for all team members: Please ensure to outreach at least 20 users per week. Your help would help someone join the chat rooms and get much-needed support. Also, whenever you get a chance, please stop by in the chat rooms, so the users who you reached out to notice your presence in the rooms and feel comfortable participating and sharing. ------------------------- Tagging Team Members! @Kacosmic @Paprika001 @positivePumpkin22 @itssoren @wonderfulRainbow817 @YellowRose27 @HelpfulGem04 @Hope2103 @Lucy2 @natashaemilyy @Asher @ASilentObserver @Banjothebudgie @caring17 @Nightskypleasure @SweetDreamer69 @xoBeebosBubsxo @alwaysindigo @TheKindKaylafly @Rainyshine
Group Support Outreach Team: August Stats
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 2nd, 2021
...See more Hello Group Support Outreach Team, I hope you are all doing well. I am grateful to you all for going above and beyond to reach out to the community to spread information and guide members and listeners. Your efforts are much appreciated. You did wonderful work and helped to make the community well informed about Group Support Chat rooms, Aging Up Initiatives, Support and Resources. Said that, in the month of August, we reached out to 366 users and shared information and resources. Awesome Team Work! As a small token of gratitude, cheers were assigned and we are all thankful to you. A huge shout out to all of you for helping and supporting this initiative. Let's continue to spread awareness and support in the community. ------------------------- * For more information about the Group Support Outreach program, click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupModZone_168/GroupSupportOutreachTeam_2273/IntroducingGroupSupportOutreachProgram_253146/] * To join the team, please apply here! [https://tinyurl.com/ywe7ndcd] Tagging the team: @Kacosmic @Paprika001 @positivePumpkin22 @itssoren @wonderfulRainbow817 @YellowRose27 @HelpfulGem04 @Hope2103 @Lucy2 @natashaemilyy @Asher @ASilentObserver @Banjothebudgie @caring17 @Nightskypleasure @SweetDreamer69 @xoBeebosBubsxo @alwaysindigo @TheKindKaylafly @Rainyshine
Group Support Outreach Team: July Stats
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 August 5th, 2021
...See more Hello Group Support Outreach Team, I hope you are all doing well. I am grateful to you all for going above and beyond to reach out to the community to spread information and guide members and listeners. Your efforts are much appreciated. You did wonderful work and helped to make the community well informed about Group Support Chat rooms, Aging Up Initiatives, Support and Resources. Said that, in the month of July, we reached out to 399 users and shared information and resources. Awesome Team Work! As a small token of gratitude, cheers were assigned and we are all thankful to you. A huge shout out to all of you for helping and supporting this initiative. Let's continue to spread awareness and support in the community. ------------------------- * For more information about the Group Support Outreach program, click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupModZone_168/GroupSupportOutreachTeam_2273/IntroducingGroupSupportOutreachProgram_253146/] * To join the team, please apply here! [https://tinyurl.com/ywe7ndcd] Tagging the team: @Hope2103 @HelpfulGem04 @YellowRose27 @Banjothebudgie @wonderfulRainbow817 @Paprika001 @caring17 @itssoren @positivePumpkin22 @Asher @ASilentObserver

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.

New to the 7 Cups community? Members, click HERE and Listeners click HERE for more information about getting started on your 7 Cups journey.

For information about joining group support rooms click HERE.. For the Group Support Rotation Schedule, click HERE. 

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.

Listeners, would you like to join the Group Support Team? Click HERE for Room Supporters or HERE for Community Centered Moderators.

Schedules - Community Mod Schedule 

Community Managers Ask Me Anything l More Group Support Updates l Mission Statement  l FAQs l Resources

Community Leaders
Community Mentor Leader
@ASilentObserver
@Suryansh
Community Mentor / Teen Community Star
@Lou73