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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].
Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part I
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 April 29th
...See more Welcome to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting. Whether you are a seasoned participant or new to group chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php], this quiz will challenge you and help you deepen your understanding of group support. The guidelines covered in this quiz include: * Be Respectful: This a place for kind, supportive, open-minded conversations only. * Be Appropriate: Graphic, flirtatious, and sexually suggestive language, profiles, links, and content are strictly prohibited. * Be Safe: Sharing social media, personal contacts, and confidential information about fellow members and listeners is not allowed (this includes revealing your member account, or talking about other listeners who are not present, or anyone's username). * Be Inclusive: For moderation and inclusive participation, please use English to chat. By participating in this quiz, you will not only refresh your knowledge but also gain insights into areas where you may need further development. We encourage you to take your time and carefully consider each question before selecting your answer.  So, are you ready to challenge yourself and refresh your group support guidelines knowledge? Let's dive into the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz and test your knowledge in this dynamic and engaging learning experience!  * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know!  Take the Quiz here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform]  Credits: The credits of this quiz go to everyone who suggested the guidelines refresher in the last Group Support AMA w/ GS Ambassador @Suryansh. Thank you everyone for your feedback and suggestions. We will roll out more refresher quizzes in the upcoming weeks to cover other group guidelines as well.  -------------------------
Quiz: Sharing Circle member powered refresher
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 18th
...See more Hello Sharing Circle participants and community Are you ready for a refresher quiz? We know it is been a while since our last one, so we have put together a fun and challenging quiz to test your knowledge and help you brush up on your skills. This quiz is designed to be a refresher for all the important elements of Sharing Circle sessions. It is a great opportunity to review what know about member-powered sharing circle sessions. Now, what is the purpose of this quiz? Well, apart from a fun quiz, it serves a few important purposes. First, it helps us ensure that we're all on the same page when it comes to understanding the important elements of a Sharing circle in a member-powered structure. Second, it allows us to identify any gaps in our knowledge and address them in future sessions. And finally, it helps us gauge the effectiveness of our knowledge and make improvements where necessary. The goal is to be effective enablers in a member-powered sharing circle.  Don't worry if you're unable to complete the quiz in one sitting. You can pause and resume your progress at any time using your unique quiz link. Just make sure to finish the quiz within the one-week timeframe, as we will be closing it after that. We encourage you to approach this quiz as an opportunity for growth and learning. It's not about achieving a perfect score; it's about engaging with the information, reflecting on your own experiences, and expanding your understanding of member powered sharing circle. So, please take a moment to test your understanding of sharing circles!  * Celebrate your knowledge by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4DjNuxMV1BmhO7767XVHmoFxnvnYhn0DpEP-s89nxy0K-pQ/viewform] ------------------------- If you haven't tried the previous quizzes yet, try them here!  * Refresher Quiz-I [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- II  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] * Refresher Quiz-III [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- IV [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco6rUb0pINTRAfeUeSu6HHDJX8DDVyYivSeZnTX250VbXfCg/viewform] * Refresher Quiz-V [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexTS5M61WKzLOT3cFj6ZUyhcXy_uYWRy_sJLBVbVNYRHh7FA/viewform]
Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part V
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 January 21st
...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part V! Thank you to everyone who attempted previous quizzes so far. I am glad to notice that most of us are aware of the group chat rules. If anyone hasn't attempted it yet, I would invite you to give it a try and let us know. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting. I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include:  * Switching Between Listener & Member Accounts * Who can host group support sessions? * If you’d like to organize an event, such as a birthday or cupsversary, it must be approved in advance by an Admin, Ambassador or Community Mod. These sessions can run no longer than 30 minutes. If it’s for the adult and teen side and requires two rooms, they are to be hosted separately (not simultaneously). The more notice the better in case there is not a moderator, and one will be needed. * Respect Special Sessions So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat!  * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexTS5M61WKzLOT3cFj6ZUyhcXy_uYWRy_sJLBVbVNYRHh7FA/viewform] ------------------------- If you haven't tried the previous quizzes yet, try them here!  * Refresher Quiz-I [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- II  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] * Refresher Quiz-III [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- IV [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco6rUb0pINTRAfeUeSu6HHDJX8DDVyYivSeZnTX250VbXfCg/viewform]
Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part II
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 January 6th
...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part II! Thank you to everyone who attempted Refresher Part-I [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartI_317922/]. I am glad to notice that most of us got 30/30 which reflects your compassion and understanding of the group chats and its guidelines. If anyone hasn't yet, I would invite you to attempt Quiz-I and share your score with us [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform]. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting.  I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include: * * 1. Be Considerate: Don't SPAM the room, please do not give medical advice, and let's keep religion and politics out of our support areas. * 2. The minimum age to be a teen member is 13 and 18 for adults: If you are in the wrong age group, please log out and email community@7cups.com your username and correct birthday so your account can be corrected. * 3. Be Professional: Listeners must be professional and sober at all times. Learn more about the role of a listener in group support or listener rooms. So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat!  * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know!  Take the Quiz here!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] -------------------------
Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part IV
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 January 3rd
...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part IV! Thank you to everyone who attempted Refresher  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartI_317922/]Part I,  Refresher  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartII_318340/]Part II & Refresher [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform]Part III. I am glad to notice that most of us are aware of the group chat rules. If anyone hasn't attempted it yet, I would invite you to give it a try and let us know. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting.  I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include some scenarios to practice and point out what group chat rule violated. So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat!  * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco6rUb0pINTRAfeUeSu6HHDJX8DDVyYivSeZnTX250VbXfCg/viewform]
Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part III
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 December 16th, 2023
...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part III! Thank you to everyone who attempted Refresher [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartI_317922/]Part I & Refresher [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartII_318340/]Part II. I am glad to notice that most of us are aware of the group chat rules. If anyone hasn't attempted it yet, I would invite you to give it a try and let us know. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting.  I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include: * * Respect Special Sessions: Events and discussions regularly take place in these rooms. Please participate positively and keep to the theme of the room, or you will be warned. * Any attempt to bypass a mute or account ban will result in removal from the site. Login issues? Find out why here. [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036148294-I-can-t-login-to-my-listener-account] * If there is an emergency in the room and no mod is present, you can call one in by filling out the emergency form here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6mgwzVCA-TTDzahtCH7mXdmxE5jTakstcQDWoQ_nXk2CfdA/viewform] Also here is the detailed member chatroom rules guide! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-5Hy0PrfD2dciQmS9kavBQE1NOdpawRaa6s9lqYdls/edit#heading=h.k8mtwth3yfnl] * Respect Our Mods: They are here to make 7 Cups safe and supportive. Let us know how the mods, room supporters, and listeners are doing here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmfpQqScgcFxOSHveQfbP52m-XNu-DBC6oK7ieTHrGQ4hJ3w/viewform] * If you want to leave an appreciation message for a member, please submit it here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5ta51kIeW_wPeRgJhhptDZaSjAPoW2TYsURBzjzHaAcq_w/viewform] So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat!  * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform] -------------------------
Group Support Quiz 1 - Let us know you made it through the quiz by posting here!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 November 5th, 2022
...See more Celebrate your knowledge about group support chatrooms by sharing your quiz score here!! Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know! Remember to participate in the Group Support Rooms regularly to seek support, provide support, and connect to know each other! https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php Take the Quiz here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_lwJcZlU7A-F7sSAekrwtJ4_KIm95_Ott7oY6wKCuwvzuuQ/viewform]
Introducing Group Support Quizzes!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 11th, 2021
...See more The Group Support Leadership Team has been thinking a lot to identify new ways to provide the right information and share more about Group Support Chatrooms. So, we are launching a series of quizzes. The important thing about these quizzes is that they are form-based and auto-graded to ensure you can get the result as soon as you complete the quiz. It will allow a user to test their knowledge and see how much they know. If you do not know the correct answer to a question, the quiz will let you know what is the right answer. These quizzes are divided into four segments. Each segment will have series of quizzes in their specific segments: I) General Participation II) Safety & Reporting III) Sharing Circle IV) Group Support Chat Rooms Another unique aspect of these quizzes is that regardless of what time zone you are in, you can take this quiz to test your knowledge. As well as share it with the fellow community members you know. Who can participate? Anyone can take this quiz, even if you have been here for a while, you are welcome to take part in it. Because it will act as a reminder for you. How can a community member participate? We will be rolling out a quiz on each segment every two weeks and alerting it. You could take the quiz and share your score in this thread! Also, tag any 5 community members you know to invite them to take the quiz as well. Please remember these quizzes are created to know the group support chat rooms. It is also a way to learn in a fun way and celebrate your knowledge with other community members. On this note! I announce the first quiz on General Participation here! Click here to take the quiz! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_lwJcZlU7A-F7sSAekrwtJ4_KIm95_Ott7oY6wKCuwvzuuQ/viewform] Let us know your score in this thread! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportQuiz1Letusknowyoumadeitthroughthequizbypostinghere_258690/]

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.

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