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Room Supporter: Updated Requirements and Application

by ASilentObserver

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)

Join us for the Cupsgiving Celebration in the Group Support Chats

by ASilentObserver

November 21st

Exploration Garden: New Rules to Foster a More Focused Exploration Environment

by ASilentObserver

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!

Inculcating Inclusivity, Eradicating Exclusivity

August 27th, 2023

Discussions on Dissociative Disorders

by audienta

March 28th, 2023

The Group Support RoundTable: May Edition

by ASilentObserver

June 10th, 2022

...See more Hello everyone, I am excited to share the Group Support Roundtable Talks - May Edition. Please check it out here! [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ozdSTGcLMfbZHFUf6WrmmXz5T_mnNpyq/view?usp=sharing](Clickable) Group Chatrooms are a place where everyone joins in and share their emotions and experiences without any judgment. It is encouraging and uplifting how all listen, share and support each other. They relate to and understand how challenges and struggles can be difficult to tackle. I am grateful to you for coming together and building such a compassionate space. Thank you for being with me in the support journey. This edition shares thoughts of some valued members and leaders of the community about the Group Chats and the reasons they participate and some great tips to check out and try. I hope you all find these community collective thoughts and reflections helpful and meaningful while we continue our journey to bring more support to everyone. Honest feedback is welcome! Please share what theme you detect in this round of talks. Please join me to appreciate or simply say “Hi” to all these amazing people who are present in the chatrooms every day making a difference in their own unique ways and approaches. A pleasure to have you with us! Special thanks to @SelflessSpruce1515, @PeacefulGardens, @Cancun, @ElectricTouch2533, @HopieRemi, @EmotionsListener for taking their time to join and share their thoughts with us. Also, please let us know if you like to see or hear anything about Group Chats in these talks. Your inputs and feedback will be much appreciated. See you all in the chatrooms!! [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]

The Group Support RoundTable: April Edition

by ASilentObserver

May 5th, 2022

...See more Hello all 👋, I am excited to share the Group Support Roundtable Talks - April Edition. Please check it out here! [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AuvmurqrYeCWQLpciM5J_oApAAz7J6pZ/view?usp=sharing](Clickable) Group Chatrooms are a place where everyone joins in and share their emotions and experiences without any judgment. It is encouraging and uplifting how all listen, share and support each other. They relate to and understand how challenges and struggles can be difficult to tackle. I am grateful to you for coming together and building such a compassionate space. Thank you for being with me in the support journey. I know we have been through a lot of thick and thins together and still, we have a long way to go and strengthen the group chatrooms further. But also it is important to take a minute and reflect on how far we've come and all the small and big accomplishments we achieved together. I hope you all find these community collective thoughts and reflections helpful and meaningful while we continue our journey to bring more support to everyone. Honest feedback is welcome! Please share what theme you detect in this round of talks. And please join me to appreciate or simply say “Hi” to all these amazing people who are present in the chatrooms every day making a difference in their own unique ways and approaches. A pleasure to have you with us! ------------------------- Special thanks to @KyleBorg, @BlissArt, @prashpal84, @Bubblegumwings1234, @Sunisshiningandsoareyou, @SparkyGizmo, @GoldenNest2727, @ASilentBunny for taking their time to join and share their thoughts with us. [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]See you all in the chatrooms!! [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]

Group Support Team Collaboration Update April 2022

by Sher217

April 7th, 2022

...See more Hey Everyone, I’m checking in regarding the Group Support Team Collaboration Effort. (If you would like to read the original announcement, by ASilentObserver, it can be found here: Support Team Plan - A Collaborative Effort [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupModZone_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/SupportTeamPlanACollaborativeEffort_270219/].) I’d like to share a short recap of how it works: What’s the Goal? * The goal is for Group Support leaders to come together to provide more sessions to the Cups Community to engage in. * The goal is also to pull together to provide coverage on Topics tht may not be receiving attention (due to low staffing with subcommunities). How does this work? * Subcommunities are grouped together to form new Teams (according to a topic) * The new Teams are separated according to Age Group of the session (Teen side or Adult side) * Group Support roles (STL, Chat Mods, RS and Hosts) join together with others, on their new Team, to host sessions. What are the Teams? * The Teen side has 2 Teams * Mental Health Team * Lifestyle Team * The Adult side has 6 Teams * Group 1 Team * Group 2 Team * Group 3 Team * Group 4 Team * Group 5 Team * Group 6 Team * Don’t worry if you aren’t sure which Team your subcommunity is on, I can help with that Where will these sessions take place? * I’ll be coordinating the schedule for these sessions to be held in the “General Support” rooms, on each side. * If the General Support room is already booked on a particular day & time, you can open your subcommunity specific room as well. I’ll be reaching out to the Subcommunity Team Leaders to answer any questions, offer support in any areas they need, share the link to the GS Collaboration Dashboard, and start scheduling sessions, so please feel free to PM me as well, if needed. Tagging Subcommunity Leaders: @ASilentObserver CMLs / CMs @Azalea98 @Bubblegumwings1234 @CheeryMango @EmmaE @KateDoskocilova @Lucy2 @M4GIC @MoonlightHelper1 @PoliteOcean @Power @RumpleSteeleSkin @Sher217 @soulsings @VerseArt @aeris156 @ashlyntheordinary @bookworm274 @DonaldDraper @Eudaimonia99 @Greenchoice1 @HelaHeals @hopedreamlove @LavenderHere @mamtasha22 @MyNameIsNicole @ouiCherie @pamharley003 @QuietMagic @SnailPurple @tami150 @tranquilbear14 @usefulSummer3139 @whenitsdarklookforstars STLs: @amiablePeace77 @EmmaE @EvelyneRose @Greenchoice1 @KateDoskocilova @pamharley003 @PoliteOcean @vivelespatates ~ Sher

The Group Support RoundTable: March Edition

by ASilentObserver

April 3rd, 2022

...See more Hi everyone! I am excited to share with you this new idea that we were working on for like a month. We call it: The Group Support Roundtable!! Group Support Roundtable utilizes a magazine format and shares the thoughts of the users and leaders of Group Support. It is an effort to share and communicate what one thinks about chat rooms, or a group support role and how they see it making a difference in the community. We all come from different backgrounds and have our rough days too but it is so beautiful to see how everyone comes together in the chatroom to share, support, listen or even complain and share feedback together on various topics. It is so lovely to see what our members and leaders built in the chatroom. I know it is not perfect and there is a way to go to make it better than ever, but these community collective thoughts are a reflection that every single step counts even though we may not realize the impact it’s making at the time. I hope you all find it meaningful and it helps bring in more support to many out there who haven't met us yet in the chatrooms. Honest feedback is welcome! And please join me to appreciate or simply say “Hi” to all these amazing people who are present in the chatrooms every day making a difference in their own unique ways and approaches. A pleasure to have you with us! Please find the first edition here! Open the link! [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6VRuLh60stgB_zzNCLb19ZrQxQfv6AU/view] ------------------------- Special thanks to @emotionaltalker2260, @help127, @blueriver5968, @MoonLemon48, @fallenangel19, @paisleyprincess421, and @amiablepeace77 for joining me and sharing their valuable thoughts. Also thank you to @frenchtoastclub for coming up with the name of the idea

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

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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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