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Changes to Group Chat Structure to Foster Community
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 October 29th
...See more Hi everyone, We have recently noticed a decline in support and participation in our group chats. While we appreciate everyone's contributions, we have found that the low activity level in different group chats has discouraged many members from engaging in conversations. Many enter the quieter chats and when they see it quiet, they tend to leave which is doing no good to offer them much-needed support.Ā  To ensure that our group chats remain vibrant and inclusive support spaces for everyone, we are making a few adjustments: * Group Chatsā€™ Pop-up Status: The following group chats will temporarily return to pop-up status. This means these group chats will be open during scheduled discussions or as per your request. To request these chats to open, these requirements need to be fulfilled:Ā  * At least 3-5 participants are willing to participate in a specific group chat.Ā  * Or, they can become room support or discussion leaders for specific group chats and host at least 2 weekly sessions.Ā  * If you meet either of the requirements, you can inform a community moderator on shift to help you open a group chat for a specific period (letā€™s say 60 minutes). After completion of discussion, the room will be closed.Ā  Ā  * Re-evaluation Period: We will monitor participation and reassess the situation every month.Ā  * The group chats return to popup chats:Ā  * Relationship Support * LGBTQ Support * Listener Community Room Also, we updated the rotation group chat schedule after assessing the participation & support levels. The new rotational schedule is as follows: * Monday & Tuesday: Loneliness Support * Wednesday: Anxiety Support * Thursday & Friday: Relationship Support * Saturday & Sunday: Trauma Support We hope this change will encourage more active support and engagement and make it easier for everyone to stay connected. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.Ā  Thank you.Ā Ā  @heather225
Introduction to the Playground Group Chat
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 October 29th
...See more Hello teens, Welcome to the Playground!Ā  We are introducing a new group chat called: The Playground to fuel and support the games and lighthearted activities demand. If you are also looking for a fun escape filled with laughter and friendly competition then, this is your one-stop space for all things wordplay and games. We have everything from classic alphabet games and mind-bending trivia to hilarious Mad Libs and word scrambles.Ā  Also if you are new to any game, we are all about creating a welcoming space where everyone can learn, play, and have a blast together. The rules of participation are simple:Ā  * Anyone can participate and ensure to be nice, and respectful to all.Ā  * Observe before play. If you are new to a game, ensure to observe how others are playing and keep your questions to be asked at the end of the session.Ā  * Keep the competition healthy and in the team/ game spirit.Ā  * Be yourself, have fun, and enjoy. A big shout-out and thank you to @CommunityModIris for the feedback and idea of bringing this chat together.Ā  What are you waiting for?Ā  Come say hi in our playground!
Room Supporter: Updated Requirements and Application
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 October 26th
...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 ā€œNewbieā€ 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 ā€œNewbieā€ badge i.e. being a member for 4+ weeks * Have the ā€œSupportive Smileā€ badge * Complete the ā€œCompassion Course [https://docs.google.com/a/7cups.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform]ā€ ** 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 ā€œRoom Supporterā€ 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 someoneā€™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)
Inculcating Inclusivity, Eradicating Exclusivity
by
Last post
 August 27th, 2023
...See more ļ»æAt 7 Cups, All are Welcome. ļ»æWe welcome all who show good conduct, genuinely seek support, and respect community guidelines. Did you see someone in one of our chatrooms [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] with the following two qualities? 1) Was welcoming to those coming in the room, 2) *Was asking icebreaker so that all may feel included in the chat. {an icebreaker as simple as 'how is everyone doing?' to as creative as 'what would you do if you were given unlimited cookies?' -select an icebreaker based on the nature and mood of the room!} *The second point is only when no session or guided discussion is already happening in the room. Please use this thread to give them a shout-out. If you want to do it creatively, make a graphic for them too!
Discussions on Dissociative Disorders
by audienta
Last post
 March 28th, 2023
...See more Hello everyone, As some might have seen in the trauma support subforum, I've started a project to spread awareness and education on dissociative disorders a little more than a week ago. I've recognized that there's a big interest in discussions on all dissociative disorders and on dissociative systems. I've thought about the following plan, but I'd love to hear your feedback: 1. I'm currently working on a chat support guide regarding dissociative disorders. It will have a quiz at the end, and I would like to make that mandatory for every host. In addition to that, we've created scripts that could be used by the hosts during the discussion. 2. I've created a dashboard with a calendar where the hosts can insert their name for the discussions they want to host. I've already got the names of about 15 people who'd like to host these events, and I'd invite them to the dashboard after they've done the dissociative disorders quiz. 3. I'd like to start with two discussions a week, with alternating times. For example, a discussion on dissociative systems every Wednesday, every other week on 2 PM and then on 6 AM EST, and a discussion on all dissociative disorders every Friday, with alternating times as well. What are your thoughts on this plan? Take care, audienta ļ»æ
The Group Support RoundTable: May Edition
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 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 ā€œHiā€ 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
Last post
 May 5th, 2022
...See more Hello all šŸ‘‹, 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 ā€œHiā€ 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
Last post
 April 7th, 2022
...See more Hey Everyone, Iā€™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/].) Iā€™d like to share a short recap of how it works: Whatā€™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 * Donā€™t worry if you arenā€™t sure which Team your subcommunity is on, I can help with that Where will these sessions take place? * Iā€™ll be coordinating the schedule for these sessions to be held in the ā€œGeneral Supportā€ 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. Iā€™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
Last post
 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 itā€™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 ā€œHiā€ 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!

Find our Group Support Discussion Schedule HERE.

New to the 7 Cups community?Ā 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.Ā 

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.Ā Ā 

Please join us in our newest and most popular room,Ā Sharing CircleĀ 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.Ā For information on joining the team as a host by clickĀ 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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