Launching the Room Supporters Buddy Program

I am excited to announce that the Buddy Program has been expanded to include Room Supporters!

An Overview of the Buddy Program:

Becoming a room supporter is such an exciting experience. It might also feel a bit overwhelming at first as you begin hosting, meeting new participants, and becoming familiar with 7 Cups policies for group sessions. That’s what makes the Buddy Program a great resource for support. A Big Buddy is someone you can turn to for support as you begin your journey. A Big Buddy is an experienced session leader who you can ask questions, get tips about hosting, learn about policies, so much more!

As a Big Buddy, you must be active and passionate about group support. To become a Big Buddy, you will need to have a minimum of 4 weeks of experience in your leadership roles.

Expectations of the Big Buddy

As a Big Buddy, you’ve completed training for your Community Leader role, are knowledgeable about the guidelines and rules for the community, have high warmth, and provided quality group discussions. As a Big Buddy, you will be providing support to your Little Buddy by guiding them through their first weeks as a group support leader. As a Group Support Buddy, your responsibilities may include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• Providing your Little Buddy any links you feel would be beneficial to their growth as a leader

• Introducing them to any training or quality programs you have found beneficial in your experience at 7 Cups

• Helping them to learn and understand best practices as a Group Support Community Leader

• Answering questions and responding (within 48 hours) to your Little Buddy may have about their group support role such as monthly quotas, de-escalation techniques, and active listening in group support rooms

• Provide guidance in a warm, friendly, supportive manner

• Discuss confidentiality rules and be mindful of the confidential nature of your role as a Big Buddy

• Be non-judgemental

• Offer encouraging feedback and suggestions

• As your schedule allows, you are encouraged to be present as your Little Buddy is hosting sessions

• Check-in with your Little Buddy at least once a week

As A Little Buddy, you will be expected to:

• Be warm and welcoming to your Big Buddy

• Review any links to information your Big Buddy feels would be helpful in your role

• Respond to check-ins from your Big Buddy within 48 hours

• Ask questions about your role. This is your opportunity!

• Remain non-judgemental

• Maintain confidentiality

• As your schedule permits, you may want to join your Big Buddy as they host sessions

Click HERE to fill out the Group Support Buddy Interest Form

This program is also available to Group Moderators. Click HERE for more information.

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