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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.  To ensure that our group chats remain vibrant and inclusive support spaces for everyone, we are making a few adjustments: * Group Chats’ 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:  * At least 3-5 participants are willing to participate in a specific group chat.  * Or, they can become room support or discussion leaders for specific group chats and host at least 2 weekly sessions.  * 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 (let’s say 60 minutes). After completion of discussion, the room will be closed.    * Re-evaluation Period: We will monitor participation and reassess the situation every month.  * The group chats return to popup chats:  * 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.  Thank you.   @heather225
Introduction to the Playground Group Chat
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 October 29th
...See more Hello teens, Welcome to the Playground!  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.  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:  * Anyone can participate and ensure to be nice, and respectful to all.  * 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.  * Keep the competition healthy and in the team/ game spirit.  * 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.  What are you waiting for?  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 “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)
Transformative experience w/ Sharing Circle: Justmiles
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 July 24th
...See more Hello all,  It has been 4 years since Sharing Circle launched and in these 4 years, thousands of members benefitted from joining and participating in the Sharing Circle. To capture some of the experiences, we have initiated an initiative: How was your experience with Sharing Circle?  Sharing Circle is a supportive turn-based activity where members may take 7 minutes to share and get support. It offers a supportive atmosphere for all where we are accepted and not judged. These sessions run every hour on the hour, 7 days a week. So in today’s edition, we will share @Justmiles experiences in the Sharing Circle in their own words. Miles is one of the regular participants of Sharing Circle and joined the community in November 2020. Miles described their Sharing Circle experience as “very amazing, very productive, and supportive.” The safe and open environment fostered by the circle played a pivotal role in their journey. They shared that the sharing circle was instrumental in helping them achieve “peace with having schizophrenia and drug recovery.”  Please join me in congratulating them on being 600+ days sober and taking small steps every day to continue the journey of recovery and progress. This profound experience highlights the transformative power of sharing and finding support within a community. Miles emphasized the circle’s supportive, caring, and mesmerizing qualities.  Join Sharing Circle with us today!  [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_e900fbcbe5db2b7bSaBpz_hkdPa6dGxRZeleXg]
Bullying
by PatienceImpatiens
Last post
 March 29th
...See more Why I am not seeking any support in groups anymore. Trigger Warning: mention of suicide (other people, not myself)   Yesterday in the afternoon, I sought support on a group chat, my beloved Sharing Circle. At least, it used to be “beloved.”   I did bring up my issue I was hoping to toss into the group for what is usually intelligent and supportive feedback. Very quickly, the topic of the group conversation became: Bullying.   Which was fine, when it was us exploring our own attitudes towards bullying and what we were doing about them, but less so, when one of the participants in the Sharing Circle started engaging in vicious bullying of their own.   I felt compelled, in my mind, to defend a person I knew well, who was not standing down, and who called out the bully. I am proud of that person. I didn’t, at that moment in time, have the personal resources to do or say anything beyond that. I tried to share a story about a bully who got Karma, but then later, after exiting the Sharing Circle, my mind turned to another case, that had a much less rosy ending, where the boy turned to suicide as his solution for long-lasting bullying he was enduring at his school. My mind also turned to a beloved co-worker, who took her own life after being bullied by, of all people, her own husband.   These thoughts made me feel very sad. And the sadness has persisted to today, when I am still feeling this mourning of the loss of these two souls, along with other souls (would you like me to list them?) who have died at their own hand because of being bullied: by others, by society, by their own families, by their terrible feeling of unworthiness.   Sometimes I am sad anyway about the turn society seems to take, with bullies being rewarded for their bad actions.    Also, I didn’t like it that it took at least fifteen minutes for a Community Mod to show up after they had been called.   I’m tired of reporting this sort of thing.   I’m tired of taking screen shots. I’m tired of trying to keep up with people who have rogue accounts or who create accounts just to pester, bother and torment other people who are coming here for support. Some really mean and manipulative people out there. Who needs that energy?   I’m tired of seeing my friends leave this site because they have been bullied terribly.   All of this is wearing out my soul.   I will take a rest now. Perhaps I will deactivate my account. Perhaps not. I have a choice.   I already know that it will do no good to “report.” This has proven to be like a Timeless and Endless Vortex of Shame and Uselessness when I have done it.   So, I will withdraw from this site until I have found my own Center and Ground again.    Which will surely happen.   In the meantime, to the Bullies, I would like to say this: 1.     Don’t mock people. 2.    Don’t taunt or tease people about the things they are sensitive about. That’s mean. 3.    If you have nothing nice to say here, don’t say anything. 4.    Stop picking fights. 5.    Leave this site for people who are seeking support. 6.    Your actions as a Bully are not welcome here. 7.     I am angry at your actions, and I choose to not engage. 8.    I will not mute you, because you are, sadly, part of society. 9.    I will tolerate you, but in the case of this website, I have a choice, so I will not enter groups for now. 10. I will continue to live, and I will live well in spite of your sad attempts at mocking and meanness. 11.  Go away. 12.   When you figure how to act better, maybe you can come crawling back. 13.  You possibly will find people to help you, or you will find people who Remember and who seek Justice. And Justice will be Served.   Sincerely yours, Patience  
Book Discussion: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (Yalom and Leszcz)
by CalmRosebud
Last post
 March 22nd
...See more Hi, Friends and Readers, I would like to discuss the book, "The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy," (6th edition) by Irvin D. Yalom and Molyn Leszcz, (2020). Why? Because writing my thoughts helps me to process what I am reading. Perhaps you will find some of my thoughts interesting, perhaps not. Historically, books I'm reading and my so called discussion fly over here somewhat like a lead balloon.  So, I'll say honestly, I'm doing this for myself, for my own self-knowledge about the way an "ideal" group can function to actually help the participants to actualize our lives in a better way.  I've been reading this book, in my way, which is the ADHD way, haphazardly, skipping around to something that interests me, focusing on a chapter that seems especially relevant at the moment, really "digging into" some of the stories that are told here. Because of who I am, I will not take a methodical chapter by chapter approach. Rather, when I read something that I find interesting, and I have a reflection about it, I will write here about it. I expect little to no input here. Please don't feel obligated to write something if you don't feel strongly moved to do so.  I will only ask that you do me the honor of using your own words rather than relying on artificial intelligence to do it for you. I'm interested in fresh and interesting, "real" (as it were) thoughts. I already know my own thoughts are "real," and I trust myself, so I'll place my thoughts here. In other words, please, no canned platitudes or attempts at "making me feel better." I feel okay! I hope you feel okay too! Being interested in the workings of the human mind, and how we can feel "better," whatever that means, is really what I'm interested in exploring here. And, I'm willing to learn something from reading this book! So, here goes Nothing! Love and Courage, Rose
Host a sharing circle
by brightFlake
Last post
 February 16th
...See more Hello,  I want to host a sharing circle. And specifically I want to host a teen sharing circle. Kindly guide me how to and what are the requirements? @hope @sunisshiningandsoareyou  Kind regards.
*nervous noises*
by AayushreeKalyani
Last post
 July 22nd, 2023
...See more Almost a year ago I went on my first solo trip to Shillong just to make sure that I could. Because I knew that less than a month later I’ll be in Pune, my first time being in Maharashtra, and I’ll be looking for a house to rent because I have already made my mother pay a hefty amount for my admission. So there was no going back. And to top it off, I was all alone. But the best part about the whole thing was that, be it in Shillong or Pune, I wasn’t unreasonably scared. Nor did I have a full blown panic attack and fall behind on my house hunt. I was house hunting, going to university and doing long assignments all at the same time while staying at a hotel. And I wasn’t scared. A year later, I’m in my hometown, at the comfort of my house, enjoying a three month long vacation, with my dogs around and I am scared beyond my wits. I’ll be turning 23 a week from today and I am scared with the feeling of getting old. So scared that I’ve been losing sleep. I’d step out of my shoes and look at me from a distance and laugh at my face because my fear is irrational and but I can’t. It’s making and not making sense all at the same time. So I took a walk today, early. Like sunrise early. And as I was soaking in my vitamins, I tried to frantically go back to my school days when I’d wake up early to go to school with a sigh most mornings wishing fervently to be in my twenties sooner than ever. I’m at the age little me coveted for. And life’s now good. I have almost achieved all the dreams 13 year old Aayushree had dreamt of for now. Well, the realistic dreams. Because 13 year old Aayushree also believed she’d be married or at least dating Sidharth Malhotra by 2023. So, if you’ve come with me so far, I’d like to ask you, where do you put a pin on the irrationality of your fears? Where’s the point where you draw the line? I’ll look for your answers in the comments. I have always believed a fear is a fear is a fear. Fear fuzzes you. Probably I’ll laugh about it one day. But for now, that day couldn’t come soon enough.
Start up
by carefulNest7366
Last post
 August 19th, 2022
...See more Hi. Just wanted to make this space more active
Changes to Teen Member Sharing Circles
by bookworm274
Last post
 April 14th, 2022
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you are all well! I thought I would create a post just to highlight @ASilentObserver 's post that you can find here - click me! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TeenOnlyZone_123/TeenCMStation_590/IntroducingThemeBasedTeenSharingCircles_275424/] If anyone has any questions they would like to raise or have any confusions, please do let us know! I have sent messages to anyone who was on the sign up schedule to let you know about the change in timings and to invite you to edit the new sign up schedule which you can find here! [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZHKwnH67g9YuIlGcdCCa76lBDA17Bk20hrEEMIP-UDY/edit#gid=0] If you have not received a message from me then feel free to message me about the sessions. It is important that you fill out this new schedule so that we know who is hosting and when and can ensure that there is coverage of the sessions! If you have any problems with editing this sheet then please contact me and I will help you. Taglist: @29amy @Arianahelps2005 @Angelx28 @bookworm274 @bigBlueberry1679 @courageousheart96 @Izzy274 @mamtasha22 @mcshereforu @starmelon7 @trustworthysoul @YourEmmmie @Yournewfriend13
Announcing New Host!
by bookworm274
Last post
 March 17th, 2022
...See more Hey everyone, please join me in welcoming a new host to our team - we are proud to announce that @bigBlueberry1679 has shown dedication to the team and passed their training so they are now a committed host! A huge thank you to them for stepping up to be a host and helping us to continue to provide these sessions to the community where members can have a safe and supportive space to share and receive support ❤️ Tagging: @ASilentObserver @SuryanshSingh @Hope @CheeryMango @hopebeyondpain SC taglist: @29amy @Angelx28 @ahhhhelpimalive @amazingstar4357 @babydino69 @bookworm274 @bigBlueberry1679 @hopebeyondpain @imaginativeDime5226 @Izzy274 @mamtasha22 @mcshereforu @starmelon7 @TheResilientDancer @trustworthysoul @YourEmmmie @Yournewfriend13
Announcing New Host!
by bookworm274
Last post
 January 23rd, 2022
...See more Hello everyone, I hope you are well 💜 Please join me in welcoming @29amy as our new committed host! She has shown consistency and dedication in her hosting which we sincerely appreciate! A huge thank you to her for stepping up to be a host and helping us to continue to provide these sessions to the community where members can have a safe and supportive space to share and receive support. We are incredibly happy to have you officially be joining our team - we look forward to seeing your impact and support to the community! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- tagging : @Hope @ASilentObserver @CheeryMango @SuryanshSingh @hopebeyondpain
Co-host communication thread: Stars and Leader
by bookworm274
Last post
 January 11th, 2022
...See more @leader00 and @Fallenstarss As you are both members you're unfortunately unable to message each other but as you are now co-hosts for the Tuesday sharing circle you both host, we thought it may be easier for you two to have this communication thread. So you two can use this thread to communicate with one another about your hosting etc! Take care ❤️
Announcing New Hosts!
by bookworm274
Last post
 December 13th, 2021
...See more Hello, everyone - I hope you are all well! Please join me in welcoming our new hosts: @SoftFaith2004 , @xinyii11 and @ahhhhelpmeimalive 💜 They have all shown consistency and dedication in their hosting which we sincerely appreciate! A huge thank you to them all for stepping up to be a host and helping us to continue to provide these sessions to the community where members can have a safe and supportive space to share and receive support! We are super happy to have you on the team and know you will be amazing additions! We look forward to seeing your impact and support to the team and the community! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interested in becoming a Teen Sharing Circles host? If so, please apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPe2N1QUjB_KEFF_EhAtZymtydkkIFlruU7u0lC35q4eTztA/viewform] Tagging : @Hope @ASilentObserver @CheeryMango @SuryanshSingh @hopebeyondpain
New updates & Recruiting New STLs and PAs for Teen Sharing Circle team!
by Suryansh
Last post
 November 18th, 2021
...See more Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Sharing Circles are now an important part of our daily 7 Cups Support Sessions. We make continuous changes to enhance the session and provide better quality support to our members. Keeping this point in mind, we will soon be introducing two new teams: 1. Sharing Circle Peer Support team This team will be aiming to provide Peer Support to our hosts and participants who got triggered while being in the session. 2. Sharing Circle Outreach team This team will be aiming towards spreading the word about Sharing Circles so the team can be expanded and we can cover most of the timezones to provide support to all members living in any corner of this world. For this, we also need new leaders to help us ensure the coverage of the current projects and the new projects under the Teen Sharing Circle team. The new leaders who will be onboarded will be currently supporting the team with the Current projects until we introduce new projects. With all that, I am so happy to announce New Vacancies for the Teen Sharing Circle Leadership team. We are recruiting 2 new Project Agents and a Support Team Leader. If you are interested, please feel free to apply ~~~HERE~~~ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK1332I9xj_ht97fTorSplrZ6hLOtEtoOTb4MdI3MVV7d3rA/viewform] (Currently only Listeners are allowed for these positions) For any queries/suggestions, feel free to reach out to @bookworm274 [http://www.7cups.com/@bookworm274], or @hopebeyondpain [http://www.7cups.com/@hopebeyondpain], or @Suryansh [http://www.7cups.com/@Suryansh]. Tagging: @ASilentObserver @AnnaTess @bookworm274 @hopebeyondpain

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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