Course 4. Foundational Leadership Principles: (Discussion #4) Lead Within the Community

1. Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I am part of this community in the ways I need its support and very much want to see it thrive.
I contribute individually by supporting members through 1:1 chats and replying to forums.
As a team, I am a forum supporter for a couple of different communities and I contribute certain things like posts for example, on a schedule, to make sure we have the resources needed to create interest and the momentum going.
Within the community, I continue to learn and grow by attending trainings that are offered and available to me. That way I can learn the skills to be able to contribute and help keep this community safe, supportive, healthy, and to continue growing.

@Heather225

1. Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.

I am a part of this community because I always follow all the rules and support as many people as I can. I respect everybody's beliefs and if I didn't understand them I would try my best to do so and I would put myself in their shoes in order to get a better picture of the situation. I schedule appointments so I can make sure that I am devoting my time to no more than two members at the time. I am really grateful for everything that I get to do in 7 Cups. I am also a community moderator so I get to support people in groups and make sure that rules are also being followed.

Give an example of how you are a part of this community, and how you are contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community?
I did give this answer in course 2 but I feel it also fits well here.
I'm loving giving my support to others, contributing to the rooms. In fact, because I am 49 I kinda feel like I do have a mothering hen role for the younger ones supporting them.
I have also stepped in to help support new members, welcoming them, and explaining the room when Mods are busy. Also trying to hold the peace in the room.
I'm currently trying to plan a weekly thread for healing in one of the sub-communities.

Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I frequently contribute my services, making a me 7 cups community member. My services include talking to members (induvisual), sharing in group chats (team), and being a part of the verification process (community).

1. Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.

I am contributing to the community by being a good listener and making sure each member is heard and supported during our 1 on 1 chats. As a team, I am helping other members feel welcomed when they enter the group support chats! I always make sure to say hello to them and ask how they are!

@Heather225
Currently I serve as a Peer Supporter, Forum Supporter, and Room Supporter as well as being apart of the Care Team + Outreach Team. I firmly believe that in whatever role I am at one moment it is important all our members/listeners feel supported and cared for. It may be something as simple as welcoming a new community member, or to the other extreme it could be supporting a listener after a rough chat. We all come from different lives so I always keep an open mind to things and to support others no matter what.

@Heather225
Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
- I am part of this community by interacting, working and having fun with my peers within this community. I contribute as an individual by taking 1 on 1 chats, as team by being a room supporter and within the community by simply being here.

▪︎ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how you are contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
~ I am part of the community as an active listener and a leader.
As an individual and first of all as a listener on 7cups, I try my best to help and support members, offer long term support, help them however and whenever I can and just be there for them, providing a listening ear. I support fellow listeners and peers and encourage and support them to the best of my capability.
Within the community, as a leader in group support setting, I offer support in chat rooms by providing a safe and inclusive environment to the members, use active listening skills and foster healthy conversations. Also, help fellow listeners navigate around the site by answering basic questions in the Listener support room and offer support as a trained peer support and chat room supporter.

@Heather225

I am a verified listener and have completed all the available training guides available. I'm also a discussion leader and a forum supporter. I give back to the community everyday :)

1. Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I am contributing as a listener that supports individuals 1-1 and as a forum supporter that primarily replies to member threads to provide support. I participate in various programs that help increase the quality of support I can provide. These are part of systems that help create a supportive place for the members.