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The Gratitude Project: List 3 Things That You Are Grateful For...
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
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 11 hours ago
...See more Hi there, Today we will learn a little more about gratitude and learn how to express this. Studies have shown that if you practice daily gratitude practice, it can make you feel happier and improve your health. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one already has and not ones future desires or hopes. It is generated from within. This social emotion strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history, and it stems from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. Studies show that specific areas of the brain are involved in experiencing and expressing gratitude. Brain scans of people assigned a task that stimulates gratitude show lasting changes in the prefrontal cortex that heighten sensitivity to future experiences of gratitude, thus feeling happier and healthier. Please list 3 things that you are grateful for and share daily if you feel comfortable to do so!
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How can you fill up your cup today?
by AshleyNFlewellenLPC
Last post
 January 19th
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Day 1: 25 Days of Gratitude, Self-Care and Personal Growth for 2024!
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
 December 25th, 2024
...See more Hi everyone! Happy 1st December and time goes so quickly. I'm excited to start a 25-day challenge focused on gratitude, self-care, and personal growth for 2024. Those of you may remember that we did this last year and as it was so popular it might be useful to continue. This journey is for anyone looking to nurture their mental health, cultivate positive and perhaps even new habits, and find more joy in their daily lives. Why 25 Days? * Small Steps, big impact: We'll break down larger goals into manageable daily tasks. * Habit formation: 25 days is a useful time frame to establish new habits. * Community support: We'll be here to encourage and support each other throughout the challenge. What to Expect: * Daily prompts and engaging therapeutic content: Each day, we'll share prompts related to gratitude, self-care, or personal growth. * A safe sharing space: Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and progress in the comments. * Community support: Let's create a positive and supportive space for everyone. Let's Get Started! We are excited that you're on this journey with us at 7 Cups! Remember: * Be kind to yourself: It's okay to miss a day or two or even five. Just pick up where you left off and all are welcome to participate! * Progress, not perfection: Focus on making small improvements each day. * Celebrate your wins: No matter how small, acknowledge your achievements. 🌻 Let's make this a month of positive change and it’s okay if you are not feeling as positive as you would like to be. We understand that sometimes no matter what you believe, the holiday season can be challenging for many reasons, we are here for you and you may find some of our prompts and content helpful.  Day 1: What is one thing you’ve done recently to take care of your mental health and well-being, and how did it make you feel? Photo by Brigitte Tohm [https://unsplash.com/@brigittetohm?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/photos/flat-lay-photography-of-leaves-with-cup-of-coffee-and-three-macarons-on-chopping-board-EAay7Aj4jbc?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash] Day 2 Self-Care and Personal Growth [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day225DaysofGratitudeSelfCareandPersonalGrowth_341549/]   [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day225DaysofGratitudeSelfCareandPersonalGrowth_341549/] Day 3 Christmas and Hanukkah Trivia [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day3ChristmasandHanukkahTrivia_341634/] Day 4 Dealing with difficult people during the holiday season [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/DevelopingHealthyCopingSkills_2253/Day425DaysDealingwithdifficultpeopleduringtheholidayseason_341729/] Day 5 Celebrate the Holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day5CelebratetheHolidays_341824/] Day 6 Journalling to Cultivate Flourishing [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day6JournallingtoCultivateFlourishing_341863/] Day 7 Surviving the Holidays [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day7SurvivingtheHolidaysHowtoMindourMentalHealth_341909/]  Day 8 Managing Blood Sugar Levels [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day8ManagingBloodSugarLevelsduringtheHolidaySeason_341985/] Day 9 Cultivating Optimism: Turning Difficult Moments into Opportunities [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/ReflectionCorner_2175/Day9CultivatingOptimismTurningDifficultMomentsintoOpportunities_342077/] Day 10 Building Resilience in Challenging Times [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day10BuildingResilienceinChallengingTimes_342152/] Day 11 Coping skills Christmas Blue [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day11CopingskillsChristmasBlues_342265/?post=3722911] Day 12 The "What Went Well" Technique [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/ReflectionCorner_2175/Day12TheWhatWentWellTechnique_342325/] [https://unsplash.com/photos/flat-lay-photography-of-leaves-with-cup-of-coffee-and-three-macarons-on-chopping-board-EAay7Aj4jbc?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash] Day 13 People Who Made My Year Special [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/ReflectionCorner_2175/Day13PeopleWhoMadeMyYearSpecial_342368/] Day 14: Gratitude for Imperfection [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day14GratitudeforImperfectionPerfectlyImperfectChallenge_342540/] Day 15 Share a small act of kindness [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day15Shareasmallactofkindnessyouwitnessedorexperienced_342456/] Day 16  Embracing Change: Lessons from the Past Year [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/ReflectionCorner_2175/Day16EmbracingChangeLessonsfromthePastYear_342893/] Day 17 The Science of Grit: Developing Perseverance [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/TheScienceofGritUnlockingPerseveranceandLongTermGoalstoFlourish_342608/] Day 19  A Simple Christmas [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day19ASimpleChristmas_342707/] Day 20   Self-Compassion: How to Be Kind to Yourself [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day20SelfCompassionHowtoBeKindtoYourself_342753/] Day 21    Grateful for the Journey: Reflecting on 2024 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/ReflectionCorner_2175/Day21GratefulfortheJourneyReflectingon2024_342897/] Day 22   Create meaningful holiday traditions to cherish [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day22Createmeaningfulholidaytraditionstocherish_342889/] Day 23 Letting Go: Finding Peace Through the "Leaves on a Stream" Technique [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/ReflectionCorner_2175/Day23LettingGoFindingPeaceThroughtheLeavesonaStreamTechnique_343064/] Day 24  Christmas Eve Holiday Traditions [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/ChristmasEveHolidayTraditions_342971/]  Day 25 Share Your Wish for 7 Cups in 2025! 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I hate Maldaptive daydreaming so much
by tallHemlock5534
Last post
 February 24th, 2024
...See more I hate it so much. I use to daydream about video games with themes of war, violence and action later on i imagined being in sports. I used to imagine myself in the game when i was daydreaming as a kid and young teen. Now i think about it makes me uncomfortable and crazy because in real life im very gentle person. But this disorder ruined me and my social skills and made me stay immature. Like i had differnet norms and habits than everyone like depressive fantasies different music and weird music like from video games. Im not interesting to socialize with and i couldnt relate socially to a lot of people and i was never really funny and i have low self esteem. Recently i changed my habits watching new movues listening to music, recently social life slightly better but i wished i had developed new habits years ago and develop better social relationships. Does anyone feel like this?
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Dealing with Academic Pressure
by compkiwi
Last post
 June 6th, 2023
...See more Dealing with Academic pressure Maintaining a good academic record is what most of us aspire to achieve nowadays. The methods of achieving it are varied and are different for different people. However, one common method to ensure good marks in your examinations was, is and always will be – hard work and determination. However, some people may be putting in sufficient effort and may still feel unsure about their capability to perform. If you are such a person, you are not alone. But fear not, for I have the perfect to-do list for you to do so that you will not experience exam stress Make a study-schedule: § Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and material. § NEVER try to complete large amounts of portion in a small-time span – it almost always never works out, it is usually a waste of effort, time and energy. § Give yourself small rewards after completing your task for the day. § It is okay to have days where you aren’t as productive in general but make sure to regulate the number of times you do this. § If you’re thinking of making a study group, ensure that the group will actually study during that time and not just sit around and gossip § Find what your preferred learning style is and learn via that method. If you are a visual learner, you could watch videos on youtube which explain the concept § Get creative! Try making some notes of your own which always works out well by writing down the material on paper. Execution of the schedule: § Adhere to the plan as much as possible. While it may seem tempting to delay some of the topics to the buffer days you have added, try to stick to the plan. § Never push forward the plan unless it Is absolutely necessary § Take breaks as appropriate. Exercising, sleeping enough and eating well are key for you to maintain your health. § Ensure you do not burn yourself out. § If you seem to struggle with a topic, reach out to your group or teacher for help. § Do not panic if you miss out on some topics. Buffer days may help or consider a crash course from a friend. § Do not doubt yourself or procrastinate – it only makes things worse at the end of the day. On the approach of the day of the exam § Try revising your study material again and practicing some questions § Ideally, practice some previous year question papers § Go through your syllabus to ensure you have gone through everything required and haven’t missed out on any portion. § Do your favorite hobby, step outside and take a breather, hang out with friends. With this I am sure that any one of you will certainly perform well in the examinations and also not have exam stress at all. Getting rid of your examination stress will at the end, lead you to performing better in the examinations and getting a good academic score. Also remember life is a marathon and not a SPRINT.
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7 Cups Online Therapy Community Forum Guidelines
by amiablePeace77
Last post
 May 28th, 2023
...See more Hello everyone 💙 Below are some guidelines which we kindly ask you to respect when making threads or posts in the 7cups Online Therapy Community. Thank you. 💙 When writing Therapy Community forum posts, it's important to keep in mind the purpose of the forum: to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to share their experiences and seek support from others. Please consider the following guidelines before posting: 1. Be empathetic: Remember that the people reading your post may be going through a difficult time. Show empathy and understanding in your language, and avoid judgement or criticism. 2. Share your own experiences: If you have personal experience with the topic at hand, sharing your story can help others feel less alone and more understood. 3. Provide helpful resources: If you have found any helpful books, websites, or other resources, share them with the group. This can help others find the support they need. 4. Encourage positivity: While it's important to acknowledge and validate difficult emotions, it's also helpful to focus on the positive. Encourage others to think about what they are grateful for or what brings them joy. Remember, the Therapy Community forums are a place for support and encouragement for all people visiting 7 Cups. By following these tips, you can help others feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Insurance
by passionateNorth3588
Last post
 December 12th, 2022
...See more Who do you give your insurance info to so you can talk to a therapist,
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NAMI
by blitheSun94
Last post
 September 25th, 2022
...See more The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides support, awareness, and resources to those living with mental illness through advocacy and fundraising events. This year I was blessed enough to participate in a 5K NAMI walk and donate 100$ to the fight for "Stoping out Stigma". The turn out was overwhelming. They had live performers and professional speakers sharing their stories and shared passion. I made it all morning without getting teary, but my strength wavered during the moment of silence to honor loved ones lost to mental illness. This is such a powerful movement, and I am proud to be a part of it. Be kind. Be well. https://www.nami.org/
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Loving Kindness Can Heal Our Hearts and Minds
by soulsings
Last post
 April 16th, 2022
...See more Many people I talk to say they have trouble being kind to themselves. It is not easy to overcome old habits, but with practice old habits can be superseded by new ones. So here are some free practice videos to experience loving kindness for ourselves and others. Take easy people that you do not have big problems with. Eventually even those may come into your practice, but start out easy. Short Videos Loving Kindness Meditation The Medical City https://youtu.be/eCVHvK3NBeE This is only 5 minutes and has good spacing It also avoids the problem of sending kindness to those we have difficulties with 5 Minutes - 5 Minute Guided Loving Kindness not a lot of directions in terms of what to say Meditation https://youtu.be/QhmrkcX2eDo 8 Minutes relaxing voice Guided meditation - Loving kindness https://youtu.be/ra8199F1Vfc what I like is she asks us to Notice rather than do something 10 Minutes Metta Meditation Loving Kindness and Compassion | Voice NICE SPACING Only https://youtu.be/ZaUEDFcCD9w As I see your pain, my pain releases different idea that makes sense to me. 12 Minutes Loving Kindness Meditation ~ Metta Meditation (12 mins) Zanna Yoga https://youtu.be/l_p-qmzyaaE I also love the ocean 13 Minutes Joan Borysenko Loving kindness meditation for peace and happiness - Monday Meditations https://youtu.be/VV59sbZXIfw Very Relaxing 21 Minutes This is by Kristin Neff who is well known for work in compassion but is 21 minutes. But nice spacing https://youtu.be/9cxtdiXBQDk
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Dealing with grief and depression
by turquoiseBeechwood7823
Last post
 March 31st, 2022
...See more hi everyone. My partner of 20 years committed suicide last August and I was the person who found her. The first 6 months after it happened was the worst time of my life. I feel better now, but still have my bad days
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7cups Therapy Subcom Resource Links Page - Updated 1-14-2022
by soulsings
Last post
 January 7th, 2022
...See more We get many requests for resources here at 7cups. To help people have easy access to these resources here is a list of resources available at this time. This page will be updated as more resources become available. I hope you find the kind of support you are looking for. These may give you some options to consider. 7cup Therapist answers to questions by Members [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsOnlineTherapy_157/AMAwiththe7CupsTherapists_1133/] on many different Mental Health Issues - AMA ask me anything where you can see answers to some of the same questions you probably have asked. Read more here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsOnlineTherapy_157/AMAwiththe7CupsTherapists_1133/] Text Based Chat With A Live Person If you are looking for online therapy at 7cups, there is a paid option. More info here https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1 [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1] To fine out what happens in Online Therapy at 7 Cups, click here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsOnlineTherapy_157/TheLatestonTherapySubcom_2349/WhatHappensDuring7CupsOnlineTherapy_296347/] For free options: You can browse for a listener. https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] [http://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] When you are contacted by a trained listener, you will have the opportunity to share about any topic within community guidelines and within the scope of the listeners preferences and expertise. Chat is confidential and private and happens in the message area of your 1-1 personal message page. Sharing Circle is listed as one of the Group Support rooms https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] In this room each person can request to be put in the queue for a turn at sharing their situation they want to discuss. Each person has up to 5 minutes. These sessions are moderated to insure a supportive environment. Discussions and Group Support sessions on topics of concern to many people of all ages 18 and over https://www.7cups.com/forum/50OverCommunity_193/TeamToolsandTeamUpdates_1705/50plusDiscussionsScheduleandTopics_207920/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/50OverCommunity_193/TeamToolsandTeamUpdates_1705/50plusDiscussionsScheduleandTopics_207920/] These discussions are a place for safe and supportive sharing and learning for anyone 18 and older. There are 1 or more hosts that present a topic issue for discussion about methods of coping with various challenges people may face. These sessions are moderated to insure a supportive environment. For teens and adults, you can also check the Community Calendar [https://www.7cups.com/home/communityCalendar.php]for discussions for people and special events. Self Help Resources There are free self help guides https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php that offer insightful info and options for coping with many of the challenges people face. Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective means of coping with challenging situations in our lives in the short term and in the long term can effect lasting changes in our outlook on life. The Mindfulness Video Resource Library contains many short videos by experts and peers in the field of mindfulness using the Youtube website. No registration required to view. https://www.7cups.com/forum/MindfulnessSupportCommunity_106/ResourceLibrary_1062/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/MindfulnessSupportCommunity_106/ResourceLibrary_1062/] Life Style Changes Many people are finding that they can make their situations more manageable by changes in their lives by creating new habits and abandoning old ones. If you want to try lifestyle changes in addition to seeking professional help, you might consider exercise, mindfulness, eating healthy moderate protein and low-carb diet, getting fresh air and either online or in real life social contact. Watch for more articles on life-style changes.
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Please let me know a free and effective psychotherapeutic service. I'll be so grateful.
by cottagecorehut
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 December 29th, 2021
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Childhood Emotional Trauma
by PeterPan1973
Last post
 September 16th, 2021
...See more What is the most appropriate treatment option for childhood trauma? Does CBT help in tackling the same? 
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What Resources/Threads are Most Useful?
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
 July 20th, 2021
...See more Hello there! I hope you are all well and keeping safe. I wondered what resources/threads are most useful to you in this online sub-community? We want to make this space yours and continuously update it so it's welcoming, informative and engaging. Please let us know what you would like to see more of perhaps its therapist involvement, icebreaker threads that encourage you to contribute, fun topics, threads on mental health topics.... The space is yours and we look forward to your suggestions! Take care,
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Supportive Psychotherapy
by Ren
Last post
 July 20th, 2021
...See more What is Supportive Psychotherapy? The primary goal of supportive psychotherapy is to strengthen the individual's ability to cope effectively with various life stressors. This is accomplished by: 1. Listening closely and actively 2. Showing genuine empathy 3. Helping clients have a better understanding of their current situation 4. Helping them explore the options available to them 5. Helping them find hope despite difficult circumstances 6. Reinforcing and strengthening their resilience to the challenges they face 7. Maintaining or building up their self-esteem 8. Encouraging them to share their feelings and thought Like most forms of psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy is also geared towards reducing or alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. These qualities match active listening skills and is used by online therapists here at 7cups. Internet-based supportive psychotherapy is a type of supportive psychotherapy that is characterized by having a two-hour initial meeting between the individual and therapist, and then periodic and occasional study conducted by therapist through email and telephone. Who can Benefit from Supportive Psychotherapy? Supportive psychotherapy can be helpful to a wide range of individuals. However, it is especially ideal for the following types of individuals: 1. Those who are focused on surviving as opposed to self-actualizing (e.g. individuals with a chronic physical or mental illness and limited financial resources who are just trying to get through each day) 2. Individuals who are going through an acute crisis in their lives and doing their best to simply get through it 3. Individuals who currently lack a solid support system and are struggling to cope with a challenging situation 4. Individuals who would not respond well (e.g. it would cause more problems than it would be beneficial) to therapy designed to bring about any type of fundamental change In supportive psychotherapy, a very strong emphasis is placed on the relationship between therapist and individual. Therapists strive to make their clients feel supported, understood, and safe. This particular form of therapy is about as non-threatening as they come. Therapists dont poke and prod their clients for deeply personal information, or challenge or confront them as part of therapy. Instead, they work towards nurturing a warm, positive relationship with their clients. This, in turn, helps clients feel more inclined and comfortable working towards their treatment goals in collaboration with the therapist. How Supportive Psychotherapy Works: Supportive psychotherapy works by helping individuals make the necessary changes and tough decisions that will enable them to effectively cope with whatever challenging theyre facing. Challenges can include a wide range of things, such as the death of a loved one, a difficult life transition (e.g. getting divorced or changing jobs), dealing with a major setback, or learning to live with and manage a chronic physical or mental health condition. As with many other types of therapy, the process starts by encouraging the client to talk freely and openly about how he or she feels about and views the situation. A strong sense of trust in the therapist, including his or her ability to genuinely understand what the client is feeling, helps facilitate this process. That being said, its also important that therapy clients trust that the therapist believes in them. Benefits of Supportive Psychotherapy: Supportive psychotherapy offers many potential benefits for those who receive it. They include: 1. Greater flexibility 2. Improved coping skills 3. Increased adaptability to difficult events or situations 4. Improved self-esteem 5. Greater resilience 6. Increased emotional wellbeing and stability 7. Better relationships with others

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