how exactly do i get a listener?
i understand what they are for but if i don’t need them at the moment, what should i do?
i am also unsure how exactly to message someone if i am in need of help/someone to talk to. like, how do i start it? should i introduce myself? is there a specific way i should do that?
please help, thanks!!
Hi,
You have to voice out to me. May be i can help you out. We both might think different and there is high possibility for help.
I'm listening.
@modestTangerine2193 If you don't need a listener right now, there is no need to do anything. You can choose for yourself how you use 7 Cups.
There is no specific way to start a chat. You can introduce yourself if that feels OK to you. Or you can start some other way.
To find a listener to chat to, go to the Browse Listeners page. Choose any listener who has a green blob and a Chat Now button. Press the button and send a message. If there is no reply, please report the listener so they can get help to understand their role better.
Charlie
@modestTangerine2193
Hi there! Welome to 7 Cups.
If you feel you don't need a listener right now, 7 Cups has so many different resources you could explore.
If you look at the top navigation bar, you have the "Path" option, here you will find many resources you can take part in which can help in many different areas and can help you to raise your member level and gain some new badges (I love gaining badges!)
If you click the "Chat" option, here you can look at your inbox but you will also see "Groups", here are the public chat rooms and you will find rooms to socialize in and you will also find focused sessions, these chat rooms have moderators to ensure safety so please read the chat room rules located at the bottom of all chat rooms,
If you click the "Community" option, you will find the forums, they a huge! and have so much information in them, someone may be seeking support and you may have the answer! or likewise, you can create threads about anything that interests you or things you would like to ask the community, both members and listeners can post and respond.
If you click the "Advice" option, you will find lots of useful resources and information, fact sheets, i.e. there is information for people who may have trouble sleeping which will give information about possible causes and how to implement good sleep hygiene.
If you do feel you want to speak to a listener, if you click the "Home" button, on the right hand side, you should see "Find A Listener" or a "Connect/Chat Now" option, Find A Listener will show you all online listeners where you can search for someone that is suitable for you, or Connect/Chat Now will put you in the general chat queue for a Listener.
I hope this really helps you, don't be afraid to reach out if you need any further help or guidance.
Take care <3
thank you!! i am on step 15 or 16 (not sure exactly which) of my path right now and it keeps telling me that i can connect with a listener and not letting me do anything else
@modestTangerine2193
Hey, within My Path, you should have an option that says "Choose Your Path", if you click this, you can search for a personalized path, so if you struggle with depression for example, there are depression focused pathways.
Let me know if you manage it and how you get on :)
Just say whatever is on your mind
@modestTangerine2193 Please select "connect with a listener". You can access that at any time by clicking the "strat new chat" button or on Noni, the friendly bot. In this way you will be connected with the first available listener. If you want to choose your own listener (there's a chance they won't be online at the moment) you can browse listeners here: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
Hope this was helpful!
