Online Volunteer Opportunities: Why should I be a 7Cups listener?
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Being a listener is truly an amazing experience. If you're someone who's a good listener, likes to try and help other people, and just want to talk in general, it's a great thing. Once you're a listener you start to learn new social skills such as how to talk to people about very specific situations, how other people look at situations, and you get to meet people that might be going through something that you once did. Personally for me I've learned tons on how to be better at listening, I've found ways to deal with my situations differently and better after talking to another person who had a similar situation, and best of all it's just an amazing community to be apart of.
I have experienced so much issues in my years living on this earth. I found 7c one night when I felt I was losing it. I connected with a few listeners and made several friends and since them 7c have been my family. I feel like i know how valuable a listener is and that I can pay forward what I received here as a member. That's why I became a listener, to help others the same way I was helped by my listeners and friends.
Anonymous - Expert in Depression
August 20th, 2015 10:29am
7 Cups of Tea is a wonderful site that allows you to provide anonymous support to whom ever you wish whenever you want. It gives you the potential to make a positive influence in someone's life, and create change.
Anonymous
September 4th, 2015 2:58pm
I think if we will try tracing back evolution, we will find we all have the same roots. I mean we are all in this together! We all want to love and to be loved , accepted , and understood . And may be sometimes life doesn't work according to us at that time we may feel hopeless.. that's the time we can help each other. Personally i feel happy and satisfied after helping a person .
Anonymous
September 26th, 2015 3:52am
You should be a 7 cups listener because you have the opportunity to help people in need and make a difference in how many people feel. You could actually make a positive impact on someone who has been burdened by sadness or depression for a long time and helping someone like this could help you too in a way. And it could help improve you as a person if you want to do more good.
Being a 7Cups listener is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. You get to help people, and you're not only making them feel good, you feel good yourself.
It's an amazing experience, you get to meet and help new people, be a support for people who need it, better understand yourself and explore problems, make friends with other listeners, and do things that really make a difference; I will never regret my decision to join- best choice of my life.
Im here because of my internship. Another reason that made me be here is because I love helping. I can totally understand when people want to talk and to be listened. Im glad I have found this site
Anonymous
January 15th, 2018 10:11pm
Becoming a 7 Cups listener not only gives you the opportunity to help others in need, but also helps you to learn, grow and mature!
Anonymous
September 29th, 2015 6:04am
You should become a listener because it's a great feeling knowing that you may have help someone cheer their day up or have helped them with a problem that they may have had
Anonymous
October 31st, 2017 1:13am
Being a 7cups listener helps teach you the difference between empathy and sympathy, helps you become even more compassionate, and helps you learn how to talk less and listen more. Additionally, you will find many people with varying degrees of different issues and backgrounds, and those people can help you feel not so alone in your own struggles, or even teach you something new you had known about or realized before. After being a listener, I have found myself using listening skills offline in casual conversations all the time, and it has improved my social skills significantly. I also listen to myself a little easier and am a little kinder in my internal dialogue. Great question!
I have found that Listening on 7cups has helped me in just about every aspect of my life. It made me realize what I want to do for a career, it cheers me up, and it helps other people! Why NOT be a 7cups listener?
Being a 7 Cups listener allows you to give back to the online mental health community and provide support for those that need it. This is a very important online tool and being a part of this group is very fulfilling
Why should I be a Listener? Because I have suffered in my life, and I know the pain, fear, and terror that comes with those things. To keep that experience to myself would be selfish, because I can relate to people in similar situations. Even if I cannot put myself in their situation, I can do my best to understand it given my own experiences. If you have dealt with it, chances are you can help others deal with it.
Anonymous
November 28th, 2015 8:59am
I want to be a 7Cups listener to help better myself and get a head start on a possible psych career.
You will eventually grow as a person, it helps not just the person listening but also you yourself. It helps you to learn to self reflect and urges you on to be kind.
Being a listener is so cool! You get to help the community in a new way. You get to help people and be there for others.
If you are an individual whom enjoys helping others, can effectively listen, and be a non-judgmental/ understanding person, you may be able to help many. Everyone is different with their listening style, and maybe you are exactly the person was searching for.
Being a 7cups listener enables you to give your time when it suits you and can fit around all kinds of timetables. It also enables you to learn a great deal about mental health while being in an environment where you are able to reach out to others if you need further information or advice. In all being a 7cups listener helps you greatly and allows you to reach some of the most vulnerable people who would not otherwise have anyone to hear their stories frustration and pain.
I won't know until I've had the chance to try and help others by listening. Blah, blah, blah, 100 characters.
because i love to help people to are wanting it and are seeking the help that the may need through help
Simply because listening is 1st step to feel good about your self when you give other care ..everything around you will be beautiful
Because helping someone can be very rewarded and making a difference in their life in a positive way is also a lovely thing to do.
Just for the sake of making other's people day better. It is my personal belief that before we die, since we do not know where we might go as there are way too many people that suggest way too many destinations, it is always a good thing that before we leave we at least leave back a positive resonance on this planet. Even if you made someone smile just for two minutes when they are having a bad day, you did something good for someone else
Anonymous
November 21st, 2015 3:57am
being a listener gives you the chance to develop in Active Listening skills, it gives you the thrill of being able to support strangers and listen to them and spread a little bit of hope. a little goes a long way with that. it's also nice just to help people who are struggling with topics you may be well educated in! these skills are useful in your everyday life, and are very important!
Not only is it rewarding to know that you've helped others, but it's always a time where we can think about others and get our minds off of our own struggles. It's a healthy break. Sometimes, by helping others, we're lucky enough to be able to somehow manage to help ourselves. Don't ask me how, but it really does work.
If you like helping people, especially if you have a passion for it, it's worth it. Empathy can help a person tremendously.
Anonymous
November 7th, 2015 6:44pm
If you like listening to people's stories and provide some solidarity you must join 7cups as a listener.
Anonymous
November 6th, 2015 11:37am
Listeners use their experience to make someone feel better. That would be the best gift one could give or receive...
You should be a 7 cups listener because even though it can be challenging at times, hearing other people's problems at times makes you realize your own are not as big and helping others get through there tough places can lift your spirits as well!
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