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Are You Ready to Tackle Your Goals? Join the Wellness Accountability Huddle! 🌿

by Heather225

2 days ago

...See more Are you ready to take your wellness journey to the next level with real community support? Whether you’ve been part of our past challenges or are looking for a fresh start in 2026, we invite you to join the Wellness Accountability Huddle. This is a dedicated, closed group for members and listeners who want to stay consistent with their health and wellness goals, covering everything from physical fitness and nutrition to mindfulness, healing, and emotional balance. What to Expect The Huddle is a structured 5-week journey where we build habits together. Each week features a specific focus: Week 1: Introductions & Vision Setting Week 2: Embracing Goals & Sharing Progress Week 3: The Power of Mindfulness and Self-Care Week 4: Navigating Setbacks with Resilience Week 5: Celebrating Growth & Next Steps To make the most of your experience: * Participate in the group chat at least once a week. * Introduce yourself and your wellness goals in Week 1 (required to confirm your spot). * Be open to sharing your progress, supporting others, and practicing respectful communication. * Follow all 7 Cups chatroom and community guidelines. How to Join To keep this space supportive and focused, this is a closed group for adults (18+). Let’s build healthy habits together. Invites for this group start going out next week, so reserve your spot today! 👉 Sign Up Here! [https://forms.gle/FWJro9iKPKaWTSBt5]👈 Questions? Leave them below! ------------------------- * FAQ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/WellnessAccountabilityHuddleFrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ_375491] * 2026 Signup Schedule [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/MarkYourCalendars2026WellnessAccountabilityHuddleSchedule_375489/]

Accountability Wellness Huddle Support Thread

by AffyAvo

July 23rd

Shared Spaces, Shared Respect: A Reminder on Tolerance & Inclusivity

by Heather225

July 12th

...See more Hi everyone! 7 Cups is, at its core, a global sanctuary built on empathy, acceptance, and community. We host a wide variety of group chat rooms to ensure that every individual, regardless of their background, struggles, or identity, has a safe place to feel seen and supported. We want to address a situation that occasionally comes up across our platform, particularly within our LGBTQ+ room, regarding how we interact with spaces that might not apply to us. Sometimes, individuals enter a room simply to express discomfort with its presence on their sidebar or to ask how to remove it. Entering any topic-based support room, whether it’s for the LGBTQ+ community, grief support, chronic illness, (etc., to question its visibility can unintentionally disrupt the supportive environment inside. For communities that may already face outside challenges, our rooms need to remain absolute safe havens. When an interaction makes members feel like they have to defend their right to be visible, it impacts the core purpose of that support group. True tolerance means embracing that spaces exist for everyone, respecting their right to be visible, and allowing those rooms to remain peaceful and inclusive. How the Chat List Works To clear up any confusion and prevent these unintended disruptions: * Active public rooms display automatically so those in need can find them. Listings cannot be customized or hidden individually. * Visibility is not enrollment: Seeing a room on the list does not mean you are a member or obligated to engage. * You choose where to enter: If a room or topic doesn’t apply to your life or beliefs, you simply do not have to enter. The most supportive choice you can make for your fellow members is to just scroll past. No matter which room you visit or find comfort in: You belong here, you are welcome, and your spaces are valid. Let’s continue to choose kindness, hold ourselves to a high standard of mutual respect, and do our caring community proud. ------------------------- Please review our full 7 Cups Community Guidelines to learn more about our standards for respect, safety, and inclusivity. [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/]

A Dedicated Channel for Community Moderator Feedback & Support

New Mod Buddy scheme for Sharing Circle hosts!

by Lou73

April 10th, 2023

Chatroom Moderator Support

by ASilentObserver

November 13th, 2022

Introduction... Group Support Workshop w/ ComMods Announcement

...See more Hi, Don’t like to write a grumbly post about 7cups because I have gained so much from it, helping me through the here and now, but also teaching me life lessons. Didn’t feel this could be ignored though, as it’s such a massive problem. I am aware that recently the way of commodding has changed, to member mods and teen-listener mods. I know I am not the only person who has had some real issues with this. Sometimes, in teen member rooms, we will not see a mod at all for 4hrs or more. This allows many members to go unsupported, as mods provide stability of support when the rooms are quiet. Before, we had the room supporter request form, is there a way to bring this back into the chatroom guidelines again to at least attempt to help this issue? But worse, many incidents are happening, that break 7cups guidelines. People in crisis refusing to log off, triggering one person, or a whole room. People sharing offsite contact. People using the wrong rooms for the wrong purposes. To name a few. As members noticing this, we do all we can, filling out the emergency mod form, pmming the mod if they have been seen at all on a shift. TCR has turned into a place for sharing offsite contact, for conflict. Any members trying to put in polite reminders get attacked for that – not just at the time, but if meeting the member again in the same or a different room, they are already against you. 7cups is meant to be a place for support. It’s turned into a place that is daunting, and support feels so non existent. The direct bullying, lack of support increases anxiety, fear, and lowers self-worth. It seems the focus of member mods even when there is no teen-listener mod is always the adult rooms. We’ve been told that they are more...interesting... but why does that excuse the things that are happening on the teenie side? Please can someone recognise that things are not working? We are asked to fill out forms, asked to do all these things but what is the point if this makes no difference either? To the admins, please listen. Things can’t stay the same. To members and listeners, do you have anything to add? What's going well, what isn't going well, or ideas to solve? @TayTayy @CommunityModAaron (had conversation about this with these two lovely people) @7cupscommunity @ASilentObserver @Heather225 (didn't know which leaders to tag)

My Favorite Mod Thread!

September 11th, 2022

Lessons Learned: Letters from Experienced Mods to their Newbie Mod Selves:

by soulsings

September 5th, 2022

...See more soulsings writes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xfcpuEz7fXMxCxl5ehuEVTEZ-oO9shNe1IYfcqA_EwA/edit?usp=sharing Hi Mod Newbie. Welcome to the hardest job you can have at 7cups! Somedays you may have people attacking and threatening you or trying to circumvent the guidelines. They may say Mod Alert when you come in the room. They may call you bad names. Do not let any of that get under your skin. You are bigger than that and do not wallow in the mud people sling at you. You are here for a higher calling: to help other people and to keep 7cups a safe place. There are great times too when people may thank you for leading a discussion that has changed their life! It does happen but not as often as we like. The skills you are going to need are patience and compassion. Everyone, even the taunters and disrupters, needs empathy and compassion. People do not act like that calling people names if they are happy. They are miserable and suffering from deep wounds. Do not hate them. They at least need you to be neutral to them if you cannot find compassion in your heart. Remember that no mod can get rid of all the problem people. Sometimes we can just deflect the criticism and change the flavor of the discussion. Sometimes we can only calm things down for a while. So dont try to sterilize 7cups. It will not be a place that people would inhabit. Everyone does not feel what you feel or believe what you believe. What you can do as much as you are able to is make 7cups a better place to get support for people who want support. Keep the discussions going and keep supporting the people who really want to change the direction they are heading. Keep the discussions safe but be kind and compassionate. Be willing to give out 3 verbal warnings to try to calm things down before passing out warnings. Be careful who you give warnings to. Sometimes the disrupters try to get people who want to calmly discuss things agitated and angry. When the mod starts giving them the warnings then the disrupters slip away. Use discretion when giving warnings and restraint so that the bystanders are not baited into being upset and getting caught instead of the instigators. Remember, no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. Try to mod with someone else so you are not faced with this alone. The more secure you are as a person the more stress you can handle without getting over emotional. Remember everyone, even those that throw mud on you, are your friends. They may not know it now, but being a mod is so difficult if you have enemies. Only have friends. And be a friend to all. Maybe they will just learn to be a friend too someday.

Chronic insomnia and anxiety

by Fancydancer

August 18th, 2022

Group Support Moderator Request Dashboard (Moderators Only)

by CheeryMango

August 8th, 2022

...See more Hello Mod Team! Hope you're doing well. For those of you who may not know, there is a Group Support Moderator Request dashboard that allows us as moderators to quickly identify the room which needs moderation and gives us a brief idea of what is going on so we can respond to the situation and help de-escalate it by taking any necessary actions. If you do not currently have access to the Group Support Moderator Request dashboard, please comment below and I will send it to you 1-1. How can you help? You can get notified via email every time a request for mod is submitted. To do this, please follow the given steps: 1. Click on “Tools” on the response sheet 2. Click on “Notification Rules” 3. Choose options: Notify me when ‘A user submits a form’ and Notify me with ‘Email - straight away’ Note: This dashboard is shared with our Community Moderators who also help to provide 24/7 moderation coverage in the rooms. Every moderator is encouraged to help out in keeping our rooms safe and supportive. If you see an emergency request and are going to take it, please put your name down on the respective row before you do so. This will help to avoid any clashes In case of any queries, please feel free to reach out to me 1-1 or respond to this thread. Thank you! @ColorfuldogsofParadise @caringPanda45 @gentleSun78 @pamharley003 @caringPanda45 @gentleSun78 @MrsAshleyMarie @DrDonut @Greenchoice1 @astro0koal240 @blitheEmbrace27 @mentalspace7cup @Oceanwaves16 @leafycup @EmmaE @Ginevra962 @leafycup @MollyT @SoftFaith2004 @Kara13V @WeedyGarden @azuladragon34 @blitheEmbrace27 @gentleSun78 @whenitsdarklookforstars @LoveLilly @mentalspace7cup @rrretsuko @whenitsdarklookforstars @LuluRings @Mankka @VerseArt @hopedreamlove @CheeryMango @AnnaTess @azuladragon34 @DonaldDraper @DrDonut @EmmaE @kindLemonade @mentalspace7cup @AndyAllen @Banjothebudgie @HelpfulGem04 @Hope2103 @KateDoskocilova @Listeningsarinn @DonaldDraper @amiablePeace77 @kindLemonade @soulsings @AndyAllen @AnnaTess @Asher @AriadneLove @Banjothebudgie @DigitalKnight @DrDonut @Fristo @Ginevra962 @Greenchoice1 @HealTheHealer @HelpfulGem04 @Listeningsarinn @LoveLilly @Mankka @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MollyT @Starlasky @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @Vick5123 @astro0koala240 @calmingMermaid5761 @considerateOrange2567 @crystalclearnow @cuteeeezombieeee @kkea @mamtasha22 @pamharley003 @rrretsuko @starryskies108 @xoBeebosBubsxo @StarlitSky4762 @Xe @azuladragon34 @sophiasanae @kindLemonade @mamtasha22 @AriadneLove @MidwesternCalmSeeker @PuzichkinCat @Starlasky @mamasha22 @xoBeebosBubsxo @SoftFaith2004 @hopedreamlove @xoBeebosBubsxo @AlwaysEli @EmmaE @leafycup @Greenchoice1 @Kara13V @Listeningsarinn @WelcomeToChat @Xe @Oceanwaves16 @KimsonTheSteveFundYPOC @enchantedlove @Bubblegumwings1234 @PeaceLoveandPaws @kindSoul10 @jovialButterfly6752 @compassionateTree4567 @kieran000 @rebecca947 @PoliteOcean

Moderator Activity Log Form

by PuzichkinCat

December 2nd, 2021

...See more all blue text [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue] contains a hyperlink Hello Group Moderators team! The final month of the year has begun, a time of celebration and good wishes we send to one another. On that note, we have some helpful updates to share with you, with a focus on safety and clarity. We are reintroducing the updated Moderator Activity Log Form. All moderators should already have access to it, no additional links are required. If you are a Group Support moderator but don’t have access to the form, please message @CheeryMango, @EvelyneRose or @PuzichkinCat to receive access. (Please do not share the form with anyone, and do not post the link in public spaces) When to submit the Moderator Activity Log Form Even though our group support rooms are meant to be safe and supportive spaces for all, sometimes, as moderators, we may find ourselves in difficult or tense situations in rooms and need to share our side of the situation. This could mean showing we did the right thing as a moderator, or reporting the event to see what we could have done differently or whether the situation could have been handled better, or for any other potential outcomes or benefits from sharing your perspective of a situation you handled in a group room. Remember that as a team, we’re always growing and improving together. We encourage you to file the Moderator Activity Log form if you have used moderation tools and/or conflict resolution methods, to remain accountable for and transparent in your actions. Your responses to this form will be kept confidential and will only be used to your benefit and to better support you in your role as a moderator. If there are learning opportunities, more training and resources will be offered to those who request them. We’re in this together, and we’ve got your back! Please note, this form should NOT be used to report interpersonal conflicts with other users or as a replacement for behavioral reports. Remember to not include any irrelevant/revealing/sensitive or confidential information about other users, instead, please focus on the group support event you are describing and how you handled it. We encourage you to use this form especially: * To report the use of moderation tools or techniques * To tell your side of the story When to not use this form: * To report a conflict with another member or listener (instead, please submit a request here [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new]) Please see Filing Behavioral Report Forms: All the information you might need [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdatesInformationFortheCommunity_100/HsHangout_1970/FilingBehavioralReportFormsAlltheinformationyoumightneed_242537/] Updates made * Changed the name of the form for clarity * Removed outdated information * Clarified the form in regards to the ethical principles of our community And more! Useful Information * Community Guidelines [https://tinyurl.com/7CupsGuidelines] * Chatroom Rules Guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-5Hy0PrfD2dciQmS9kavBQE1NOdpawRaa6s9lqYdls/edit#heading=h.k8mtwth3yfnl] * Room Support Request Update [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/GroupSupportInformationandUpdates_822/IntroducingRoomSupportRequestForm_260738/] and Room Support Request Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJMfFAs6M98zEqLEezqi-1J970GvjeeMQ7Jtj-1bfmFYPi8w/viewform] * De-escalation Techniques for Community Leaders [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/GroupSupportHostTrainingGuidelinesandInformation_2301/DeescalationTechniquesforCommunityLeaders_264283/] * Group Support Buddy Program [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/GroupModZone_196/GroupSupportBuddyRelaunch_258212/] If you have any feedback or questions about this form or anything else relating to your moderator role, feel free to message @PuzichkinCat (GSML), @CheeryMango (Mod Lead, adults) @EvelyneRose (Mod Lead, teens) Thank you, @LuluRings, @ASilentObserver, @Cheerymango, and the whole GSML Team for their help with these updates. Tagging: Adults @amiablePeace77 @AnnaTess @azuladragon34 @Banjothebudgie @blitheEmbrace27 @caringPanda45 @cheerfulIcecream @Colorfuldogsofparadise @compassionateTree4567 @courageousheart96 @CheeryMango @DonaldDraper @DrDonut @Fristo @gentleSun78 @HealTheHealer @HopieRemi @jovialButterfly6752 @LuluRings @Mankka @mentalspace7cup @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MindfulListener82 @MrsAshleyMarie @pamharley003 @PeaceLoveandPaws @PoliteOcean @PuzichkinCat @RebekahRoyal @robynlouise @RumpleSteeleSkin @SoftFaith2004 @starryskies108 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @TrickyRicky @VerseArt @WeedyGarden Teens @astro0koal240 @calmingMermaid5761 @considerateOrange2567 @cuteeeezombieeee @EmmaE @enchantedlove @Greenchoice1 @HelpfulGem04 @Hope2103 @hopedreamlove @Kara13V @KateDoskocilova @kieran000 @kkea @leafycup @Listeningsarinn @LoveLilly @mamasha22 @MollyT @Oceanwaves16 @rrretsuko @SoftFaith2004 @sophiasanae @Starlasky @Vick5123 @whenitsdarklookforstars

Group Support Buddy Relaunch

by CheeryMango

September 4th, 2021

...See more Hello everyone! I am happy to introduce the relaunch of the Group Support Buddy Program Although becoming a chat room moderator can feel very exciting, it can be intimidating at first, and somewhat overwhelming. To provide moderators with additional support we would like to offer having Chatroom Moderator Buddies! Chatroom Moderator Buddy is someone who can support you as you go through the group support journey, answer any questions you may have about your role as a moderator, share moderation and de-escalation tips, and even help you moderate and host in the various rooms! In the Buddy Program, there are two roles: Little Buddy and Big Buddy. Big Buddies are experienced chat room moderators who provide support and assistance to Little Buddies. Someone who is new to their role or who wants additional assistance will be a Little Buddy. Requirements to become a Big Buddy * Must be active in the Group Support rooms * Have been a chat room moderator for at least 4 weeks * Must be passionate about providing support to fellow moderators * Open to receiving and giving feedback Expectations of the Big Buddy As a Big Buddy, you’ve completed training for your Community Leader role, are knowledgeable about the guidelines and rules for the community, have high warmth, and provided quality group discussions. As a Big Buddy, you will be providing support to your Little Buddy by guiding them through their first weeks as a group support leader. As a Group Support Buddy, your responsibilities may include, but not necessarily be limited to: * Providing your Little Buddy any links you feel would be beneficial to their growth as a leader * Introducing them to any training or quality programs you have found beneficial in your experience at 7 Cups * Helping them to learn and understand best practices as a Group Support Community Leader * Answering questions and responding (within 48 hours) to your Little Buddy may have about their group support role such as monthly quotas, de-escalation techniques, and active listening in group support rooms * Provide guidance in a warm, friendly, supportive manner * Discuss confidentiality rules and be mindful of the confidential nature of your role as a Big Buddy * Be non-judgemental * Offer encouraging feedback and suggestions * As your schedule allows, you are encouraged to be present as your Little Buddy is hosting sessions * Check-in with your Little Buddy at least once a week Expectations of the Little Buddy: As a Little Buddy, you will be paired up with either an experienced Community Leader who has consistently provided and hosted quality group support roles for some time. Your Big Buddy, along with members of the sub community you represent, are here to support you on your journey. Take time to ask any questions you may have, learn about growth opportunities available at 7 Cups, and read over any helpful links they provide. Your Big Buddy is here to help you succeed and gain confidence as a Community Leader. You can expect your Big Buddy to: * Check-in with you at least once a week and respond to your questions within 48 hours * Provide information you may need to become comfortable and confident in your role * Address any questions or concerns you may have about your role in Group Support * Remain non-judgemental * Maintain confidentiality * Offer constructive feedback * Attend or even cohost during one of your sessions, as their schedule permits Click HERE to fill out the Group Support Buddy Interest Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEUfEDQZdThb6Glhts7CenPpJP5IlypeC_s0yxtAak6HGGhQ/viewform] This program is also available to room supporters. Click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/RoomSupporterZone_2296/LaunchingtheRoomSupportersBuddyProgram_262281/] for more information. If you have any questions, please reach out to me 1-1 or comment below. Adult Mods: @caringPanda45 @gentleSun78 @pamharley003 @amiablePeace77 @DrDonut @blitheEmbrace27 @bluelotus99 @bouncyVoice4149 @mentalspace7cup @DonaldDraper @Happy900 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @VerseArt @WeedyGarden @azuladragon34 @rachsxo @CheeryMango @LuluRings @competentParadise6344 @Mankka @EvelyneRose @DigitalKnight @CompassionateDreamer8522 @Asher @AnnaTess @kindLemonade @Andyallen @HopefulBambi @AlwaysEli @soulsings @JustOneMoreEpisode @MidwesternCalmSeeker @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @crystalclearnow @optimisticDay8079 @StarlitSky4762 @Gozzil @DreamTouch @unique73 @KimsonTheSteveFundYPOC @richuyulin @compassionateTree4567 @PeaceLoveandPaws @RumpleSteeleSkin @rebecca947 @RebekahRoyal @ @SummerBreeze00 @PoliteOcean @Xe @AriadneLove @jovialButterfly6752 @starryskies108 @brilliantTurtle89 @Erica @kindSoul10 @ASilentObserver @Banjothebudgie @MrsAshleyMarie @HopieRemi @Bubblegumwings1234 @HealTheHealer @wonderfulRainbow817 @xoBeebosBubsxo @WelcomeToChat Teen Mods @Greenchoice1 @astro0koala240 @considerateParadise6717 @leafycup @Azalea98 @calmingMermaid5761 @sia1325 @whenitsdarklookforstars @Clara139175 @EmmaE @Kara13V @shiningSky3745 @Chloe563 @LoveLilly @hopedreamlove @AriJoseph @Bubbles2025 @lemonbot @itssoren @Listeningsarinn @KateDoskocilova @HelpfulGem04 @mamtasha22 @Emily328 @LoveLilly @NaiK15 @cuteeeezombieeee @cuteOrange213 @kieran000 @enchantedlove @SuryanshSingh @kieran000 @kkea @Vick5123 @rrretsuko @sophiasanae

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