Discussion 1: Introduction to Group Support
Hi everyone! This is the first post of the course. Before we embark on the leadership and development aspects of groups, let's step back and immerse ourselves in the heart of 7Cups: Group Support.
Group support transcends the dictionary definition of a mere collection of individuals. It's a dynamic arena where attitudes, behaviors, and growth intertwine to create a powerful tapestry of connection and transformation.
At 7Cups, we started with personalized 1-on-1 support, but our community yearned for more. Recognizing the unique power of collective interaction, we nurtured group support as a safe haven for learning, sharing, and collective growth. We meticulously crafted chat rooms – not just as communication channels, but as embraceable spaces where diverse needs and aspirations blossom.
Today, over 150 dedicated chat rooms cater to a spectrum of purposes, catering to both adults and teens, listeners and members. From finding solace and navigating challenges to celebrating milestones and forging vibrant bonds, these rooms ignite the magic of belonging.
Moving forward, we identified the needs of moderating these rooms, so we introduced the chat room moderator role, figured out we need facilitators to lead different sessions in the chat rooms, so added Support Session Leader and On-spot Host as the recent addition to it. We figured out the safety issues in the chat rooms, and we badge locked the rooms. So as we learned more about the needs and demands, we kept iterating and evolving group support for better experiences and support for everyone. We are on a journey to build the best group support. And, we will continue to progress …
Remember, active participation in these discussions and activities is your stepping stone to implementing your learnings within the chat rooms, actively contributing to the vibrant landscape of group support.
Let's embark on this collaborative journey, where growth happens not just individually, but in the pulsating heart of our empowered community!
Question for reflection - Which group room do you like to spend the most time in and why?
@Hope
I like the lister group room. You have so many positive people there and they listen to you and they are so alive and ambition to be there.
@Hope
I like to spend time in a couple rooms actually. The Listener and Member rooms. Everyone in both rooms are kind and I like helping out in both rooms when I can.
@Hope
Mindfulness helps us to relax the body and mind, which in turn may reduce stress. Stress can lead to many physical, emotional and mental health problems.My favorite group room is the Mindfulness room. In this room, there are informative and interactive discussions led by @soulsings @amiablePeace77 and @adventorousBranch3786. It's a pity I didn't learn about the practice of mindfulness as a child.
@Hope Thank you so much for your post hope!
I like to spend my time in teen listeners room most. When I was a teen listener, chatroom supporters and fellow listeners helped me a lot on my confusions with my listener journey. It impressed me a lot and made me a better listener on 7cups. After I get my peer supporter role and ATL badge, I love stucking in the room to help newbie listeners too.
It is such a warm and awesome room filled with kindness and useful resources that leads many listeners having a wonderful journey in 7cups. That's why I love the teen listeners room even though I'm already aging up as an adult teen listener. It is one of my reason persisting in being a listener here 7cups for such years.
@Hope
So far I have found the Listener Support Group that I like. I am also trying new group rooms to build my learning experiences and learn about different support groups.
1 I like 50+ and mindfulness since I can learn a lot there.
The sc and eg helps me heal.
I also like mcr and support 24/7. It seems like sense of community.
@Hope The group I spend the most time in is the relationship stress room because everyone is so supportive there. As someone who has been through my own relationship issues, it is heart warming to see the support that other listeners give people going through similar struggles. It gives me hope that when I was going through a lot that if I had known about 7 cups that I couldve had the support I needed too. I also enjoy the teen rooms because they are always so happy and positive.
@Hope This is a hard one to choose!
Because of the incredible passion that goes into these and engagement Fifty Plus room - the sessions give for pausing and reflecting.
It encouraged the individual to develop sense of autonomy without being too forceful
Well done guys.
Well done to other rooms who still make my top 10 - listener support room, exploration garden. anxiety support room, disability room, loneliness room, listener community room, listener sharing circle, member sharing circle.
@Hope
Question for reflection - Which group room do you like to spend the most time in and why?
I am kind of new to 7Cups, so I haven't gotten the chance to explore all the rooms yet. But, of the ones I have explored, the Teen Listeners room was great. I got some good feedback on my listening, and there was generally good vibes all around.
I think for me on l side the lsr and listener discussion rooms. I find hang with other listeners fun and I like learning. About different discussions topics.
on m side I like to hang out in. Newbie hub. , 50+ , mindfulness , eg and. Positivity room. I think how supportive and kind everyone in those rooms are. I also like supporting a teen that just aged in the newbie hub.
