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

by Heather225

Tuesday

...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/]

Building Our Best Vibe: A Quick Group Chat Guidelines Refresher

by ASilentObserver

July 10th, 2025

...See more Hello 👋 We have got something super special going on here – a safe and supportive space where we can all connect, share, and grow. To make sure it stays that way for everyone, especially new faces, let's have a quick reminder about our Group Chat Guidelines. Think of them as our community's roadmap for awesome interactions. Building a Welcoming Vibe for Everyone Sometimes, without even realizing it, group chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]can start to feel a bit like exclusive clubs. We want to make sure that doesn't happen here. Every single one of you brings something unique and valuable to our community, and we want everyone to feel seen, heard, and like they truly belong. That means being extra mindful of how we interact. Let's quickly go over some key points from our guidelines that help us all be more inclusive: * Be Respectful & Kind: This is huge! Our chat thrives on kind, supportive, and open-minded conversations. Let's make sure we're always creating an atmosphere where kindness comes first. * Be Inclusive - Use English: For everyone to understand and participate easily, please stick to English in the main chat. This helps new members jump right in and feel part of the conversation. * Be Considerate - No Cliques, No Spam: Let's keep the focus on general support and positive vibes. Avoid long, private conversations that might make others feel left out, and no spamming. * Use Your Mute Button for Conflict: If you're not vibing with someone, that mute button is your friend! It helps you avoid conflict and keeps the room a positive space for everyone else. Let's resolve personal disagreements in private messages. * To check out more guidelines, you can do one of the following: * If you are on desktop or app, click on (...) three dots at the top of the right side of the chat box to open the drop-down menu and click on "Group Chat Rules" to read the guidelines. * You can also directly click on this link (Click here [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Member-Group-Chat-Guidelines-3d56fad48fea49caaeb588a53d30bfe1]) to read the member group chat guidelines as part of the community guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/]. Take a quick refresher quiz on group chat guidelines and share your score with us here. Click here for the quiz! [https://forms.gle/S2qj383Sq5dcia7t7] Please know these guidelines are not just rules; they're the foundation of a truly supportive and inclusive community. When we all follow them, we ensure that every teen, whether they've been here for ages or just joined today, feels welcome and can fully participate. Let's make sure our kindness and openness shine through, welcoming every new voice with open arms. Read these guidelines? Did you take the quiz? Awesome! Let us know you've got this by commenting "I'm in!" and sharing your quiz score below! 👇 ------------------------- P.S.: 1. Thank you to all teens for coming together and coming up with this idea to ensure an inclusive and supportive environment for all in the group chats. 2. If you are encouraged to check this post and take the quiz by any teen member, listeners, or moderator, please know that I requested them to share it with you all. If you know someone too, please share this post and quiz with them too and encourage them to take it. 3. Thank you for being with us.

Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge! Let us know you made it through the quiz by posting here!

by ASilentObserver

November 28th, 2024

Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part I

by ASilentObserver

April 29th, 2024

...See more Welcome to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting. Whether you are a seasoned participant or new to group chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php], this quiz will challenge you and help you deepen your understanding of group support. The guidelines covered in this quiz include: * Be Respectful: This a place for kind, supportive, open-minded conversations only. * Be Appropriate: Graphic, flirtatious, and sexually suggestive language, profiles, links, and content are strictly prohibited. * Be Safe: Sharing social media, personal contacts, and confidential information about fellow members and listeners is not allowed (this includes revealing your member account, or talking about other listeners who are not present, or anyone's username). * Be Inclusive: For moderation and inclusive participation, please use English to chat. By participating in this quiz, you will not only refresh your knowledge but also gain insights into areas where you may need further development. We encourage you to take your time and carefully consider each question before selecting your answer. So, are you ready to challenge yourself and refresh your group support guidelines knowledge? Let's dive into the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz and test your knowledge in this dynamic and engaging learning experience! * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know! Take the Quiz here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform] Credits: The credits of this quiz go to everyone who suggested the guidelines refresher in the last Group Support AMA w/ GS Ambassador @Suryansh. Thank you everyone for your feedback and suggestions. We will roll out more refresher quizzes in the upcoming weeks to cover other group guidelines as well. -------------------------

Quiz: Sharing Circle member powered refresher

by ASilentObserver

February 18th, 2024

...See more Hello Sharing Circle participants and community Are you ready for a refresher quiz? We know it is been a while since our last one, so we have put together a fun and challenging quiz to test your knowledge and help you brush up on your skills. This quiz is designed to be a refresher for all the important elements of Sharing Circle sessions. It is a great opportunity to review what know about member-powered sharing circle sessions. Now, what is the purpose of this quiz? Well, apart from a fun quiz, it serves a few important purposes. First, it helps us ensure that we're all on the same page when it comes to understanding the important elements of a Sharing circle in a member-powered structure. Second, it allows us to identify any gaps in our knowledge and address them in future sessions. And finally, it helps us gauge the effectiveness of our knowledge and make improvements where necessary. The goal is to be effective enablers in a member-powered sharing circle. Don't worry if you're unable to complete the quiz in one sitting. You can pause and resume your progress at any time using your unique quiz link. Just make sure to finish the quiz within the one-week timeframe, as we will be closing it after that. We encourage you to approach this quiz as an opportunity for growth and learning. It's not about achieving a perfect score; it's about engaging with the information, reflecting on your own experiences, and expanding your understanding of member powered sharing circle. So, please take a moment to test your understanding of sharing circles! * Celebrate your knowledge by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4DjNuxMV1BmhO7767XVHmoFxnvnYhn0DpEP-s89nxy0K-pQ/viewform] ------------------------- If you haven't tried the previous quizzes yet, try them here! * Refresher Quiz-I [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- II [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] * Refresher Quiz-III [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- IV [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco6rUb0pINTRAfeUeSu6HHDJX8DDVyYivSeZnTX250VbXfCg/viewform] * Refresher Quiz-V [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexTS5M61WKzLOT3cFj6ZUyhcXy_uYWRy_sJLBVbVNYRHh7FA/viewform]

Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part V

by ASilentObserver

January 21st, 2024

...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part V! Thank you to everyone who attempted previous quizzes so far. I am glad to notice that most of us are aware of the group chat rules. If anyone hasn't attempted it yet, I would invite you to give it a try and let us know. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting. I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include: * Switching Between Listener & Member Accounts * Who can host group support sessions? * If you’d like to organize an event, such as a birthday or cupsversary, it must be approved in advance by an Admin, Ambassador or Community Mod. These sessions can run no longer than 30 minutes. If it’s for the adult and teen side and requires two rooms, they are to be hosted separately (not simultaneously). The more notice the better in case there is not a moderator, and one will be needed. * Respect Special Sessions So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat! * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexTS5M61WKzLOT3cFj6ZUyhcXy_uYWRy_sJLBVbVNYRHh7FA/viewform] ------------------------- If you haven't tried the previous quizzes yet, try them here! * Refresher Quiz-I [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- II [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] * Refresher Quiz-III [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform] * Refresher Quiz- IV [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco6rUb0pINTRAfeUeSu6HHDJX8DDVyYivSeZnTX250VbXfCg/viewform]

Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part II

by ASilentObserver

January 6th, 2024

...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part II! Thank you to everyone who attempted Refresher Part-I [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartI_317922/]. I am glad to notice that most of us got 30/30 which reflects your compassion and understanding of the group chats and its guidelines. If anyone hasn't yet, I would invite you to attempt Quiz-I and share your score with us [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsg94_sb6rSa3hXjW1FKz0geJ_r5EjbWjYYKuRxZvV1o6zA/viewform]. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting. I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include: * * 1. Be Considerate: Don't SPAM the room, please do not give medical advice, and let's keep religion and politics out of our support areas. * 2. The minimum age to be a teen member is 13 and 18 for adults: If you are in the wrong age group, please log out and email community@7cups.com your username and correct birthday so your account can be corrected. * 3. Be Professional: Listeners must be professional and sober at all times. Learn more about the role of a listener in group support or listener rooms. So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat! * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know! Take the Quiz here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] -------------------------

Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part IV

by ASilentObserver

January 3rd, 2024

Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz - Part III

by ASilentObserver

December 16th, 2023

...See more Welcome again to the Group Support Guidelines Refresher Quiz- Part III! Thank you to everyone who attempted Refresher [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartI_317922/]Part I & Refresher [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportGuidelinesRefresherQuizPartII_318340/]Part II. I am glad to notice that most of us are aware of the group chat rules. If anyone hasn't attempted it yet, I would invite you to give it a try and let us know. The goal of these refresher quizzes is to test your knowledge and refresh your memory on the important guidelines of providing support in a group setting. I am sharing the next quiz for our attempt and the guidelines covered in this quiz include: * * Respect Special Sessions: Events and discussions regularly take place in these rooms. Please participate positively and keep to the theme of the room, or you will be warned. * Any attempt to bypass a mute or account ban will result in removal from the site. Login issues? Find out why here. [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036148294-I-can-t-login-to-my-listener-account] * If there is an emergency in the room and no mod is present, you can call one in by filling out the emergency form here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6mgwzVCA-TTDzahtCH7mXdmxE5jTakstcQDWoQ_nXk2CfdA/viewform] Also here is the detailed member chatroom rules guide! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-5Hy0PrfD2dciQmS9kavBQE1NOdpawRaa6s9lqYdls/edit#heading=h.k8mtwth3yfnl] * Respect Our Mods: They are here to make 7 Cups safe and supportive. Let us know how the mods, room supporters, and listeners are doing here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmfpQqScgcFxOSHveQfbP52m-XNu-DBC6oK7ieTHrGQ4hJ3w/viewform] * If you want to leave an appreciation message for a member, please submit it here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5ta51kIeW_wPeRgJhhptDZaSjAPoW2TYsURBzjzHaAcq_w/viewform] So, please take a moment to test your understanding of group chat! * Celebrate your knowledge about group support guidelines by sharing your quiz score here!! * Tag your 5 friends to take this quiz and share their scores. And, they will tag any 5 they know! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbeP6HYeFqkIUIl-QAXrMJz1_EiThBX8hNzAOyJLzllQ_C6A/viewform] Quiz Link [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhqrZSLGP9O5sqfMyco7P0uotYN7Nq3kOpn62lvLFNff4Gg/viewform] -------------------------

Group Support Quiz 1 - Let us know you made it through the quiz by posting here!

by ASilentObserver

November 5th, 2022

Introducing Group Support Quizzes!

by ASilentObserver

September 11th, 2021

...See more The Group Support Leadership Team has been thinking a lot to identify new ways to provide the right information and share more about Group Support Chatrooms. So, we are launching a series of quizzes. The important thing about these quizzes is that they are form-based and auto-graded to ensure you can get the result as soon as you complete the quiz. It will allow a user to test their knowledge and see how much they know. If you do not know the correct answer to a question, the quiz will let you know what is the right answer. These quizzes are divided into four segments. Each segment will have series of quizzes in their specific segments: I) General Participation II) Safety & Reporting III) Sharing Circle IV) Group Support Chat Rooms Another unique aspect of these quizzes is that regardless of what time zone you are in, you can take this quiz to test your knowledge. As well as share it with the fellow community members you know. Who can participate? Anyone can take this quiz, even if you have been here for a while, you are welcome to take part in it. Because it will act as a reminder for you. How can a community member participate? We will be rolling out a quiz on each segment every two weeks and alerting it. You could take the quiz and share your score in this thread! Also, tag any 5 community members you know to invite them to take the quiz as well. Please remember these quizzes are created to know the group support chat rooms. It is also a way to learn in a fun way and celebrate your knowledge with other community members. On this note! I announce the first quiz on General Participation here! Click here to take the quiz! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_lwJcZlU7A-F7sSAekrwtJ4_KIm95_Ott7oY6wKCuwvzuuQ/viewform] Let us know your score in this thread! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/GroupSupportQuizzes_2285/GroupSupportQuiz1Letusknowyoumadeitthroughthequizbypostinghere_258690/]

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For information about joining group support rooms click HERE.. For the Group Support Rotation Schedule, click HERE.

Keeping group rooms safe and supportive is a top priority at 7 Cups. Please familiarize yourself with the chatroom rules located at the bottom of each chat room. Click HERE to learn more about group room safety.

Please join us in our newest and most popular room, Sharing Circle Here you will find the opportunity to share your thoughts with the community and receive personal support, . Once you have experinced all the rooms have to offer, you are invited to join the team as a host. For information on joining the team as a host by click HERE.

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