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7 Cups 13th Birthday Paper Plate Awards: Nominations Open!!
by Heather225
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hello, everybirdy!! In celebration of 7 Cups' 13th birthday (July 7th!), we want to recognize and appreciate the contributions, accomplishments, and milestones we achieved both individually and as a community. A "paper plate award" is a humorous, informal, and often homemade award given to someone to recognize a unique, funny, or specific characteristic, habit, or contribution, put on in various settings like schools, sports teams, or community events. In the context of 7 Cups, a Paper Plate award is given to a community member for their unique personality and contribution to the community. We will share the awards winners as part of our 13th 7 Cups Birthday events.  The rules of nomination are simple: * Anyone can nominate anyone! Yes, you can nominate yourself! * You may submit as many nominations as you like! Some examples:  * @Heather225 earns the paper plate award for the most emojis * This year’s paper plate award goes to me because ___________ * Paper Plate Award goes to 7 Cups for ______________ * To @Username for ______________  ✨ Submit your nominations here! [https://forms.gle/u47wFKyZBYg6ozTe6] Form closes July 10th!! Be creative and have fun!!  ------------------------- We expect to announce the final awards by July 24th!
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13-Day Countdown to 7 Cups’ 13th Birthday: Celebrating #13YearsofCare (Master Post)
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 July 7th
...See more 7 Cups is turning 13 on July 7! To celebrate, we’re beginning a 13-day countdown to our birthday, highlighting the care, connection, and community that have made 7 Cups what it is today. To celebrate, we have a mix of ongoing forum based and live events scheduled. Participants will be presented with a commemorative badge to mark their participation in the celebration. Ongoing Events/Forums: 🧁 Submit Your Videos, Voice Messages, or Graphics Here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/JoinUsinCelebrating7Cups13thBirthdaySubmitYourVideosVoiceMessagesorGraphicsHere_384569/] 🧁 13 for 13: Words That Define Us & Our Community [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/13for13WordsThatDefineUsOurCommunity_384451/] 🧁 7 Cups 13th Birthday Paper Plate Awards: Nominations Open!! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/7Cups13thBirthdayPaperPlateAwardsNominationsOpen_384453/] 🧁 Color Your Season: A 7 Cups Birthday Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/ColorYourSeasonA7CupsBirthdayChallenge_384437/] 🧁 Submit Questions in Advance: Birthday AMA with Glen & the Community Team. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/SubmitQuestionsinAdvanceBirthdayAMAwithGlentheCommunityTeam_384506/] 🧁 Support in Every Language: Share a Message of Care in Honor of 7 Cups Turning 13! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/SupportinEveryLanguageShareaMessageofCareinHonorof7CupsTurning13_384511/] 🧁 7 Cups Talent Showcase: Submit Your Creative Work for Our Birthday Celebration [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/7CupsTalentShowcaseSubmitYourCreativeWorkforOurBirthdayCelebration_384512/] 🧁 You Aren’t Broken, You Have a Care Deficit - Try the Care Calculator Here  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/YouArentBrokenYouHaveaCareDeficitIntroducingtheCareCalculator_384433/] 🧁 Share Your Best 7 Cups Stories  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/7CupsBirthdayStories_384782/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/YouArentBrokenYouHaveaCareDeficitIntroducingtheCareCalculator_384433/] 🧁 What Bought You to 7 Cups? Share Here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/JournalingStories_318/Whatbroughtyouto7cupsoftea_385209/] Events to be Scheduled/Announced: 🧁 Live Community Team Birthday Party and High Five Live - Date and Submissions Announcement 🧁 Annual PB, Smalls, and Community Cupcake Awards 🧁 Community Birthday Video Announcement Live Events - all to be hosted in the Special Events chatroom: Date Event Name Host Time June 22, Monday Way of the River: Finding Your Flow Workshop SoulfullyAButterfly 12 PM EST Adults; 1 PM EST Teens June 23, Tuesday Stress Management Workshop SoulfullyAButterfly 12 PM EST Adults; 1 PM EST Teens June 24, Wednesday My 7 Cups Care Story - Sharing Circle Style SoulfullyAButterfly 12 PM EST June 25, Thursday Caring and Growing Mindfully Soulsings and AmiablePeace77 5 PM EST Mindfulness; 3 PM EST Teen Time June 26, Friday 7 Cups Trivia Night with Suryansh! Suryansh 2 PM EST Teens; 3 PM EST Adults June 29, Monday Madlib Monday with Mod Iris!  CommunityModIris 12 PM EST Teens; 1 PM EST Adults June 30, Tuesday July 1, Wednesday AMA with Glen and the Community Team! Pre-submitted answers and chitchat SoulfullyAButterfly and GlenM 12 PM EST July 2, Thursday Hope Grows Here: A Guided Self-Care & Journaling/Reflection Session with Our Clinical Director Lisa Meighan 12 PM EST Adults and Teens July 3, Friday July 6, Monday Talent Show + Coloring Page Gallery Announcement SoulfullyAButterfly 12 PM EST July 7, Tuesday Main Birthday Event TBA in the Community Community Team TBA Want a calendar invite to your preferred live events? Please RSVP through this form: Click Here [https://forms.gle/7xDDVScroxQzBCHP7] Once you fill it out, we’ll use the email you provide to send a calendar invite for the event. We’ll keep the guest list hidden from other attendees, so others should not be able to see who else was invited. Please make sure to use the email address where you’d like to receive the invite. Would you like to host an event to join in the celebration? Please contact me so that we can support you! 
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13 for 13: Words That Define Us & Our Community
by Heather225
Last post
 July 6th
...See more As 7 Cups celebrates 13 years of care, healing, connection, and kindness, we invite you to be part of the heart of our birthday celebration. Words are powerful. They can hold our experiences, our emotions, our memories, and the moments that made us feel seen. So we’re asking you to share: Which word(s) best describe your experience on 7 Cups? It could be a word about the community as a whole, or about the people who make it special - from listeners and members to leaders, peers, and everyone who helps care flow here. During our Birthday Events this July, we’ll gather 13 of the most powerful, heartfelt, and relatable words from the community and celebrate them together. ✨ Submit your word(s) here [https://forms.gle/txkML88nfMaN6bor9] ------------------------- Already submitted? Feel free to drop your word in the comments below too, so we can all cheer on your reflection together! #13YearsofCare
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Need a Hug? FREE HUGS!!!
by Laura
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 11 hours ago
...See more FROM ME!NEED ONE??? POST HERE, I GOT YOU!ALL WELCOME
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Sandplay Therapy Overview/Explanation (Resource)
by memyselfandmoth
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Sandplay Therapy [https://youtu.be/FtByYNzb9Kk?si=vGm3rFmUzjQ7OHLh] - Psychology in Seattle YouTube channel Hi all! This is just a resource and channel I've found massively helpful for navigating psychotherapy as a client and as a special interest. I hope this is the right place to post and that someone finds it interesting! I have done it myself and I liked it. 
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The Official Summer Word Chain Game
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Ready to catch some summer fun? Here is the latest edition to this fun Word Chain Game This game is simple: build a chain of words related to summer, sunny days, vacations, and all things bright and breezy. How to Play The word you post must start with the last letter of the previous word. Keep your word related to summer (beaches, road trips, warm weather, refreshing treats, or outdoor fun). If you run out of words, you can use "happy" or "energetic" words. Be creative! Try to avoid the most common words to keep the chain going longer and more challenging. Example Chain: Beach > Hammock > Kite Let’s start the chain! The first word is: Sunshine
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The Science of Comfort Food
by innateJoy9602
Last post
 Thursday
...See more “Much of the joy we get from our favorite dishes stems from the memories we associate with them. Taste and nutritional content affect how foods make us feel, but much of the happiness we derive from our favorite foods stems from the memories they spark for us and the people we’re with while we enjoy them. Our brains reward us more for some foods than for others. Because food is essential for our survival, our brains reward us for eating anything at all by releasing opioid-based chemicals that make us feel good, said Paul Breslin, a nutritional scientist. But as anyone who’s ever eaten apple pie knows, sweets can make us feel especially nice. Carbohydrates increase brain levels of serotonin, a chemical that enhances mood. Past and present company shape the foods we find comforting. Certain foods are especially emotionally satisfying for reasons that have little to do with their taste or nutritional content, though. After all, different cultures have different comfort foods. (Perhaps unsurprisingly, research has found that we crave comfort foods when we feel lonely.) We are also drawn to foods we were given early in life by people who cared for us, which can help explain our collective love for chicken noodle soup, which many parents feed their sick children to make them feel better. These associations can go the other way, too. Sometimes you might feel sad when you eat foods that remind you of loved ones you miss, Dr. Breslin said. We may also avoid foods that we associate with bad experiences.” Read the full article on The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/24/well/eat/comfort-food.html] ✨Takeaway: Our favorite foods bring us a lot of joy because of the memories we attach with them. Additionally, the setting in which we eat meals influences how much we appreciate them. Even the scent of food can trigger vivid memories. The hippocampus, which manages memory, and a brain region that processes emotions are both closely connected to the area of the brain that senses smell. ✨Reflection: What’s your favorite dessert/sweet comfort food? #Comfort #Food #Science #Soothing #Memories
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Neuroscience News: Healthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
by sereneSunset26
Last post
 Thursday
...See more “A study recently published in the British Medical Journal found that people ages 65 and older who had a healthy lifestyle lived longer—3.1 years longer for women, 5.7 years longer for men—than their peers who didn’t have the same healthy lifestyle. They also spent more of their remaining years without Alzheimer’s disease.” “In the study, participants had a high lifestyle score if they reported at least four of these five habits, or what researchers called healthy factors: * Eating the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurogenerative Delay (MIND) diet * Staying engaged in cognitive activities like reading and puzzles * Being physically active for at least 150 minutes a week * Not smoking * Limiting alcohol use (no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men)” “Previously, researchers have shown that the MIND diet, which is part of the lifestyle score, is associated with a slower cognitive decline and a lower risk for dementia. The MIND diet favors healthy fats and plants over animal-based and highly processed foods.” “Researchers are trying to understand the epidemiological factors focused on biological processes, blood and neuroimaging biomarkers, and risk factors (including psychological and social determinants) that contribute to the development of dementia.” “A healthy lifestyle was associated with a longer life expectancy among men and women, and they lived a larger proportion of their remaining years without Alzheimer’s dementia. The life expectancy estimates might help health professionals, policy makers, and stakeholders to plan future healthcare services, costs, and needs.” Read the full article here [https://neurosciencenews.com/lifestyle-longevity-alzheimers-20573/]. #Habits #Alzheimers #Longevity My Take: This is, for better or worse, a subject that is near and dear to me. Genetically speaking, both sides of my family tree are full of Alzheimer’s as well as dementia. And so, with that in mind, I feel like I need to do all I can (however much this may be within my personal control) to live my life in a way where I can be as preventative as possible when it comes to maintaining my mental faculties with age. And as a question for you all: How pressing of a worry would you say you have over the risk of Alzheimer’s/dementia in regards to aging?
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7 Cups 13th Birthday Paper Plate Awards: Nominations Open!!
by Heather225
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hello, everybirdy!! In celebration of 7 Cups' 13th birthday (July 7th!), we want to recognize and appreciate the contributions, accomplishments, and milestones we achieved both individually and as a community. A "paper plate award" is a humorous, informal, and often homemade award given to someone to recognize a unique, funny, or specific characteristic, habit, or contribution, put on in various settings like schools, sports teams, or community events. In the context of 7 Cups, a Paper Plate award is given to a community member for their unique personality and contribution to the community. We will share the awards winners as part of our 13th 7 Cups Birthday events.  The rules of nomination are simple: * Anyone can nominate anyone! Yes, you can nominate yourself! * You may submit as many nominations as you like! Some examples:  * @Heather225 earns the paper plate award for the most emojis * This year’s paper plate award goes to me because ___________ * Paper Plate Award goes to 7 Cups for ______________ * To @Username for ______________  ✨ Submit your nominations here! [https://forms.gle/u47wFKyZBYg6ozTe6] Form closes July 10th!! Be creative and have fun!!  ------------------------- We expect to announce the final awards by July 24th!
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Lovely Letter Links: Hearty Word Chain Game
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 September 27th
...See more Ready to feel the love?  This game is simple: build a chain of words related to Valentine’s Day, romance, friendship, and all things sweet and lovely. How to Play The word you post must start with the last letter of the previous word. Keep your word related to Valentine’s Day (flowers, sweets, dates, feelings, or tokens of affection). If out of words, you can use "lovely" or "kind" words. Be creative! Try to avoid the most common words to keep the chain going longer. Example Chain: Cupid > Dreamy > Yearning Let’s start the chain! The first word is: Heart 
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Members - Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself Here!
by Hope
Last post
 September 27th
...See more Welcome to everyone who's joined our lovely community! This post is outdated and no longer in use. Be sure to introduce yourself in our new official welcome thread for all users! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] - This post is dedicated to welcoming members. If you are a listener, please show support to the members who post here! Listeners can introduce themselves here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/NewbieHub_27/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfHere_225605/] Hi there! We are so excited you joined 7 Cups! Allow us to welcome you by posting in this thread! Please tell us why you are here and what topic are you seeking support for? How can we best support you? Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/] Practice compassion and empathy for yourself and others. Also, on successful completion, get a chance to earn a shiny badge known as "Compassion Hero". Open Here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEXP6lopKu4ZJAtmctmwk0vq9Fp7T892gWJteqmQoIJa_Dg/viewform] ------------------------- edited by ASilentObserver as of Feb 17, 2021
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The Psychology of Fashion
by calmDew1576
Last post
 September 23rd
...See more Your fashion style can determine if you ace that interview and get that dream job. Once you are on the job, your wardrobe can determine if you get more responsibility and get promoted. Your clothing choices can make or break your career, your ability to make friends, and develop the romantic relationships that you seek. A bidirectional relationship In the discipline of psychology, we focus on risk factors, behaviors, and emotional states. We know that fashion has always played a significant role in reflecting (and sometimes reinforcing) the mental attitudes, political culture and gender roles of the day. Think of how important a woman’s clothing is according to the religious and cultural environment she lives in. Think of how this might impact her sense of self. While more academic research is needed to better understand the impact of clothing and fashion on behavior and emotions, our lived experience tells us that there is a strong effect. Fashion choices are part of growth and self expression for adolescents Fashion choices reflect growth, changing values, and self expression. Young people want to dress in a way that reflects their values and traits. They want to have the agency to express themselves through their fashion choices. Fashion is important as youth go through the stages of psychosocial development and is an integral part of the development of a sense of self and a way of finding social confirmation Final thoughts What we wear affects how we feel about ourselves and others. The next time you choose what to wear, think about why you chose that outfit. Allow more understanding for others when considering why they dress the way they do. And most of all, use the opportunity to have fun and bring pleasure into your life. Self care is an important aspect of mental health. Looking and feeling good is not just an advertising slogan, it is a viable aspect to your wellbeing. Source: https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-psychology-of-fashion#1 What is your style and how does it express aspects of your personality? #Fashion #Wellbeing #Psychology
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Listeners - Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself Here!
by Hope
Last post
 September 15th
...See more Welcome to everyone who's joined our lovely community! This post is outdated and no longer in use. Be sure to introduce yourself to all users in our new official welcome thread! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] - Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. Welcome to 7 Cups! We are so excited to have you with us!! Please tell us what brought you here and what you would like to offer support on? You are not alone! We are here with you every step of the journey! Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/]
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Does Travel Count as Therapy? Why Tourism is Great for Your Mental Health
by comfortableNight4463
Last post
 September 7th
...See more "A recently published journal article in Tourism Management found that the experience of going on a vacation can be beneficial for people who navigate dementia. Researchers note how tourism experiences may provide positive impacts as a dementia intervention. It can help those who struggle with other mental health issues as well. Understanding the Research This research is one of the first to explore connections between tourism experiences and mental health interventions through the lens of positive psychology, with such benefits as savoring the moment, feeling gratitude, and thinking about positive experiences. Travel Can Restructure Your Mind Psychotherapist with Mindpath Health, Taish Malone, LPC, PhD, says, "This study supports that restructuring your mind can be more helpful when your stimuli, environment, people, duties, and so forth change." When people go on vacation, they find themselves in a new environment and different culture, and are physically moving in ways they may not at home. Malone highlights, "Some may have a distorted view that they will not have to continue to work on their growth strategies just because the stressors they once had were specific to their at-home experiences. However, they should focus on using the travel experience as a reset to choose better practices of experiencing life altogether." While a change of scenery and the absence of deadlines may help, Malone notes that admiring the beauty in life is possible no matter where you are. Finding a Sense of Balance Neuroscientist and clinical social worker Renetta Weaver, LCSW-C, says, "The research suggests that traveling to new environments offers a social and emotional experience that boosts happiness hormones and leads to new learning in ways that differ from the habitual structure of our everyday environment." Getting out of the country for a period of travel may provide that mental or emotional escape, according to Weaver. "Traveling out of the country can also help us shift our perspective and remind us that our problems are small compared to the largeness of the world; the world extends beyond our corner." Weaver explains, "Neuroscience teaches us about the plasticity of the brain and the possibility of recovering the parts of our brain that we thought we lost. Traveling can lead to the release of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, which cause our bodies to heal and function well." " Read the complete article available at Very Well Mind! [https://www.verywellmind.com/travel-therapy-tourism-can-benefit-people-with-mental-health-distress-5649337] Reflection: Did you get a chance to travel this summer? How has it been on your mental health? *The initial planning and travelling can be quite stressful but once you get there, it's very exciting! I'm in Dubai for the summer and I'm enjoying it so far.* #Travel #Tourism #MentalHealth
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Join me and @AReine
by cheerfulKiwi1776
Last post
 September 2nd
...See more An event about the end of Summer! Would you want to join us here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/countries/MentalHealthWellbeing_2687/SailingintoAutumnReadytoshareyourJourney_389517 I would love to see your creativity and see what you've got to share! 🤍 Please put your tag list here or tag a person so we can spread this Thanks

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