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Important Update: Forum Email Transition & Contact Inquiries
by Heather225
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi, everyone! To improve our workflow and ensure we answer your requests as quickly and efficiently as possible, we've retired the forum@7cups.com email address. Moving forward, we are directing correspondence regarding forum actions and reports to the community@7cups.com inbox (also known as the Helpdesk). [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new] You can reach out to community@7cups.com for: * Forum actions, reports, and questions regarding moderation or edits * Requests to edit, move, or delete threads For questions about forum roles and leadership, please contact our Forum Ambassador: @tommy [http://7cups.com/@tommy]
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7 Cups for the searching soul book - Read and review to get a badge!
by Hope
Last post
 October 23rd
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well. Some of you may be aware that we have our very own book! It's called the 7 Cups for the searching soul. There is even a training /self-help guide based on the same book. The book focuses on helping you understand your behavior better, provide you with tips and tricks to grow as a person, and provides in-depth information about how our platforms can support you with your journey of growth. We encourage everyone to read the book and reflect on its contents. The admin team and I have read the book and we have really enjoyed the overall experience. You can download your copy of the book on Amazon for free here [https://www.amazon.com/7-Cups-Searching-Soul-7Cups-ebook/dp/B01BFWMCXY] * Please note that the book is available in the following Amazon marketplaces: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Spain, France, Italy, Australia, and the Netherlands. Don't see your country listed? We've got you covered! Please find PDF and MOBI versions here [https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/611898]. To get the Soul Searcher badge please follow the following steps: Download the e-book from Amazon (if your country provides it) or use the second link and read it. Leave us a review on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/7-Cups-Searching-Soul-7Cups-ebook/dp/B01BFWMCXY] or Good reads [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28930126-7-cups-for-the-searching-soul?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=465CcxbNjk&rank=1]. Respond to this thread, let us know you did step 1 & 2 and tell us what were your favourite bits! We will appreciate your support in downloading and reviewing the book as more downloads/reviews help us reach and support more people.
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Updated Community Roster & Support Resources (2026)
by Heather225
Last post
 October 18th
...See more Hello, Cupsers! Whether you have a question, need to report an issue, or just aren't sure where to turn, here is a quick guide to our key team contacts, support channels, and resources: Community Admin Team Me: Head of Community (see limited hours post) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/Anupdateonmyscheduleandgettingthesupportyouneed_382330/] @SoulfullyAButterfly - Head of Content/Product Team Member: Queries and Platform Support for all site projects/features @Hope: Dean of the Academy [https://www.7cups.com/academy/] @Bookworm4: ATL Program & Teen Safety The Ambassador Team The Ambassadors are volunteer leaders who represent our highest level of commitment to the 7 Cups mission. Each one oversees a crucial function on 7 Cups. The two Ambassadors below have made themselves available for general questions if an Admin is not around: @AnnaSilverberg - Quality Ambassador (QM and Listener Coaching Team)  @Rebekah - Safety Ambassador (Safety Awareness Team)  You can view the rest of our Ambassador Team roster here: Ambassador Team Availability Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/AmbassadorTeamAvailabilityUpdates2026_381757/].  The Help Desk The Help Center [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us] is our central intake for all site reports and inquiries. Please use the Help Desk [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new] for: * Investigation requests, behavioral reports, safety concerns * Feedback/suggestions (community, site, etc.) * Any questions! Account Reviews Form If your account has been unexpectedly deactivated, submit your name to the Account Reviews form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqva6u9GVllcKFBro2ZOg2tugEknrU8cMoi__JJClisFZzJw/viewform]. I hope this information empowers you to navigate the community with confidence. Thank you for being such an important part of our Cups family and looking out for one another! ------------------------- If you're getting value out of 7 Cups, please consider donating to keep our community going. Back us here. [https://www.7cups.com/back-us/] 💙
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November 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 37 minutes ago
...See more Dear Community, I hope all is well! It is now starting to get chilly here and the fall foliage is well underway. I’m looking forward to having my whole crew home for Thanksgiving. We’ve been busy on many fronts. The 7cups.com/local [http://7cups.com/local] section was updated. It looks and works better than it did before. Additionally, we’ve been making a lot of behind the scenes updates. Things that are not obvious, but make the site work more efficiently. The same on the app fronts too. The android version was just pushed the other day and iOS will be live soon. The peer certification process continues to move forward as well. We are working on client AI models to be able to assess progress. This is similar to the CMU tools that I shared in other updates. They are just tied to each section so a person can know how well they’ve done. The plan is to submit in FL first and then in NJ shortly after. We also introduced a new section in the hobby zone called Pet Corner [https://www.7cups.com/forum/hobbyzone/PetCorner_2754/]. Pets bring such meaning to life and are a delight. If you have animals or a pet and you are interested in sharing, then start a thread! I started a thread on my turtle friends that you can find here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/hobbyzone/PetCorner_2754/TurtleIsland_392653/?post=4315381]. I’ll also drop in pics of Teddy every now and then too. Wishing you all a lovely fall! Best, GlenM H Happy November! We've retired the forum@7cups.com email address and are now directing correspondence regarding forum actions and reports to the Helpdesk. Details in this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/Siteupdatesandchanges_2007/ImportantUpdateForumEmailTransitionContactInquiries_392333/] Note: The 7CupsForums account will still be active to allow forum mentors to notify users of post modifications and removals. Help Wanted!: We’re still looking for Verified Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunitiesHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedWereyouontheListenerVerifiersTeamWeneedyou_392151/] to join our team of folks who facilitate the verification process for our listener community. Read about what this role is and the prerequisites here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/JointheListenerVerifierTeam_370826/], and PM questions to @ChillingRain. The Welcome Committee needs friendly faces to represent 7 Cups to our newest members! If you’re a listener looking to do meaningful work for newbies, please consider joining us. Visit this post for the deets. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/CallingAllVerifiedListenersHelpWantedonthe7CupsWelcomeCommittee_332406/] Thank you to @Sealiously, who has been leading the adult side of this team! Hope October has been a steady month overall, mostly centered on routine maintenance and coordination across the Academy. On the team front, we welcomed two new mentors to the 7 Cups internship mentor team to help support the community moving forward. Alongside that, we have been reviewing the internship coursework to find a reasonable way to award credit for time spent on coursework rather than strictly counting 1-on-1 listening hours. This is in addition to the listening hours credit. That update is being wrapped up and will be officially announced and implemented in November. To keep everyone informed and clear up any gaps in understanding, we also introduced two new resource posts this month. One breaks down how hours are tracked for the Quality Listening Program [https://www.7cups.com/forum/qlp/AnnouncementsandUpdates_2201/QualityListeningProgramQLPChatandPracticumHoursGuide_393007/] (now linked directly in the QLP requirement list), and the other explains how referral clicks function as an elective for the internship. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/interns/FAQsandResources_1127/ElectiveReferatLeast20Peopleto7Cups_392898/] On the community front, I shared a new post titled Stop Maximizing, Start Living: Good Enough Beats Perfect. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/StopMaximizingStartLivingWhyGoodEnoughBeatsPerfect_391756/] It dives into why obsessing over perfection drains our energy, and how embracing "good enough" gives us the breathing room to actually enjoy our daily lives. As always, you can find shorter, bite-sized versions of these thoughts in my ongoing thread, Life, As It Is (Reflections). Feel free to drop in, follow along, or share your thoughts. SoulfullyAButterfly This month, we’ve launched 2 growth paths by religious scholars/experts. They contain opportunities for daily reflection as well as community discussions hosted on the forums. We will be rolling out growth paths/protocols for more faiths soon! * 20 Days with Jesus in His Suffering by Dr. M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall, Dr. Jason McMartin, and Dr. Lisa Igram | Community Paths | 7Cups of Tea [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/20-days-with-jesus-in-his-suffering-by-dr-m-elizabeth-lewis-hall-dr-jason-mcmartin-and-dr-lisa-igram/]  * 20 Daily Psalms of Lament by Dr. M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall, Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, and Dr. Jason McMartin | Community Paths | 7Cups of Tea [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/20-daily-psalms-of-lament-by-dr-m-elizabeth-lewis-hall-dr-kelly-m-kapic-and-dr-jason-mcmartin/] We’ve also launched The Pet Corner, where you can create personal pet threads for the community to support and follow along - learn how to get started here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/hobbyzone/PetCorner_2754/IntroducingthePetCornerHowtoCreateYourOwnPetThread_392250/]. Bookworm4 ATL and Safety reports were processed in a timely manner as per our community guidelines. Please note that you can reach out to me directly for any concerns or questions
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October 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 October 12th
...See more Dear Community, I hope that you all are well! Things are good here! I was just sharing with H that I have some turtles by my house. I built them a turtle island. H thought it’d be fun to share it with you all. This is version 4 or 5. The original versions kept not working as well as I hoped. I had to keep iterating. So far so good on this version!     Speaking of iterations - please find my latest, simplified, streamlined, and hopefully much better version of the Way of the River: Paddling Together here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/TheWayoftheRiverPaddlingTogether_391098/] I think this is version 30+. I’m very much hoping this version is better. If you have a chance to check it out, then I’d welcome your honest thoughts! On the CMU front, we’ll soon be messaging many of you to participate in the virtual client study. We will be rolling out a certificate and badge for completion. Once the study is done, we’ll roll it out to everyone. We are also making good progress on the peer certification front and will be submitting our curriculum for review soon. I’m with H in that this is one of my favorite months of the year too. A sweater, jeans, and a cup of coffee looking at the colorful trees. What a great season. I am thankful for all of you! Best, GlenM H Happy October, my favorite month! (Does anyone here do any autumnal activities? Lemme know below!) I spent much of my month assisting our Mentor Leader, @ChillingRain, with renovating the Verified Listener Team. Lots of cleanup and reorganization over these weeks, but the team is looking stronger than it's been in a long time. Thanks to everyone who’s helped us get back on our feet! If you’re interested in joining the team to get more listeners verified, drop Rain a PM. Becoming a verified listener is a critical milestone in the listener journey. If you are not yet verified, check out this post (HERE) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedFastEasy_348504/] after reading this update! Another area of intense focus has been the Welcome Committee. @Sealiously has kindly stepped up to move operations along. We need many new members on this core onboarding team. If you’re a listener who wants to make an immediate impact on our platform and make newbies feel welcomed into our tribe, please check out this post (HERE) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedFastEasy_348504/] for the criteria to apply.  Hope The main update this month has been a change to the internship extension policy to make it more flexible and supportive for interns who need extra time. Extensions will no longer require additional coursework beyond the first four-week extension period, which should help reduce added pressure for those already working to complete requirements. Maximum durations still apply (12 weeks for Community Track and 24 weeks for Student Track), and the update is currently being trialed until December 31, 2026. Full details here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/interns/InternshipProjectAnnouncementandUpdates_1899/7CupsInternshipExtensionPolicyUpdate_390553/] We currently have a couple of mentors in trial for the 7 Cups Internship Program, and we’re excited about the extra support they’ll bring as we move into October. Outside of that, it’s been a steady month with ongoing maintenance and coordination across programs. On the community front, I put out two new community posts this month. The first, Rethinking Success [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/RethinkingSuccessTheGoodNewstheBadNewsandtheHiddenCostofGettingGood_390212/], is all about how real progress actually comes from making mistakes and putting in the repetitions, rather than expecting to get everything right on attempt one. The second, The Trap of "What If" [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/TheTrapofWhatIfAndWhythePastCouldntHaveHappenedAnyOtherWay_390992/], dives into why replaying past mistakes in our heads just drains our energy, and how switching to a "Next Play" mindset helps us focus on what we can actually do right now. If that’s your kind of thing, I drop shorter, bite-sized versions of these reflections in my ongoing thread, Life, As It Is (Reflections) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/LifeAsItIsReflectionsSep2026andonwards_390987/]. Feel free to drop in, follow along, or subscribe to get updates.  SoulfullyAButterfly This month was focused on more progress on the Peer Support training front, with exciting updates on training/assessment perspectives. In addition, we are planning the next community event and reviving other therapeutic areas like purposeful closed group spaces such as the Huddles for both adults and teens. Bookworm4 ATL and Safety reports were processed in a timely manner as per our community guidelines. Please note that you can reach out to me directly for any concerns or questions Ambassador Highlights: AnnaSilverberg - Quality Mentors/Teen Stars, Listener Coaching Team & G.Admin Fall is here, with all the colorful leafs 🍂 Quality Mentors/Teen Stars have been diligent in sharing their wisdom, guiding our listeners in their path of listening. I am very proud of all the work they do. If you’d like to become one, click this link here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_5Tku49HtnxkqYGVpBvz_j3n-jHbYJh305JMMjYQymUATDg/viewform] and if you meet the requirements, feel free to apply. Our amazingly brilliant Listener Coaches have been putting in a lot of work, coaching and providing information where it’s needed. This month, 74 requests were replied to and each one done with care, lots of active listening as well as empathetic guidance. The passion they carry is out of this world, and that’s something that is easy to see 🙂‍↕️ 💓🐑💓 On other work, we’ve been exploring boundaries in Teenie town, as well as focusing on understanding the chatroom rules better, you can check out our teenified chatroom rules here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafety_2661/ChatroomRulesTeenified_390322/] 🙂‍↕️ Embrace the time of 👻🎃🦇Halloween 🦇👻🎃 and have yourself a wonderful day 🍂 Rebekah - Safety Team (Patrol, Outreach, Discussions), Safety & Knowledge Sub-Community & G.Admin Hi everyone! Safety Team has been absolutely smashing records this month, with so many new onboards and a record number of flags from some users on SP. Their dedication and hard work absolutely does not go unnoticed 💙 We have a new teen PA! @cheerfulKiwi1776 has shown a lot of excellent work within safety, and I'm so excited to see where she goes! 🌟 As always, we are recruiting for Safety Patrol! Apply HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiPkuyjGZs7x2NY5b1tgkO5QoRRiXzFFobMpHiWthKUxgaKg/viewform] if you meet the criteria [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolOutreachTeamFAQ_285029/]!
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September 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 September 4th
...See more Dear Community, Summer is winding down. 3 of my 4 kids are now in college. The last year for the twins, one just starting as a freshman, and 1 still at home as a freshman in high school. We’ve never had just one child in the home before, so this is new for all of us. I’ve been watching a lot of anime (Princess Mononoke and Castle in the Sky) and learning more about fashion. 2 things I never thought I’d be learning about! I also just got back from taking my dad on a bucket list trip. He is starting to slow down a bit. It was a rich experience that I’ll share more about soon. Things are moving ahead on the peer support credentialing program. We have just about all of the content and tests done and need to submit the curriculum for review soon. Hopefully they will think we did a good job! 50 listeners have been approached to participate in a Carnegie Mellon University study. Their team created a very robust training program. The bot acts like a fake member and gives your real time feedback on how much trust you have built, real time feedback on the interventions, and scores on competencies. Shout out to @jenna; @annasilverberg, and @soulfullyabutterfly for giving CMU key and insightful feedback! We anticipate good results. When we are ready we’ll release the training to the entire listener population. It should be very good! I’ve also been doing more work on the Way of the River series. Trying to carve out time to make shorter and more helpful videos! I have a couple of essays that I’ll be publishing soon too. I’ll drop the links here and in the comments tomorrow. Feedback is very welcome! Main Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/glen-moriarty_in-2021-headspace-merged-with-ginger-at-share-7500232716207144960-na4Q/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACeaMMBiMyoO9LlEjNcPrn7aNTWsHVNumI [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/glen-moriarty_in-2021-headspace-merged-with-ginger-at-share-7500232716207144960-na4Q/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACeaMMBiMyoO9LlEjNcPrn7aNTWsHVNumI] Part I: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-ai-keep-disrupting-mental-health-introducing-fit-part-moriarty-lspif/ [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-ai-keep-disrupting-mental-health-introducing-fit-part-moriarty-lspif/] Part II: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-vc-got-mental-health-wrong-understanding-fit-part-glen-moriarty-kbtkf/  [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-vc-got-mental-health-wrong-understanding-fit-part-glen-moriarty-kbtkf/] And, as noted by H below, Hope stepped away from her role as Dean of the Academy in August as she pursued a new opportunity which did not allow her to continue with 7 Cups. With some changes in circumstances, she’ll now be returning to 7 Cups and resuming her role with the Academy. She’ll be picking up her Academy responsibilities again, so you can begin reaching out to her regarding the areas she previously supported. We’re grateful to have her continuing to be part of our community and team. I appreciate you all! Best, GlenM   H As you may know, our beloved Hope stepped away from her admin role in August to pursue a new opportunity that meant she could no longer continue with 7 Cups. We’re very happy to share that she’ll now be returning to her role with the Academy! Please feel free to reach out to Hope again regarding her usual Academy responsibilities. You can refer to this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/CommunityAnnouncementAdminRosterFarewelltoHope_388544/] for the updated list of Community Team contacts. Given my limited hours, I have been reaching out to the community for help with tasks. I am still in chats with folks and sorting assignments, but so far these are the wonderful community members who have stepped forward to take ownership of several key areas. In no particular order: @MeilleureAmie - Project Agent of the Community Beacon Campaign @Ivy229 - Academy Mentor Highlights @TovaCares76 - The Listener Community Room (LCR) Events Team @ChillingRain - Mentor Leader for the Verified Listener Program @AnnaSilverberg and @Rebekah have both stepped up to be more visible contacts to you on the site for safety and site questions, so feel free to message them The true strength of 7 Cups lies in our shared wisdom and willingness to support one another. I am endlessly grateful to everyone who is pitching in to share the load right now. Caring for our community is a collective effort, and it is a privilege to work alongside you. SoulfullyAButterfly The team has been planning regular monthly community events as well as new opportunities to connect in safe spaces such as group chats - we are excited to be launching a teen Huddle space soon!  At the moment, you are welcome to apply to the re-launched LGBTQ+ Huddle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/Announcingournew247LGBTQHuddle_387278/] and can also apply to the upcoming next batch of the Wellness Accountability Huddle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/AreYouReadytoTackleYourGoalsJointheWellnessAccountabilityHuddle_374041/]. Bookworm4 ATL and Safety reports were timely processed as per our community guidelines. Please note that you can reach out to me directly for any concerns or questions Ambassador Highlights: Jenna We’ve been working hard on Peer Support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/PeerSupport_397/ApplyToBecomeAPeerSupportInfo_298837/] outreach for the past month, with 14 applying for the team. We are working hard toward our goals to better equip the team with support and increase our quality. We are also working toward changing the quota for the team to bring more engagement into the listener rooms and showing availability to listeners who join the room and need our support. Rebekah The Safety Team has seen a *record-breaking* amount of flags and members joining! Since the beginning of this year, we have onboarded 22 users to Safety Patrol, and have achieved 1,535 flags. That is 🌞 phenomenal 🌞 and I am so proud of the team for achieving this! As always, we are looking for new members to join Safety Patrol! Feel free to read our guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBXLvo7gLMewIM1lhnZ2g8MXAnq4sMwxqXgxzTJCDos/edit#heading=h.xy53ihg3emsp], make sure you meet the requirements, and then apply ✅
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August 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 August 5th
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! Things are good here. I’m off on a camping trip with my family today for the weekend. The whole crew will be together, which is a nice gift! We celebrated our 13th birthday! Here is a video [https://youtu.be/Zlfo74JTH4o]. Shout out to @soulfullyabutterfly and @Heather225 for doing such a great job with the festivities. And a big thank you to all who contributed and celebrated with us. It was a delight. Our birthday always feels like a holiday to me. One of my favorite days in the year. We also launched back us tool. Many of you have asked how you can support us. If you have resources, believe in our mission, and want to help, then please do! It would mean a lot to me. 7cups.com/back-us [http://7cups.com/back-us]. It will likely take a while, but with enough monthly supporters we will hopefully get to a place where this can help cover some of the bills. The free peer credentialing / certification program is also in process. We hope to finish up the curriculum in the next two weeks. I shared it with 2 people at SAMHSA and they were genuinely impressed. Our next step is to submit the curriculum and get official accreditation. One step at a time. We are getting there! Last, I did my attempt at a short Way of the River video [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/ShortHelpfulVideos_386573/]. Many of you gave me very helpful feedback. Thank you! I need to make several shorter videos and optimize them. I’ll keep iterating until we get there. Have a lovely weekend! GlenM  H The Community Beacon has been a smashing success. We have seen so much enthusiasm for this campaign that I wanted to find a special way to recognize those who are serving at a high level. Beyond our All for One badge, I introduced the next tier of participation: the "Themed Week Trooper" badge as a milestone for 100 days of participation. Please swing back after this post to congratulate our first two awardees here. The Welcome Committee is the friendly front line of 7 Cups, dedicated to greeting new members, offering guidance, and helping newbies feel at home. We are currently looking for passionate individuals to fill two vital roles: 1. Team members (you must be a Verified Listener) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedFastEasy_348504/]: (Click here for details.) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/CallingAllVerifiedListenersHelpWantedonthe7CupsWelcomeCommittee_332406/] 2. Project Agents: Help lead behind the scenes! Assist in running team operations and managing committee projects. If you're already a team member, even better! (PM me for details.) Listener Verifiers Project ring a bell? Are you a seasoned leader who has been on the Verified Listener Team before? I am looking specifically for people who have occupied the role of being a Verifier in recent years and can return to the team (even if only temporarily) to onboard and train new verifiers. My bat call post is here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/BatCallWereyouontheListenerVerifiersTeamWeneedyou_386725/] if you want to respond there, or you can just PM me! I’d appreciate all the help to scale this team back up. Hope July’s primary focus was on completing the Certified Peer Support Specialist Program curriculum. During the month, development work was finalized for Modules 11 through 19, including the creation of post-module activities. These modules have now been published within the dedicated Peer Support Specialist sub-community. With this progress, the majority of the curriculum development phase is now complete. The remaining work involves finalizing assessments for the program, bringing us close to completing the first phase of development. Beyond this, work continued on maintaining ongoing operations across academy programs and supporting existing initiatives. SoulfullyAButterfly This month, we marked 7 Cups turning 13 by concluding several events as part of a 13 Day Countdown [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/13DayCountdownto7Cups13thBirthdayCelebrating13YearsofCareMasterPost_384571/] to the big day! You can find the annual birthday video filled with community wishes here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/Happy13thBirthday7CupsCelebrating13YearsofCareCommunityVideo_385684/] We have also re-launched  the LGBTQ+ Huddle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/Announcingournew247LGBTQHuddle_387278/] as a 24/7 space for safer support, and are looking forward to launching further similar spaces and events to help expand support options across the community.
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July 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 July 4th
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! Short note from me this month because I want to point you all to our birthday events. Please join us in the celebrations! You can learn all about it here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/13DayCountdownto7Cups13thBirthdayCelebrating13YearsofCareMasterPost_384571/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/13DayCountdownto7Cups13thBirthdayCelebrating13YearsofCareMasterPost_384571/] Please also check out a new tool we developed to help you see the level of stress you are carrying and how you can access care to better strengthen yourself through the process. I also wrote this post titled “You are Not Broken, You Have a Care Deficit [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/YouArentBrokenYouHaveaCareDeficitIntroducingtheCareCalculator_384433/].” Check out the calculator here: 7cups.com/care-calculator P.S. Great conversation today on the AMA thread. Thank you all for participating! Read about it more here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/AnswersNowPostedBirthdayAMAwithGlentheCommunityTeam_384506/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/7CupsTurns13_2738/AnswersNowPostedBirthdayAMAwithGlentheCommunityTeam_384506/] H As some of you may already know, my schedule has shifted recently and I have fewer online hours than before. If you missed the announcement or want to see the details regarding my availability and where to get support, you can read my full update post here: An update on my schedule and getting the support you need (June 2026). [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/AnupdateonmyscheduleandgettingthesupportyouneedJune2026_382330/] Because I don't have as much time right now, I am looking for some extra support to make sure our newcomers are looked after. If you are on the Welcome Committee (member or listener branch), or you’re a passionate listener or listener leader who enjoys the rooms, our new user exclusive room, the Welcome Lounge, could use community presence! The post is here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/CallingallWelcomeCommitteeTeamsHelpneededintheWelcomeLoungeRoom_384763/]. Feel free to PM me, too! Badge access will be given after you have read a short best practices guide! The Community Beacon campaign [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/CommunitySpace_2539/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/?p=2] has been a smashing success! I feel like this campaign really embodies the spirit of support we provide here on 7 Cups, and I am so proud of everyone who has participated in any capacity! Every single act of kindness is a seed planted in our compassionate garden. I post a new week each Monday, and the recent week is here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunityJune29_385109/]. Thanks for everything! Hope June’s primary focus was advancing the Certified Peer Support Specialist Program. During the month, we began publishing the developed modules within a dedicated sub-community, which is currently badge-locked and will be made accessible once the program officially launches. We also made strong progress on development, with 10 out of 19 modules now completed for the program. Work is ongoing to finalize the remaining modules. Beyond this, the remainder of my work focused on maintaining ongoing operations across academy programs and supporting existing initiatives. SoulfullyAButterfly As Glen mentioned, we have rolled out several events as part of a countdown to 7 Cups turning 13. These have included live events - a big thank you to @Soulsings, @AmiablePeace77, @Suryansh and @CommunityModIris for helping me host these for both adults and teens. As we approach July 7, there are many pending events you can join. Other community activities include: 🧁 Submit Your Videos, Voice Messages, or Graphics Here! This is for our annual YouTube video [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/] 🧁 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/] On a personal note, I’ve marked my 8th cupsversary with this poem reflection [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/CupversariesBirthdays_179/FromaSparkofHopetoaBeautifulTransformationSoulfullyAButterfly_383780/]. Looking forward to celebrating the 7 Cups birthday in July and what makes our community special! 
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June 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 June 3rd
...See more Dear Community, Happy Summer! June 1! We are already here yet again. I love the summer because the world quiets down a little bit, especially around August. I wrote a post titled Care is Electricity [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/CareisElectricity_381633/]. You can also find a shorter LinkedIn version here [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/care-electricity-glen-moriarty-4kmve/]. Thank you all for the comments and for sharing the post. The feedback has been encouraging. What we do here is very unique as we don’t really fit into any normal organization categories. The good news is we are getting better at describing it. The Care is Electricity post was another step in the right direction! We’ve also made some progress on the peer support certification front. We now have 6 or 7 of the modules completed and we are working hard to finish up the rest soon. We do have a meeting with SAMHSA in June to further help amplify the Academy [http://7cups.com/academy]. I’ve also been busy on the partnership front and hope to mention more on this front soon! Best, GlenM H Thanks to everyone who took part in May events in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, alongside Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month and Maternal Mental Health Month. Those who stepped in to write posts and host events have earned the exclusive MH Awareness Month badge! Congratulations @jesusredeemedme2425 @AiluraTheCat @TovaCares76 @YourCaringConfidant @SmoothOpertor55 @Angelanj Please visit this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/Mayon7CupsMentalHealthAwarenessMonthChallengingStigmas_380880/]after reading the update to check out the great content from your peers! The Community Beacon [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/CommunitySpace_2539/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/?p=2] campaign has been a smashing success! Engagement and morale are soaring, thanks to your weekly contributions. The encouraging and collaborative energy in these threads truly captures the essence of what 7 Cups is about. It’s like seeing our best efforts at the forefront, and I am so proud of how you show up for each other and for yourselves!! As an extra incentive, everyone who reaches 30 days of participation in this campaign earns the “All for one” badge. The first batch of winners can be congratulated in this post! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/CongratulationstoourAllforOneBadgeWinners_381094/]  If you’re new to the beacon, the weeks refresh every Thursday in this forum [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/]! In last month’s update, I launched a special 7-week forum series aptly called The 7 Cups Values Series to explore our values [https://www.7cups.com/about/values.php] and what they mean to us. Each value has its own dedicated post. You can catch up on them by visiting the masterpost here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/7CupsValuesSeriesWeek0PreJourneyOurMissionBuildingaBetterWorld_379125/] and let me know in the replies there which value you resonate with most! My availability will be changing for a while. All the contacts for coverage are outlined here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/AnupdateonmyscheduleandgettingthesupportyouneedJune2026_382330/] If you have any questions, my PMs are always open to you! Hope In May, we started work on building out the coursework for the Peer Support Specialist track. We’ve made solid progress so far, especially with developing the modules, and things are moving in the right direction. This is an important step toward eventually having our own Peer Support Specialist program in place. If you’re interested in learning more about this track, click here to learn more about it. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/MonthlyCommunityTeamUpdates_2602/May2026CommunityUpdate_380883/] We also had our first three listeners earn the Active Listener Recognition Certificates for reaching 10 or more Tulip nominations. A big congratulations to them. You can find out who they are and congratulate the rest of the nominees here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/AppreciationProgram_2310/TulipAwardeesMay2026_382573/] We also took some time to celebrate Eid al-Adha with the community. Even though Eid has wrapped up, you’re still welcome to join in and take part in the post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/religion/Islam_2609/EidAlAdhaMubarak2026_382720/]. Aside from that, it’s mostly been steady maintenance work across the board. SoulfullyAButterfly We launched the Social Support Room group chat this month as a bridge between member community room and support room 24/7. After a trial and user feedback, this room is now badge locked and access is available to anyone who applies here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/General_2446/AnnouncementNewTrialRoomSocialSupportRoom_381161/]. As part of the May Mental Health Awareness month events, one of our therapists, Ashley Flewellen (@AshleyNFlewellenLPC), held a workshop on Breaking the Stigma. We look forward to announcing new events and activities as we move forward to June.
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May 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 May 3rd
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! May is already here. My middle daughter graduates from high school this month and is then off to school where her big brother is a senior. We’ll just have one left in the house! We’ve been busy at work on a number of fronts. One big focus for me lately has been the process of peer support and credentialing. Our training Academy [http://7cups.com/academy], under the excellent leadership of @hope already meets about 80% of the criteria needed for accreditation. However, we have to build and expand different modules to make sure we are meeting all of the requirements and learning objectives. We are working on these modules now. Certified peers can be seen as the middle layer in between volunteer listeners and licensed therapists. Many of you have already taken all of the peer support courses. The new curriculum will be much more robust. Look for more from us on this soon! I’ve also been working on a mental health certification for faith organizations. Religion plays a big part in most people’s lives. William James (one of the first psychologists) famously said: "To the psychologist the religious propensities of man must be at least as interesting as any other of the facts pertaining to his mental constitution." Many people turn to their religious or spiritual leaders before seeking mental health support. I think it’d be great if faith organizations could signal to people in pain in their membership and community - hey we are a safe place and we care for you!  I also wanted to take a moment to point to some beautiful, recent, posts if you haven’t seen them. I often open the app and read the feed before I go to bed. Talk about the warm fuzzies. Like a warm cup of tea for the heart! Check them out here: -Before and After 7 Cups: What Changed in You? -Appreciation to Listeners and Members -From Strangers to Support System [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/Icebreakers_2095/FromStrangerstoSupportSystem_378316/?post=4169051] I hope you all have a lovely weekend! Best, GlenM ------------------------- H Thanks to everyone who took part in April’s events; the overarching theme was Volunteer Month, and there’s some excellent content written by our very own community members that I urge you to check out when you’re finished here. Here’s the link to April’s masterpost. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/Aprilon7CupsTheGiftofCaringHonoringYou_378579/] May is another crucially important month to 7 Cups: Mental Health Awareness Month. The lineup is (here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/Mayon7CupsMentalHealthAwarenessMonthChallengingStigmas_380880/], and you can earn the MH Awareness Month badge for contributing content!  Speaking of contributing, listeners, we are actively onboarding new hosts to open the Listener Community Room and provide a lighthearted space to hang out and play games. See how you can get involved by clicking on this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/General_2422/CallingAllListenersOperationListenerCommunityRoomRevival_376514/]. I'd been reflecting on the core, the heart, and the soul of 7 Cups, from the community to the foundation upon which we stand. There's a lot of 7 Cups lore that most who've come here in recent years may not be aware of. I launched a special 7-week forum series aptly called The 7 Cups Values Series to explore our values and what they mean to us. Each value has its own dedicated post that will be added to the bottom of the introductory series post linked here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/7CupsValuesSeriesWeek0PreJourneyOurMissionBuildingaBetterWorld_379125/]. The Weekly Beacon Campaign invites help from the entire community in the form of everyday acts of participation to support one another. Get credit for what you’re already doing and earn the All for one badge! Join this week’s challenge here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunityWeek7April26_380705/] ------------------------- Hope April has been a steady, behind-the-scenes kind of month. Work officially kicked off on the Peer Specialist Track, with early drafting and content development now underway. It’s still in progress, but things are moving forward. A big shoutout to @soulfullyabutterfly for putting in consistent work on shaping the content for this track. We also introduced a clearer breakdown of how volunteer hours are calculated. This is especially useful for listeners who need their hours verified for external requirements but aren’t part of an Academy program. The goal here is simple: reduce confusion and make expectations easier to understand so people can plan ahead. You can access the post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/ResourceCenter_2269/HowYour7CupsVolunteeringHoursAreCounted_380493/].  The Tulip Award also went through a major update. Milestone certificates are now being introduced for nominations, adding an extra layer of recognition along the way. The badge will still remain, but the Tulip counter is no longer limited to a single year. All nominations, from the time Tulip was launched, will now count cumulatively. More details are available in the full post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/AppreciationProgram_2310/TulipAwardsUpdateNewMilestonesRecognitionSystem_380520/] Lastly, we have also added new elective options to the Quality Listening Program (QLP) to better reflect the work listeners are already doing. The total number of electives required hasn’t changed, but there’s now more flexibility in how you complete them. This includes updated credit for topic-specific training guides and a new elective based on Tulip nominations. Check out the post for the full breakdown and details.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/qlp/AnnouncementsandUpdates_2201/NewElectivesforQLPTrainees_380194/] ------------------------- SoulfullyAButterfly This month, we have been working behind the scenes to develop a peer support curriculum. Additionally, we will be launching our FC Mother partnership based training content to support maternal health in May in honor of Mother’s Day. We are also developing new growth paths based on faith-based interventions. One of our therapists, Ashley Flewellen (@AshleyNFlewellenLPC), held a workshop on the importance of self-care this month. You can read some insights and copies of activities that a participant documented here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/IncredibleinsightsfromAshley_378648/].  Continuing our monthly events, expert workshops and activities, we are excited to launch several new closed group initiatives. This includes a Stress Management Huddle (a closed group), and an openly accessible Social Support Room. You can expect announcements for these initiatives soon. 
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April 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 April 7th
...See more Dear Community, I hope all is well! It is warming up here and already feels like summer. We’ve got a little extra time off this weekend. It has been very busy. I’m looking forward to hanging out with my family and unplugging for a bit! Quick updates on the training front. We are in the process of auditing all of our training content. @hope has been doing a great job. It seems like we have about 80% of what is needed to meet the peer support specialist curriculum. Peers are also credentialed by state. We are looking to start in Florida as they have the most stringent requirements. Lots of work here for us to do, but it is all very doable. I’ll keep you posted on our progress. Additionally, CMU has been working on a member / client simulation tool that provides robust and real time feedback. See screenshots below. We will also soon be releasing the conversation coach I mentioned last update.  I hope you all are enjoying the spring and the warmer weather! Best, Glen H This month, we explored the theme of Empowerment & Healing. Check out the masterpost of all the great content our community contributed here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/7CupsinMarchEmpowermentHealing_376499/]. I’d also like to personally recommend checking out this thought provoking, sharing-and-learning series by Kiara @jesusredeemedme2425 on Things You Wish People Knew [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/General_2448/WishYouKnewMasterList_377137/]. <- Click this link to go to their master thread, and if you see anything not covered, feel free to suggest it to Kiara! I am very proud of her creativity and will be featuring these posts across our awareness events throughout the year! In exciting news, I have launched a site-wide initiative that invites everyone to participate and make a direct impact on one another. The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition where we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand around the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a massive difference in someone else's day. We build this community together through everyday acts of kindness! Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day. Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge! These refresh each week, so subscribe to the General Suppor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/]t forum and pay attention to your notifications bell for each new week's post. We are on Week 2 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/TheWeeklyBeaconCommunityHelpCampaign_2726/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunityWeek2March22_377991/] right now. You’ve probably heard of our Way of the River series by now. You may have taken part in some of it or completed all of it, holding the exclusive badges of an experienced kyaker on the river of life. We have made an exclusive closed group chat to work through the series together and to bond over the shared themes. I would love to have you, no matter what familiarity you have with the series. We’re here to work through it together! Read about the meaningful culture we’re building here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/IntroducingtheWayoftheRiverHuddle_377109/]. Listeners, we are regularly onboarding new hosts to open the Listener Community Room and provide a lighthearted space to hang out and play games. Please come congratulate our current hosts and see how you can get involved by clicking into this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/General_2422/TheMomentumKeepsGrowingLetsHearItForOurLCRHosts_378077/]. And remember, this community is built by you. 7 Cups thrives because of you, and all you do for each other. You are encouraged to make posts, lead conversations in the rooms, and take on leadership roles to grow into the best versions of yourself. We have so many opportunities, and some yet to be dreamt up! If you want to do anything here and need some help, be it finding your path or with a new idea,  my PMs are open, and I am your cheerleader! Thanks for playing for the 7 Cups team and making us winners every day on a global scale. Hope Hi everyone! Thank you to those who expressed interest in the Carnegie Mellon University research study. Most of the participant spots have already been filled, but you can still submit the form to join the waitlist [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYElGLQoX6sWZ5jfuBKaHzVexr7M4ZUWbo2EuW8XfauH8sBQ/viewform?usp=preview] if you meet their criteria. The study is focused on improving listener training through “virtual patients” that simulate members with common mental health challenges, giving listeners a chance to practice skills and provide feedback. Please note that the participation criteria are set by the researchers, and they reserve the right to select participants based on their needs. The 7 Cups internship program continues to be popular, with universities partnering for accredited practicum placements and students joining individually. If your university is interested in partnering with 7 Cups, or you’re planning to do a placement here, please message me beforehand so expectations can be aligned.  Additionally, on the Academy front! We’re also focusing on recruiting leaders at both the mentor and mentor leader levels, so if you’re interested, please fill out the form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVqIemWcH8D2MY21jkQK_oClijrK368Jf7wog1SfZ8Wzzbbg/viewform?usp=preview]. Lastly, the community came together to celebrate Eid. You can view our Eid Mubarak [https://www.7cups.com/forum/religion/Islam_2609/EidMubarak2026_377527/] post here! SoulfullyAButterfly This month has been focused on lots of content building in relation to FC Mother with a growth path to be launched soon for supporters of maternal wellbeing. In relation to this partnership and consideration of our inclusive community, we have introduced a language inclusivity guideline [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/CommunityGuidelines_2725/ForumGuidelineClarificationLanguageInclusivity_377922/] for the forums. In light of guideline clarification, we have also put out this guide [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/ForumGuidelineRefresherListenerBoundariesUtilizingMemberAccounts_377433/] regarding listener roles and boundaries on the forums. Ending the month on a high note, you can find our March Milestone Moments event recap and Word Cake here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/CupversariesBirthdays_179/MarchMilestoneMomentsCongratulationsWordCake_378483/]. We’re truly honored to celebrate each and every one of your special moments!
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March 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 March 3rd
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! Last update I said it looks like spring came early. We ended up getting 9 inches of snow! Most of my family is up in Massachusetts and they are saying that the snow is up to their waist. It feels like my childhood again. Thankfully things do seem to be warming up now. I’ll be making a more comprehensive post soon, but did want to share here that we are launching a partnership with fcmother.com [http://fcmother.com]. You can read more about it here [https://www.recordonline.com/press-release/story/33151/fc-mother-partners-with-the-worlds-largest-mental-health-community-7-cups-to-democratize-its-mothers-health-impact/]. The goal is to leverage football (soccer for US folks) to better support mothers and maternal health. I’m especially excited about this because it has the potential to be very innovative and generalize to other health issues and organizations. Also, I did a podcast the other day with Pinned2Purpose.com [http://pinned2purpose.com]. You can see the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKLY1htVJSk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKLY1htVJSk]. The interviewer asked several good questions that helped me share more on the origins of 7 Cups.. If you take the time to listen to it, then please let me know what you think! We are also doing more research on peer certification. It is still very early, but I think this will end up being very good for us. We have volunteer listeners and we have therapists. Certified peers would be a middle layer of service and roles. I’ll post more on this soon as well. Thank you all for being a core part of the work we do here! ------------------------- H Thank you to everyone who took part in this month’s theme of Heart of Connection [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/7CupsinFebruaryTheHeartofConnection_374480/]. Special thanks to @Sunisshiningandsoareyou for writing a beautifully insightful series on self-love which I highly recommend checking out:  The Love Month Celebration [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/SelfExplorationSelfLove_178/TheLoveMonthCelebration_374326/]. March’s theme is Empowerment and Healing, with focues on Self-Harm Awareness Month (SIAD) & Women’s History Month. I would like people to write content for this, and I will feature your posts in the March lineup! If you’d like to get a head start, go for it. I will roll out the March event masterpost within the next day! We also hosted our Community Milestones event, honoring all birthdays and cupsversaries within February. Give them love here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/General_2448/FebruaryMilestoneMomentsCongratulationsWordCupcake_376176/], and if you have a special day in March, click here to let us know [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fedHkefrilL9zIU4W8Uo_Fmji0fBXQPjthXp5I74q0o/preview]. Newbies: we have some cool things just for you!  What is 7 Cups about? What do we offer? We answer these questions (here) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0]. For the listeners, here's a handy guide covering the basics and everything you need to know to get your footing as a listener (click here for the document) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu]. And here are quick tips for those nervous about taking your first chat (read here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/General_2422/QuicktipsImnewandImnervousaboutmyfirsttimelisteningtoamember_376046/]. There’s so much more happening and in the works, so I’ll ask you to please subscribe to Site Updates (this forum!) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/] and keep an eye on your notifications bell for community-wide alerts. As always, thank you for being the driving force behind 7 Cups. Our community thrives because you’re all out there tending to it and each other. Please keep engaging, starting new conversations, and creating content. Your daily participation is what makes this space possible. ------------------------- Hope It has been an eventful month! We talked about Deposits vs Withdrawals: How Discipline Buys Freedom [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/DepositsvsWithdrawalsHowDisciplineBuysFreedom_375460/]. It may not feel intuitive, but structure and consistency are often what create real flexibility long term. Join the discussion to explore how this plays out in everyday life. We’ve also launched the Academy Mentor Activity Tracking Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1LsUoRCpszzjQm74koxhb8HbDxT55qpdLQU7CueIRGZw/preview]. This quick 1–2 minute check-in is designed to improve transparency and support across mentors. It gives us clearer visibility on activity levels and provides one place to raise concerns. All Academy mentors are required to complete it before the 8th of each month, reporting on the previous month. The goal is straightforward: better insight, stronger support, and a smoother experience for our trainees. On the teen side, the 30-Minute Open Chats on Glimmers [https://www.7cups.com/forum/teens/TeenZoneCommunityTeam_590/New30MinuteOpenChatsonGlimmers_374995/]initiative is live. Teams and ATLs can now host 30-minute pop-ups to share wins and positive moments. No advance scheduling required. Hosts will receive cheers and, over time, a certificate for contributing. We’ll continue having one Glimmers post each month where you can share the good things that happened. You can still add your February highlights to the February post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/MonthlyGlimmersFebruary2026_374443/], and the March 2026 post is now up [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/MonthlyGlimmersMarch2026_376361/] and ready for you to start sharing your March wins. The posts are open to both adults and teens.  Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing. You’re welcome to share greetings and connect with fellow Muslims through our Ramadan post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/religion/Islam_2609/RamadanMubarak2026_375528/], and you can also share reminders or encouragement in the Islamic subforum [https://www.7cups.com/forum/religion/Islam_2609/]throughout the month. ------------------------- SoulfullyAButterfly This month, we have continued to nurture closed groups including the loneliness and wellness Huddles.  In light of the partnership with FC Mother, we have launched a separate community called Motherhood Support (FC Mother) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/motherhood/]. This community hub serves as a space to connect while building a team of supporters around mothers in different life stages. Alongside this, we are developing several educational and practical modules which will allow users to support mothers effectively. Notably, this training including forum usage will also be delivered in Spanish, which marks a unique opportunity on 7 Cups. We have also published a best practices guide [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/RespondingMeaningfullyinForumsABestPracticesGuide_375916/] on how to respond meaningfully in the forums to ensure support quality. Additionally, these group etiquette reminders [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportInformationandUpdates_822/GroupEtiquetteforanInclusiveSpace_375900/] are designed to keep our live spaces respectful and inclusive. As we move forward this year, we are planning many more events and closed group initiatives to further foster wellbeing in different ways. 
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February 2026 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 February 3rd
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! It has been very chilly here and we’ve even had a bunch of snow. My kids have missed 4 days of school. They are delighted. I love winter walks, but am looking forward to the warmth! Big shout out to all of the River goers! If you are interested in doing more depth-oriented work, please check out H’s links below! Also, we are working on a new update to listener quality that I think will be very interesting. You’ll soon be able to press a button to get feedback from Noni on how you did in a chat. She’ll give you feedback on 10 different competencies or skills. I think this will be very encouraging and helpful! Look for more on this soon. I very much appreciate you all! Best, Glen ------------------------- H We started the new year off strong with many events and exciting developments! We held our first Milestones Moment of 2026 and shared goals we’re aspiring to achieve. Even though the event is over, I’d still like you to share your 2026 goal(s) in this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/MilestoneMomentsSpecialGoalsEditionWednesdayJanuary21_372464/]. I also followed up on the event to ask how long you’ve been a part of the 7 Cups family and one word that describes 7 Cups to you. The words will be collected into a fun cloud at some point so please drop yours here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/games/CommunitySpace_2583/Whendidyoujoin7Cups_373578/]. For those curious about our newest therapeutic series, The Way of the River, I wrote a summary of it, how it benefited me, and how it could benefit you too! Click here to read it. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/Stopfightingthecurrentandstartnavigatingit_373701/]  If you are feeling a little intimidated or not sure where to start, I recommend joining us in the exclusive WotR chatroom! We’re all happy to help guide you along the river from start to finish in this five-part reading and reflection series. Apply to join it here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdUljhoiZW9Iwf-8NGit6kW_l4z_hwZ7PAfJxg8jcMHJJzXQ/viewform] We also debuted a brand new initiative for the listener side called the Listener Lounge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerEvents_2292/IntroducingTheListenerLoungeOurFirstMonthlyGathering_372889/]. During the event, we will brainstorm words to represent the listener community every month. Please click here for details and to cast your vote! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerEvents_2292/RecapOurVeryFirstListenerLoungePleaseVote_373899/] Last but not least, every Friday we host a special AMA orientation session for new users. Newbies, please click for more information [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/General_2418/NewHereLetsFindYourPathTogetherNewbieWelcomeSession_372967/]and drop into the 24/7 Welcome Lounge chatroom anytime! ------------------------- Hope It’s been mostly business as usual this month, but we have a few updates to share. We now have several award programs where you get to help decide who earns badges and rewards. These are all ways to recognize and appreciate the hard work of our users. Check out the master post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/NominationsandReviewsAreOpenYourVoiceShapesWhoGetsRecognized_373941/] for details and submit your nominations to encourage and celebrate others. In the Quality Listening Program, we will be trialing an extended response window starting with the February 9, 2026 batch. Trainees will now be able to claim their seats by responding before the coming Friday after their start date. This gives a couple more days to notice the email and respond. All other programs will continue with the existing format. We have also launched Monthly Glimmers, a new initiative where you can share the big and small good things that happened each month. Each month there will be a post where you can add your glimmers, and we will keep a master post linking all of them. This is a way to reflect on positive moments, celebrate achievements, and spread encouragement within the community. The first glimmer post is already live here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HopesCorner_2162/MonthlyGlimmersJanuary2026_374189/] ------------------------- SoulfullyAButterfly We started off the New Year with an amazing compilation of the community’s reflections of the past year and what words we will hold on to during 2026 - see the community’s 6th word “cup” results here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/SoulfullyAButterflysContentGarden_2136/2025and2026WordCloudActivityResults_373676/]! For the first time, our 2025 and 2026 words are the same: Hope!  We have also kicked off a community survey to understand the community’s feedback and support needs. Please consider participating here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TaketheCommunitySurveytoShareYourNeedsandFeedback_374198/]. 
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November 2025 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 December 4th, 2025
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! First, a big shout out to all the newbies joining us! It is great to have you all join us. On a related note, a big thank you to our welcoming committee and everyone else in the community that is helping our newest members feel welcome. This is great to see. Second, a gentle reminder to all of you to please take good care of yourselves. There are a lot of bugs going around. I personally know 4 people that have been hospitalized in the last month. It seems these bacterial infections are “hiding” and “colonizing” - evading the antibiotics - and then coming back with a vengeance. I’ve not really heard too much of this sort of thing happening often in the past. Please get plenty of sleep, take D3 and K2 supplements, and wash your hands often. Sorry for the PSA, but these recent signals have spooked me a bit so I am trying to be proactive and share with all the people that I care about.  Third, if you haven’t yet, please check out our Way of the River series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/IntroducingTheWayoftheRiverSeriesMasterpost_367734/]. We have 4 of the 5 parts live and will roll out the last part later this week.  ------------------------- H We believe that every milestone, big or small, deserves to be celebrated. For many of us, a birthday or an anniversary is more than just a date - it's a powerful reminder that we're still here, that we've overcome challenges, and that we're still going strong. Sometimes, these important days can feel quiet or go unnoticed. We want to change that by hosting Monthly Milestone Moments [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/IntroducingMilestoneMomentsOurNewMonthlyCelebration_367095/]. Stay tuned for this coming month’s dates and times! In our continued efforts to support new users, we have opened a room to our Newbies (first 30 days of the site) called the Welcome Lounge. Check out the official post here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/IntroducingtheWelcomeLounge_365686/] If you are a leader interested in helping provide coverage for this 24/7 room, drop me a line! I am a firm believer in taking small, consistent steps to build momentum and develop (healthy) daily habits. I have been tinkering with an initiative (known as the One Small Step challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/General_2448/TheOneSmallStepWeeklyChallengeWhatsYourGoal_365435/]) to set weekly goals and meet at the end of each week as a means of celebration and accountability. It's shown such potential that we have decided to elevate it to make it a 24/7 check in system! Sign up for the Wellness Accountability Huddle  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/ReLaunchingTheWellnessAccountabilityHuddle_368118/]and commit to your goals long-term! Along that same line of thinking, I encourage you all to join the fun in this daily thread: Today I learned… [https://www.7cups.com/forum/community/General_2530/OnenewthingIvelearnedtodayDailysharingthread_367089/] As a large community family, with immense global knowledge and wisdom from all walks of life, we have the power to really help each other improve our lives, so I urge you to please keep on extending yourself to others with an open heart and mind.  When you’re finished reading this update, head over to this post to hear the latest from our esteemed Ambassador Team: Ambassador Update [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/AmbassadorTeamUpdateQ4October2025_366647/] And if you’ve seen a Community Mod doing good out in our rooms, please give them some well-deserved love in this new thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityModeratorsLounge_2143/CommunityModeratorRecognitionThread_367822/]. ------------------------- Hope This month, a big focus has been on supporting new mentors in trial for both the Quality Listening Program (QLP) and the Leadership Development Program (LDP). This has included helping with task assignments, going over onboarding materials, and making processes a bit smoother for new mentors as they settle in. Collaboration with Suryansh, our Group Support Ambassador, has helped bring more recognition to group support participants. The Group Support Monthly Review Highlights initiative was launched, modeled after the mentor monthly review highlights. Now, anyone in the group support can be recognized for their positive contributions each month. Shoutout to @Suryansh for taking the lead here! Find more about the system and submit a nomination here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/General_2446/ExcitingUpdatestoGroupSupportFeedbackRecognition_367287/] Aside from these highlights, things have continued as usual with ongoing Academy programs, keeping operations running smoothly. ------------------------- SoulfullyAButterfly This month, we launched the Welcome Lounge to support newbie users (members and listeners). This space is a great way to meet other newbies and ask any questions about the site. We’ve been hosting different discussions in this space to help orient newbies and improve the overall newbie 7 Cups experience. We also revived community events with the goal of a monthly event combining different events. This month, we honored mental health day and other important themes via Anchors of Support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/October2025EventAnchorsofSupportAccessAwarenessandAction_366214/], the October event, which is now concluding with Halloween related activities alongside end of the month reflections. Supporting Glen’s Way of the River series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/IntroducingTheWayoftheRiverSeriesMasterpost_367734/], we have created a closed group chat where participants exploring this series can chat and explore concepts together. Similarly, we will be relaunching the Wellness Accountability closed/private group chat for everyone working on goals to support one another and get long-lasting motivation.
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December 2025 Community Update!
by GlenM
Last post
 December 3rd, 2025
...See more Dear Community, I hope you all are well! Things are good here. It has been much colder lately. We also had a nice Thanksgiving. My big kids were home from college so it was great to see them. We will be heading up north for the holidays in less than 3 weeks. December flies by!  A big shout out to our leaders who have been leading all of these real-time events and also helping with accompanying growth paths (hat tip to @annasilverberg for the new growth path on bullying). I enjoyed our milestone celebration, caught the tail end of Graham’s session, and have heard that the loneliness huddle is rocking. One thing I love about Cupsgiving or any of the other live events we do is that you feel deeply nourished during and after them. They feel like little holiday bursts to me. I can see that in others too. In the recent past, more live events is what community members have shared with me that they’d like to see. I am very happy we are now delivering! The word for this warm fuzzy feeling is moral elevation [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevation_(emotion)]. I think this captures much of what we do here. If interested, do a little reading on this and let me know what you think! Lastly, I am very thankful for all of you! Thank you for making our community warm, connected, and kind! H As part of our Seasons of Support (see SoulfullyAButterfly’s section below!) celebrations, I invite you all to help us build a Gratitude Wall by sharing something, or someone, you’re grateful for (here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/SeasonsofSupportBuildOurGratitudeWall_369725/]. Did a specific member support you in a listener chat? Did you discover a new song that lifted your mood? Did you manage to get out of bed on a really hard day? Did you see a really nice sunset? Come lay down some bricks! We had our first milestones moments event [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/IntroducingMilestoneMomentsOurNewMonthlyCelebration_367095/] on the adult side, and the reception was so good that we will be locking this in as a monthly fixture to celebrate birthdays and cupsversaries. Check out the post I linked for details and the form to submit your special day, and stay tuned to your notifications for the next one! And for teen side, we’ll be highlighting you in the forums! Be sure to submit your birthday or cupsday if it’s coming up to the form in this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/TeenMilestoneMomentsCelebratingYourSpecialDays_369381/]. Have you checked out our Way of the River series yet? This series represents core values within our community and teachings that are fundamental to our understanding of ourselves and our impact on each other, and broadly the world. I highly highly recommend making this series a personal development goal of yours this month! I promise you’ll learn some very interesting things. Set your course on the river here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/IntroducingTheWayoftheRiverSeriesMasterpost_367734/]! And if you’re confused about anything or need some help, ping me! Happy Holidays and warmest wishes to you all, however you celebrate! Should you find yourself in need of company, our community stands ready to support you. It is our privilege to serve as your extended family, offering you a space of genuine connection and enduring comfort! Hope This month, we kicked off a new teen forum series called Just Wondering. It’s a fun, multi-part series with prompts for teens to share what’s been on their minds. So far, we’ve covered random thoughts, things that “live rent-free” in your head, and moments that caught your attention. There will be six prompts in total, and all teens are welcome to join here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/teens/TeenZoneCommunityTeam_590/JustWonderingSeries_368808/]. We also had an open chat for the series and two chats on Three Good Things, where teens shared positive moments from the past week. Our ongoing list of good things is now at 140 entries, and you can add yours here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/teens/TeenZoneCommunityTeam_590/HeresaListofGoodThingsThatHappenedThisWeekWhatsYours_356544/] Carnegie Mellon University research recruitment is still going. Thanks to everyone who joined in. Most slots for the newbie listener category have been filled, but you can join the waiting list if you are a new listener are eligible as per the requirements listed here.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1oh1NBijgkvo-Q9JVqXZbizIxJ1hOSiNNhOX1t8llO8E/preview] The rest of the month focused on keeping things running smoothly, including recognition programs and onboarding of trainees. Lastly, the mentor leader application is now merged with the Academy mentor application so that you can apply for either role with the same form. Apply to be a mentor or mentor leader with 7 Cups Academy here.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XnrHWY9kCWIuRyfrEyODlTnHTJOnk0HQ22orLGRneCorVg/viewform] SoulfullyAButterfly This month, we marked Cupsgiving via the Cupsgiving 2025: Seasons of Support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/Cupsgiving2025SeasonsofSupportNovemberMasterpost_368771/] event, with a variety of themes including kindness, support in action and anti-bullying awareness and support, a special therapist-led wellness workshop for International Men’s Day, and a balanced approach to Thanksgiving as a time of gratitude as well as awareness of the indigenous history behind this holiday. Shoutout to @Heather225 and @Suryansh for helping me organize this event with a mix of activities on the forums and groups.  We’ve also launched the Loneliness Huddle, a closed group open 24/7 for those who struggle with loneliness and the holidays. We look forward to creating more events and spaces where everyone can find connection and support.

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