Welcome to Shine
Creative therapy, peer support, weekly drop-in and meet-up sessions, for mothers dealing with depression, anxiety, isolation or overwhelm…
Creative Therapy Courses
Our courses offer creative therapy, support and advice in a safe, child-free space for you to work through worries and concerns, while gently creating a piece of art that you can be proud of. Mothers spend time, with other mothers, creating, talking, healing.
Shine Drop-Ins
Informal, welcoming and supportive group sessions in Cirencester, Swindon, Fairford and Dursley - for mothers wanting to reach out and find support from others going through similar feelings of isolation, anxiety, uncertainty or sadness.
““Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.””
TESTIMONIALS
“Shine saved me. There’s no other way to put it. During a time when I could see no happiness in life, cried every time I had to go out in public, cried every day because my new parental world overwhelmed me, and the valiant efforts of various professional councillors seemed to have no effect; Shine was the one thing that made me happy.” See the difference that our courses and support have made in the lives of over 400 women.
MEET OUR ARTISTS
Our wonderful community artists come from a range of backgrounds, from textiles and tapestry to poetry and mosaics. They are all women, and many are ex-Shine mothers with lived experiences of depression and anxiety.
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OUR STORIES
““It came like a thief in the night, almost in an instant, stealing my smile, an anxiety so deep it wormed its way into my very soul. I was devoured by postnatal depression and anxiety, and there was nothing I could do to escape it.” Postnatal depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD come in many forms, and everyone’s experience is different. We have shared some of our stories here to show you that you are not alone…
MEET OUR TEAM
We are supported by a wonderful team of volunteers, EX-Shine mums, inspiring women and devoted trustees who help make Shine possible every day. Hear about why we’re so lucky to be a part of this community.
