Shine in Dursley

Child-free time for creativity and sharing your experiences in a safe environment…


Dursley Shine

Creative Therapy Sessions

Tuesdays 11 - 1 pm, Kingshill House, Dursely, GL11 4BZ

Creativity, support and advice in a safe, child-free space (we provide a loving creche for your little ones) for you to work through worries and concerns, while gently creating a piece of art that you can be proud of. The course also covers a wide range of arts and coping strategies, giving you a mindfulness toolbox to help and support you with anxiety and depression.

(12-week courses, running throughout the year, starting April 2025, September 2025, January 2026, please email info@shine-support.org)

Drop-ins

Mondays/Fridays 10-11:30am, Kingshill House, Dursley, GL11 4BZ

An informal, welcoming and supportive playgroup for mothers wanting to find support from others going through similar feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, uncertainty and sadness.

(Runs all year round, second Monday and fourth Friday of the month, drop-in sessions, £2.50 suggested voluntary donation, all mums welcome)


~ Our Dursley Team ~

 

Rebekah Cox
Dursley Lead

Originally from London and not having any friends or family in the area, I found becoming a mummy to Leo (4) and Taron (1) incredibly difficult and isolating and I struggled with depression and anxiety. Being part of Shine was a vital part of my recovery. There are so many ways Shine helped me. Not only was it a lifeline to have that pocket of time to myself to be creative each week, but it gave me a space to be open and honest about how I was feeling and it also provided community. I feel honoured to now be able to support other mums on their journey.

Jess Hiles
Creche Lead

After my youngest daughter was born I suffered with PND and anxiety following a very traumatic birth… this is when I was referred to Shine. Shine was the most amazing thing that helped me so much though the toughest time of motherhood. I am level 3 qualified in early years I have been working in childcare 16years, I also have experience with Special educational needs and disabilities, safeguarding, first aid, Peer support, mental health and suicide awareness. I live with my husband and our two wonderful daughters.

 

Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.
— David Richo