thrivin' together

A space for women impacted by gambling

Learn, Grow & Heal

We invite UK women with lived experience of gambling to become a member, by joining our community. Members can access a range of activities, focus groups, training and workshops in a women-only space.

thrivin’ together aims to be representative of the women impacted by gambling. We know there are varied backgrounds and experiences and your voice matters.

Our aim is to provide a range of activities to increase your well-being, self esteem and connections with others. We want these activities to be creative, fun and flexible. Please keep your eye on this page for updates.

If you’re feeling a bit unconfident or struggle with IT (or anything else that may make you hesitant) let us know so we can support you to get involved.

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What’s On

We offer a range of ways to learn, grow and heal to our membership. Topics are chosen and developed by our women and we work in partnership with a range of professionals to ensure safe spaces and opportunities to experiment and develop. To register your interest in any of the below, please complete the sign up sheet.

**All of our activities are open to signed up members of thrivin’ together who have completed a registration and welcome call.

Current Sessions

Weekly Women in Recovery Drop In Groups
Mondays – daytime – 1:30 to 2:30pm
**Note change of day** Thursday – evening 6:30 to 8pm from 21 November
Open to thrivin’ members who are trying to build a life from gambling wherever you are on your journey. This is a space to connect, listen and support. Led by lived experience. Please email Deb: deb@thrivintogether.org.uk to access the zoom link stating which session you wish to attend (daytime/evening).

Identify, Challenge, Implement with Katie
4 session programme running January 2025, with a reflection session at the end. By working together, Katie will help you get clarity on where you are, where you want to be and build a structured plan to achieve results that are sustainable and live life the way you want. All 4 sessions must be committed to and attended.

Tuesday 21st January 25, 7pm-8.30pm
Tuesday 4th February 25, 7pm-8.30pm
Tuesday 18th February 25, 7pm-8.30pm
Tuesday 4th March 25, 7pm-8.30pm
Reflection Session – Tuesday 25th March 25, 7pm-8.30pm
Read more and Register here

Who Am I?
Wednesday 11 Dec 6-7:30pm. As women we can get distracted by putting everyone else first, leaving us resentful, burnt out, and sometimes feeling like we have lost our identity. In this short workshop you’ll be able to consider a number of questions. You don’t have to answer any of them publicly but by the end you’ll have considered your place in your own life. Peer support offered during and after the session. Open to UK women impacted by gambling including affected others. This is a friendly, supportive space to consider, connect and grow. Facilitated by Nadine.
Register here.

Sharing your Story with the Media
Tue 21 January 12-1pm. As an organisation we are regularly approached by journalists and radio stations looking to find real life stories.  Some individuals get a real sense of satisfaction in raising awareness however the experience can be challenging, triggering and exposing. In this workshop we will discuss the risks to consider and suggest how to manage your expectations and experience.
Register here

Affected Other’s Webinar
On Thursday 23rd January, 12noon – 1pm, we will be hosting a one hour Affected Others webinar through research conducted by Freya Howell from the University of Edinburgh. In 2024 thrivin’ together supported Freya in conducting interviews as part of her Masters. In this session Freya will be exploring the experiences of support and support seeking amongst women affected by the gambling of another person.
Register here

Buy the Shoes – Financial Capability and Confidence Programme PILOT – Jan/Feb 2025
Developed with our community and MyMoneyMinded, Buy The Shoes is a programme to help you challenge your beliefs and your relationship with money and finances. We know gambling can create debts, guilt and resentment regarding money and this programme will help you break through barriers maximising your income, knowledge and confidence. Open to women in recovery and affected others. Participants must commit to all 4 sessions (3hrs each) Certificate provided on completion.

Thursday 16th January 2025 – 10am-1pm
Thursday 23rd January 2025 – 10am-1pm
Thursday 30th January 2025 – 10am-1pm
Thursday 6th February 2025 – 10am-1pm
Register here

Neurodivergence programme with Sarah-Jane
Starting in 2025 – 5 session programme for women who suspect or have been diagnosed with ADHD/Autism 90 mins sessions. **Participants must commit to all 5 sessions (90 mins each).
Register here

Coming Soon

We will be restarting monthly wellbeing sessions soon so please register your interest if you’d like to attend (evening).

  • Trust – Conversation Space
  • Boundaries (workshop)
  • Affected Other’s Monthly Drop-In
    Open to our members who are impacted by someone else’s gambling. This is a space for you to connect, share and support. First Tuesday of the month. Currently on pause.

Past Sessions