Moon Shadow Online Therapeutic Program

Delivered by Melanie and Anna

Who is it for?

Moon Shadow is a 12-week online program aimed at women aged 18+ living in the UK, looking to improve their mental health and connect with a supportive community through guided activities and resources.

You will have experienced difficulties in your childhood and abuse or exploitation as a young person or adult which has adversely affected you in the long term.

You will self-identify with symptoms of Complex PTSD or have received the diagnosis.

Moon Shadow is part of the Survivors Hub which began in 2019 as a project dedicated to running peer-to-peer self-help groups for adults who have experienced prolonged, repeated exposure to abuse, be that physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or spiritual, in childhood or adulthood from which there was no real avenue of escape. Today it incorporates therapeutic programs designed and delivered by professionals from a range of disciplines. These include psychology, counselling and holistic approaches that address the individual's unique experiences and needs.

Please note: Eligibility will be assessed by clinicians upon completion of the registration form.

What to expect from the program

We create a safe space for you to share experiences of how you are managing, the ups and downs, and receive emotional support. The group is kept to a maximum of ten participants to ensure everyone has a chance to speak and connect with others.

We meet you where you are on your journey. Sessions are dynamic, informed by the needs of the group. They are structured along emerging themes, offering opportunities to listen, learn, reflect, discuss and share.

Two experienced facilitators bring a multi-disciplinary approach combining psychoeducation on the neurobiology of trauma and shamanic practices that can support Complex PTSD recovery.

You will be asked to complete online feedback forms to assist Recovery Code X in monitoring the quality and effectiveness of sessions.

On completion of the program, you should be equipped with new coping skills, pathways and options for continuing your journey towards wholeness and inner peace.

Is this program right for me?

Moon Shadow could be helpful if:

You self-identify or have been diagnosed with mild to moderate Complex PTSD and grew up in a traumatising environment, where there was abuse, and you suffered abusive relationships as an adult.

You would like to meet a friendly group of other women with similar experiences and reduce the isolation.

Or you'd like to just “be”, listen and gain some insights and coping skills.

You're looking for a safe place to share progress on your healing and recovery.

The Group Agreement

1. Confidentiality

During a Moon Shadow session we take each other into our confidence. Everything said is confidential. What is said within the group, stays within the group. The only exception is if a Recovery Code X group facilitator or volunteer believes that a participant or someone else is at risk of harm.

2. Sharing and discussion

We listen to and respect each other’s views. It is fine to share the impact of traumatic experiences and how these have made you feel, but we ask you not to share details of the abuse in the group.

3. Creating a safe space

We don’t judge each other, make personal comments or give advice. Sensitivity and compassionate behaviour are fundamental to creating a safe space for all.

4. No need to speak

We don’t want anyone to feel left out of discussions, but if you want to just listen and ‘be’, that is fine too.

5. Drugs and alcohol

If you attend a session under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one of the group facilitators will have to ask you to leave. Medication prescribed by a doctor is acceptable.

6. Friendships

If you decide you would like to contact a group member outside the group, you have to obtain their permission. When friendships develop, each party extends permission to contact each other both implicitly and explicitly.

7. Privacy

You need to be in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. All mobile phones must be switched off at the start.

8. Anonymity

During sessions, it is recommended that only first names are used. Even a pseudonym is okay.

Making a commitment

If you register to join Moon Shadow and are accepted onto the program you are entering into an agreement with Recovery Code X. Becoming a member of Moon Shadow means making a commitment to attend the six sessions and agreeing to completing our online surveys and questionnaires.

We hope you will find the course interesting and helpful. However, if for any reason you cannot continue, you are required to notify us by email: admin@recoverycodex.org. Terms and conditions apply to all course participants regarding cancellations and refunds. These are available during registration. Please ensure that you have read and understood all the terms before proceeding with your registration.

Registrations Are OpenTerms and conditions apply.

The fortnightly sessions will run on Thursday evenings, from 6pm to 8pm, from February 20th 2025 to May 1st 2025 on the following dates.

Thursday 20^th February 2025

Thursday 6^th March 2025

Thursday 20^th March 2025

Thursday 3^rd April 2025

Thursday 17^th April 2025

Thursday 1^st May 2025

Venue: Zoom

Duration: 2 hour sessions with tea break

Cost: £65 per session, payable in advance following offer of a place.

To apply for a place:

Need help?

This form is asking for some personal information. Please take care of yourself when filling it in. Allow yourself breaks if needed. We're requesting this indepth information so that we can meet your needs more effectively. For further assistance call 07389 104755 and leave a message with your name and number or email admin@recoverycodex.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

REFERRALS

We welcome referrals from healthcare providers and multi-agency support services.

Please contact us first to check availability. Call 07389 104755 and leave a message

with your name and number or email admin@recoverycodex.org.

Download and submit referral form here.

Referral FormReferral Form

Please ensure all sections are completed before submission.

Testimonials

Recovery Code X support has been a beacon of light

Recovery Code X Chat 'n' Chill sessions have helped me heal a life time of trauma.

I struggle with anxiety and depression and find myself repeating patterns of behaviour that have had a debilitating impact on my life. Conventional therapies such as antidepressants and counselling such as CBT and psycho-dynamic therapy gave me very little relief.

I have found myself adrift in desperate need of help for many years. Recovery Code X support has been a beacon of light. The Chat 'n' Chill sessions have given me safe harbour. Finally, I feel understood and am being given tools that make sense, and directly help with my struggles to feel safe in my body, with communication, self-loathing and many other difficulties.

Anna and Melanie have devised sessions which incorporate sharing in a safe and supportive environment. I believe my life would have been very different if I'd had this help many years ago. I believe there is something revolutionary about what Anna and Melanie are developing.

It is a form of therapy that should be rolled out across the country and considered as treatment on the NHS.

Anon - Chat 'n' Chill

Without this course I would never have understood why I am the way I am

I have always felt scared of joining a counselling group and they have inspired me to start taking care of my mental health. The techniques I
have learnt from Anna and Melanie such as tapping, grounding exercises, positive affirmations, talking to the inner child are all
amazingly healing to my body and soul. I have used them outside of the workshop.

Anna and Melanie have explained to us that although we have trauma built up over the years, it is possible to understand why we behave the way we do and that our feelings and emotions are valid.

Most importantly, I feel safe in the group, I was shy at first and didn't want to speak. Now, I can speak and feel more comfortable sharing my thoughts.

I will forever be grateful to those who allowed this program to be funded and to Anna and Melanie, who will both forever have a place

in my heart. God bless you all.

Anon - Chat ‘n’ Chill

Recovery Code X is needed across the world

Having taken part in the Heart2Heart
program at the beginning of 2024, I can honestly say it kick started my path to recovery from trauma and many forms of abuse. I was in a very unhealthy relationship at the time and the program helped me see what position I was in and gave me a positive network of women.
The group itself was ground-breaking.

We touched on many subjects that opened my eyes and gave me strength. Some weeks were hard as we spoke of very sensitive topics, but it was all a part of understanding and healing, and the whole group had the full support of Anna and Polina in between sessions.

This level of care and attention to women's healing is essential and I am so very grateful to have been a part of it this far and will continue to work with Anna and the team moving forward.

Anon - Heart2Heart and Chat 'n' Chill

Mental Health Care Awards 2024
Winner - Best Mental Health Programme