December Without Alcohol: Women’s Rise and Shine #AF Online Groups

Hosted by Orlagh Reid
Every Thursday in December at 7:30pm (Irish Standard Time) (1 hour)
Live on Zoom

Limited places apply – BOOK YOUR SPOT EARLY HERE 

Join Orlagh Reid this December for Festive and Free: Thriving and Surviving December Without Alcohol — a supportive, uplifting, and empowering online series for women who are giving up alcohol, embracing sobriety, or working towards an alcohol-free lifestyle through positive health and wellbeing.

About the Sessions

These relaxed 1-hour weekly sessions mark the beginning of the Women’s Rise and Shine Online Groups — created for women who are ready to prioritise their health, wellbeing, and alcohol-free goals.

Grounded in positive health principles and coaching, each meeting emphasises community input and meaningful conversation. Together, we’ll explore:

• Your wins in 2025 and how to build on them
• Plans and goals for December 2025
• Practical tips, tools, and strategies for navigating the festive season alcohol-free
• How to shift from feeling like you’re missing out to recognising what you’re gaining
• Practice Q&A sessions and conversation

These sessions are ideal for women in their first year of alcohol recovery, those transitioning to low or no alcohol, and anyone looking for support while building a healthier lifestyle.

What We’ll Cover

• Weekly planning and staying aligned with your priorities
• Managing social events confidently and intentionally
• Protecting your mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Simple strategies for making informed, alcohol-free decisions
• Tips and tricks the community has found helpful
• Tools for daily and weekly planning
• Navigating family events or spending Christmas solo
• Communicating your goals with your partner or support network
• Polite, confident ways to refuse alcohol — including bringing your own options

By the time January arrives, you’ll feel proud of the choices you made and confident stepping into 2026.

Who It’s For

All women, regardless of why they are choosing to go alcohol free! These sessions will support and complement women who are attending self-help support groups and those in therapy. You do not need to identify as a problem drinker — you may simply be in your first 1–3 years of alcohol recovery or exploring a lifestyle with less or no alcohol.

The power of community is incredible. You’ll be joining other women who share your goals, understand your experiences, and are ready to rise together.

What to Expect

• Relaxed, conversational Zoom sessions
• Strong participation and community encouragement
• A pre-session questionnaire where you can share your top questions and insights
• A safe, supportive environment focused on what you’re prioritising — not what you’re missing

You do not need to go through December feeling alone or disconnected. The Rise and Shine community is here for you.

About the Host

Orlagh Reid is an IACP-accredited Psychotherapist, Addiction Counsellor, Coach and group facilitator. Find out more about Orlagh here.

Looking Ahead: 2026

• Rise Groups: For women transitioning to a low or no alcohol lifestyle
• Shine Groups: For women living a fully alcohol-free life

Let’s come together for one hour each week and make this a December to remember — clear, confident, and alcohol-free.

Join us and Rise & Shine Private Facebook Group this December