Beating the Winter Blues

When: 6 Weeks, starting in February (exact date TBD)

Time: TBD

Where: Online, Google Meet

Suggested donation: $10 per session (or what you can afford). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

To RSVP or learn more: Email laylaf@liberationinstitute.org

Beating the Winter Blues is a structured, skill-based group therapy program aimed at addressing symptoms commonly associated with seasonal mood changes, including low energy, decreased motivation, and increased stress. Participants will learn cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness-based strategies to enhance emotional regulation and insight, improve daily functioning, and foster healthier coping patterns. Offers the opportunity to develop strategies for managing stress, self-doubt and healthier boundaries while building skills like confidence, trust and self-awareness in a supportive space. This group provides a safe, collaborative environment to build resilience and promote overall well-being during the winter months. 

About the Facilitator: Layla Field is a graduate student at Pepperdine University and a member of a small rural community in Oregon, where she resides with her family. As a mother, stepmother, and pet parent, Layla values connection, empathy, and growth—principles that guide her work in group therapy settings. She is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive space where participants feel safe to share their experiences, build meaningful connections, and develop practical skills to enhance self-awareness, insight, and effective communication. Layla approaches group facilitation with warmth and intention, empowering individuals to learn from both personal reflection and shared group experiences. Supervised by Shelly Stratton LCSW #7252.