Second Spring
When:
Tuesday, June 9 (Zoom)
July 23 (Tabor Space)
July 7 (Zoom)
July 21 (Tabor Space)
August 4 (Zoom)
August 18 (Tabor Space)
Where: Zoom and Tabor Space
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 Genevievel@liberationinstitute.org
Second Spring is a co-facilitated council group for those approaching or moving through perimenopause and menopause. Rooted in the idea that this stage of life can be not only a transition, but also a reawakening, the group offers space to honor this season as a “second spring” — a time of reflection, change, renewal, and emerging wisdom.
Together we will explore the emotional, physical, relational, and identity shifts that can arise during this time of life within a supportive and intentional community.
Using the format of council, participants are invited into a slower, more grounded space for listening, storytelling, witnessing, and authentic connection. Rather than advice-giving or fixing, council emphasizes presence, shared humanity, and the wisdom that emerges through being heard and hearing others.
The group will meet every other week in a hybrid format, alternating between online and in-person gatherings. Whether you are seeking community, grounding, deeper self-understanding, or support navigating change, Second Spring offers a place to come as you are.
About the Facilitator: Brittney Van Matre is a depth-oriented facilitator who works with anxiety, identity development, career change, and life transitions. She brings 20+ years of executive leadership and coaching experience to her practice. Brittney works with women in early adulthood and those who are at midlife, navigating career stress, relationships, and the uncertainty of this life stage. She brings warmth, steadiness, and deep respect for the unfolding process of change. Brittney is a therapist trainee, supervised by Brad Byrum #T2185.
Genevieve Layman is a therapist trainee supervised by Elizabeth Hoke, License #1440. She brings a multidisciplinary, heart-centered approach to her work, shaped by her background as a horticultural therapist, award-winning author of the book Gather & Make, and longtime student of Nonviolent Communication. Genevieve is currently completing training in Somatic Experiencing, with a focus on nervous system awareness, embodiment, and trauma-informed care. Genevieve especially enjoys facilitating groups, where participants can experience belonging, connection, and relational healing in real time with real people. Her work is informed by a deep relationship with the natural world and a belief in the wisdom of the body, mutual empathy, and the healing potential of authentic human connection.
