Harvesting Change: Growing Through the Seasonal Shift

Currently Enrolling for Group

Projected Start in Late October 2024

Link to Group Registration Form Found at Bottom of Page

Overview: Harvesting Change: Growing Through the Seasonal Shift is an 8-session psychotherapy group designed to support you in navigating the transition from summer to winter with intention and mindfulness. Using the seasonal shift as a metaphor, this group helps you align with natural processes and honor your personal changes. Through reflective practices, supportive discussion, and mindfulness and nature-based experiential exercises, you will learn to embrace the rhythms of the seasons and work harmoniously with them, leading to a more intentional and integrated approach to your personal growth and well-being. This group will be held in-person at my office in Portland, Maine.

About Elliott Day, LCPC-c (he/him): With nearly a decade of experience leading diverse groups in both clinical and non-clinical settings, group work has been a primary focus of my professional work. My background includes significant experience as a wilderness guide and therapist at a holistic nature-based treatment program. I’ve worked extensively with mentors and clinical supervisors to develop and refine my group leadership skills. Over the years, I’ve grown personally committed to creating spaces where more people can experience the unique benefits of group therapy. I’m excited to bring this group offering to my outpatient practice, and I eagerly await those ready to delve deeper into their personal exploration.

Price: Sliding Scale $30-$50 per group session

Group Structure:

• Initial Commitment: Participants are committing to the full 8-week course. This structure provides a comprehensive exploration of the seasonal transition and personal growth.

• Ongoing Opportunity: If participants find value in the group and wish to continue, additional 4-week commitment packs will be offered. These follow-up groups will provide continued support and further opportunities for growth.

Intended Population: Adults aged 18-80+

Group Focus:

• Intentional Living: Reflect on your summer experiences and set purposeful intentions for the winter.

• Processing Transitions: Use the shift from summer to winter as a time to acknowledge and process meaningful personal and emotional transitions.

• Understanding impacts of seasonal shifts: Explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) from both modern medical perspectives and from nature-based/indigenous cultural perspectives.

• Strength Through Community: Experience the benefits of a supportive community, and strengthen your abilities to give/ receive effective interpersonal support

Logistics:

• Duration: 90 minutes per session

• Schedule: Weekly for 8 weeks, starting September 24, 2024

• Location: 38 Pleasant St., Portland, ME 04101

• Enrollment: Open to adults aged 18-80. 

• Inclusivity: This group warmly welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, sexuality, and gender expressions, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.

This group contains opportunities to:

• Reflect on and process experiences from summer (and beyond)

• Come to deeper understanding of your life circumstances

• Learn to work with challenging emotions in productive ways

• Practice vulnerability and self-expression amongst peers

• Practice taking interpersonal risks in a safe setting

• Learn mindfulness and experiential practices that can be integrated into day-to-day life

• Set and achieve intentional goals for fall and winter

• Understand the mental health impacts of seasonal changes from multiple cultural perspectives

• Build resilience, create supportive connections, and enhance overall well-being

To learn more: Please email Elliott@EDayTherapy.com or visit EDayTherapy.com

To join the group: Please complete the following form, and Elliott will reach out to you to schedule a no-cost consultation call: Group Registration Form

Join us to explore, reflect, and grow through the seasonal shift with intention and purpose!