canDID Expressions is dedicated to exploring and sharing the lived experiences of people who have trauma-based dissociation through writing and other expressive arts.

Our online groups and classes offer a safe space to create in a community of people with shared experiences.  Join us in our offerings below.

If you are interested in facilitating a writing or art group, please contact us with your idea.

These interactive groups foster community and connection through free writing related to life with trauma-based dissociation.  Whether you are a beginner or experienced writer, new ways of self-expression will emerge.  Invitations to share and receive comments from other group members are extended, helping deepen the experience of self discovery.

Maximum number of participants: 7

Thursdays                                                                                                                  April 24 – June 12     (8 weeks)
Time:  3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *                                                                                                              

Tiffany Starkey leads this 4-Week exploration of our relationship with music and how to apply it to the written word.  When we write about music, we are the listeners.  Participants will consider shared experiences with music-bands, albums, and songs.  Topics include music genres, words, sounds, descriptions, and impact.  Music backgrounds of all levels and types are welcome!

Maximum number of participants: 5

Saturdays                                                                                                                  April 19 – May 10     (4 weeks)
Time:  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *

Jane Alvarado leads this 6-week exploration of embodied dance and movement.  Participants will focus on building mind-body connections for mindfulness, emotional co-regulation, resilience, empowerment, and confidence.  Topics include expression,  creativity, senses, element, form, and production.    Dance/movement backgrounds of all levels and types are welcome!   

Maximum number of participants: 15

Mondays                                                                                                                      April 21 – May 26   (6 weeks)
Time:  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *

This process-based art class is designed to facilitate connections between you and your inner world.  You will need:  paper, pen, colored pencils.  If you have fine liner pens and a larger tip marker, those will be helpful, but are not necessary.  The use of lines and shapes makes this approach accessible to all.

Maximum number of participants: 20

Gather in community to work on your individual writing project.  These drop-in sessions begin with a quick greeting followed by 60 minutes of writing with others.  Wrap up with a goal for the month ahead.  

Maximum number of participants: 25

Gather in community to work on your individual art project.  These drop-in sessions begin with a quick greeting followed by 60 minutes of creating with others.  Wrap up with a goal for the week ahead.

Maximum number of participants: 15

*  canDID Expressions offers a sliding scale in response to inequity related to financial resources.  This system is based on the value of community, and is designed for those with more wealth to help cover the costs for those who have limited access to income.  We trust your discernment of your relationship to wealth and resources in the context of our community, as well as local and global contexts.         

Cancellation Policy:  If you are unable to attend an offering you registered for, contact us a minimum of one week in advance to request a full refund minus a 20% transaction fee.  Cancellations a minimum of 3 days in advance will be eligible for a credit towards a future offering.