Offerings
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.
Life Writing
This interactive groups fosters 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
Coming soon!
canDID Connections
This process-based art class is designed to facilitate connections between you and your inner world. You will need: paper, pen, and 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
Date: Friday, July 18th
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Pacific
Cost:. $10.00*
Dance Exploration
This is a 4-week/2-month exploration of embodied dance and movement. Participants will focus on building mind-body connections for mindfulness, emotional co-regulation, resilience, empowerment, and confidence. Music, and sometimes video will be offered for participants to move in ways that feel comfortable, either on or off camera. Time to reflect and share with the group will be offered. Dance/movement backgrounds of all levels and types are welcome!
Maximum number of participants: 5
Dates: August 11, 25, September 8, 22 (second and fourth Mondays)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: $30.00*
Co-Writing
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
Coming soon!
Co-Creating
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
Coming Soon!
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.
Past offerings
Art and Writing
Kristin Schultz leads this 3-week class combining art and writing. In each session, participants will be guided to do some form of art: drawing, coloring, painting, oil pastels, (scribbling!), whatever they choose. Next, they will be guided to write about their creation or the process of creating. Participants will then be encouraged to share their experience, insights, and/or their art or writing. It is hoped that through this process of expression, reflection, and sharing that participants will connect with feelings and parts of themselves that can sometimes be difficult to access. All levels of art and writing are welcome. Come prepared with your choice of art supplies (which can be as basic as paper and pen).
Music in Writing
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!
Dance Exploration
This is a 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!