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
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 Feb. 20 – April 10 (8 weeks)
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *
Mondays March 3 – April 21 (8 weeks)
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *
Thursdays April 24 – June 12 (8 weeks)
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *
Mondays May 5 – June 23 (8 weeks)
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Pacific
Cost: $30.00 *
canDID Connections
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
Saturday March 8
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: $25.00 *
Saturday March 29
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: $25.00 *
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
Saturday Feb. 22
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: Donation
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
Date: Coming soon!
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific
Cost: Donation
*If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to be considered for a scholarship, please contact us.
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.