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Welcoming Spring with New Groups at TACID!

Happy Spring! We’re kicking off the season planting the seeds of wellness and recovery by offering new peer support groups! With your participation and courage to come as you are, these groups will sprout on Monday, April 1st. No matter the season you’re experiencing— you may be planting seeds for growth, learning when to water yourself…

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Making Art to Overcome a Perfectionist Mindset

What is perfectionism? Perfectionism is a mindset of unrealistic standards that people may impose on themselves, on other people, on situations and/or things, like artwork. How does perfectionism make daily living challenging? People with a perfectionist mindset may experience mental and emotional pressure which leads to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. As a self-identified perfectionist,…

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The Healing Power of Sound and Music

Do you ever listen to music when you’re focusing on work or other tasks? I speak for myself when I say that different rhythms and types of music inspire me in many ways. I play calm instrumental music to help me sleep, fast music to motivate me and sometimes, classical helps me to focus. However,…

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An Update and Introduction to TACID

Have you ever heard of TACID? If you have, this post will give you an update! If you haven’t, this post is an introduction for people who live in Tacoma and the surrounding area, but have never heard about our free support services for adults (18+) in Pierce County. Let’s start with a little history:…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

In the last few years, there’s been an unprecedented mental health crisis in the United States. Unfortunately, this crisis has been impacting people of all ages and every background. May has been designated as a month to increase awareness about mental health and how important it is to everyone’s health and well being. Mental Health…

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Earthing: Let the Earth Heal You!

Earthing has become a rediscovered resource for healing. Well, you ask, what is it? Long ago, it was a common practice for humans to walk the earth barefoot or wearing sandals made of fabric, leather or other conductive materials. Some cultures and regions still practice this. When you’re barefoot, nutrients from the earth can be…

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Journaling: Make it work for YOU!

Hi! My name is Rebecca Jimenez Harden. I work here at TACID as our administrative coordinator but I also facilitate our weekly RolePlaying Peer Gaming Group at TACID. I’m a big believer in doing lots of little things to make life better and easier. My fridge is a testament to this—pre-packaged snacks to make sure…

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The Art of Self-Acceptance

Greetings! My name is Da’Nitra Wade-Roberts and I’m a new Certified Peer Support Counselor (CPC) at TACID. I’m new to being a CPC but, as I’ve learned about it, I’ve realized I’m pretty familiar with the idea of peer support. In my previous job, I worked as a caregiver, providing aid to people who needed…

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New CPCs at TACID

(L to R) Alan Yee, TACID Front Office Assistant, Rebecca Jimenez Harden, Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator and Da’Nitra Wade-Roberts, Young Adult Group Facilitator. Congratulations to Alan, Rebecca and Da’Nitra for completing the 40-hour, Certified Peer Support Training and passing their certification tests in 2022. We’re pleased and proud to add them to our staff of…

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New Year: New Possibilities

CONGRATULATIONS! We’ ve officially entered the year 2023— Whoo-hoo! According to the Chinese calendar, 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. Well, what exactly does that mean? Some associations with our adorable, furry friends include pureness, gentleness, and hope. Embracing the qualities of the rabbit may help you to incorporate these qualities into the next…

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