Wellness and Recovery
Peer Support is the heart of our Wellness and Recovery Program. The Peer Support model is an evidence - based practice for building hope, empowerment and social connection among peers through the sharing of common experiences, challenges and solutions.
Wellness and Recovery at TACID!
At TACID, each peer is the creator of their own wellness and recovery journey. We offer walk-in peer support groups that empower and provide support. Together we are building a community of hope.
Certified Peer Support Specialists
Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPCs) at TACID are trained and certified in Washington state. As a community-based nonprofit, TACID CPCs receive additional training in Intentional Peer Support (IPS) a peer-developed approach to peer support. TACID CPCs receive ongoing IPS coaching on how to create reciprocal peer relationships within a context of personal growth and community-building.
Peer Support Groups
In peer support groups, we focus on wellbeing over a diagnosed illness or disability. While it can take courage to join a new group, at TACID new 'peers' can quickly see they are welcomed and respected by others who share similar challenges and experience.
Wellness and Recovery Peer Support Groups
Artful Expressions
Artful Expressions is a group for adults and young adults (18+). This group is focused on the healing power of self expression as a natural support in our recovery journey. This is a non-judgemental group where we can be playful and explore the beneficial value of creativity. It’s a safe space to share our recovery stories or create quietly.
Location: TACID Center
Date and Time: Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30pm
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Art in Recovery
A casual art group for adults and young adults (18+) offering a chance to experiment with a host of art supplies in the company of peers in recovery. This is a nonjudgmental process about exploration of form and feeling, not about a pretty final product. Some work quietly and some quietly chat about their project. The choice is yours!
All supplies are provided. Wear comfortable, paint-worthy clothing!
Location: TACID Center
Date and Time: Fridays 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Busy Hands Busy Minds
Busy Hands, Busy Minds provides a low-pressure environment for working through anxieties around small talk. Together we practice communication skills and connection-building with one another. To relieve pressure, everyone is encouraged to bring a small, portable craft—crochet, sewing, knitting, drawing, or anything!—to keep their hands occupied during the group. (Note: At this time, we are not teaching crafts and will not be able to provide supplies outside of paper and pens for doodling.)
Location: TACID
Time: Fridays 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Chair Yoga
Chair yoga for adults and young adults (18+) to stretch muscles, focus on breath, and increase mid-body awareness. Modifications will be made to fit you and your body’s needs. Find some time to unwind and get connected to your body, breath, and the beauty of who you are!
Find some time to unwind and get connected to your body, breath, and the beauty of who you are! Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
Location: TACID Center
Date and Time: Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am - 11:30am
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Choose Hope for Depression
Choose Hope for Depression peer support group is open to anyone who lives with depression and wants to increase hope and support recovery. We share our stories, successes, challenges, and explore tools for finding hope and living well. This group is for adults (18+) who experience depression.
You don’t have to be diagnosed with depression to participate.
Location: TACID Center
Date and Time: Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:45pm
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Empowered Bodies, Empowered Minds
This support group is for individuals (18+) who identify as female and are interested in a non-judgmental space for self-exploration. We focus on embracing our bodies by practicing acceptance through guided discussions, inspirational books, guest speakers, and more. We encourage forgiving and forming connections with our bodies, as well as bonding through sharing our stories.
Location: TACID
Time: Mondays 3:00pm – 4:15pm
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The Flow Within
In this group, we focus on tools that may help us to navigate emotions. If you find yourself lost at what to do when you’re angry, anxious, sad or even during shut down, this may be the group for you. In this space, we’ll practice normalizing all emotions and see what we can do with them without punishing ourselves for feeling. Each week we’ll explore one tool that may be helpful. Some of the tools we may explore will be breathing techniques, intuitive movements, sensory tools, and more!
Everyone is welcome to this group regardless of the emotions they’d like to work on.
Location: TACID Center
Time: Tuesdays 11:30am – 12:00pm
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Gentle Tai Chi
Tai’ Chi seeks to achieve harmony with nature and the balance of mental serenity and physical strength. Often described as meditation in motion, it can reduce stress while gently strengthening and stretching the body. Phil Schneider has been practicing and teaching Tai Chi for over 30 years and offers this gentle, adaptive version of Tai Chi which allows anyone to experience the benefits of this healing experience.
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Intuitive Painting Experience
Give your inner creative artist permission to play! Come join us for a playful artmaking experience with fun enthusiast, Megan Zaback. Explore spontaneous self-expression in an inclusive, nonjudgmental environment. All materials provided Free of Charge!
No art experience necessary. Wear your painting clothes.
Location: TACID Center
Date and Time: Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Journey Through Grief
Journey through Grief is a peer support group for anyone coping with the loss of a loved one, a beloved pet, loss of health, and more. While we each grieve in our own unique way, we do not have to be alone. You will find gentle and compassionate support and a safe place to share your feelings as you journey through the grief process.
Days and Times: Thursdays 11:30AM - 12:45AM
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Living in the Balance
A peer group for adults and young adults (18+) seeking balance in their life while living with the challenge of shifting mood states. We share our stories, successes, challenges, and explore tools for living well. There’s no one else quite like you, and the world really is a better place with you in it. Take some time for yourself and drop in either via Zoom or in person. We’d love to meet you!
Location: TACID
Time: Mondays11:30am -12:45am
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Madly in Love with Me
Madly in Love with Me is a group for women based on the book Madly in Love with Me: The Daring Adventure of Becoming Your Own Best Friend by Christine Arylo. The group is a welcoming space is for those who identify as women to gather and explore of a deep sense of love and compassion. The goal is to create a nurturing and empowering environment for women to embrace their worthiness and thrive on their journey towards greater self-love and acceptance.
Location: TACID Center
Time: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12:30pm
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Role Play Peer Gaming Group (RPPG)
This is a group for anyone looking for a fun, new way to develop skills and make friends. Roleplaying games are an interactive but passive way to develop critical thinking, empathy, social skills, resource management, and more. Better yet, it’s fun. Everyone is welcome at our table, regardless of their history or experience in playing games. Join us as we go on magical quests, solve puzzles, explore a new world, and make new friends.
Location: TACID Center
Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Role Play Peer Gaming Group (RPPG)
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Sound Bath Meditation
Guided meditation for adults and young adults (18+) combined with the ancient practice of sound immersion using singing bowls, gongs and/or chimes. The sounds are designed to promote relaxation and healing while meditating. Wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats and zero gravity chairs provided.
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Stress Less Peer Support Group
Stress Less is a peer support group for adults (18+) who experience stress and anxiety and would like to learn how to manage both. We will share our stories, our successes and challenges. Together, we’ll discover new ways of working with our experience and which coping skills work best for each of us.
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Exploring Perceptions Peer Group
This peer-led group (formerly known as Voices & Visions) is a supportive space for individuals (18+) who experience auditory, visual, or other perceptual experiences, whether related to schizophrenia, psychosis, dissociation, PTSD, or other experience. We share stories, discuss challenges and successes, and
explore tools for understanding and living well with experiences that are often misunderstood or stigmatized.
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The Writer’s Block
This group is available online and in person for adults (18+). We gather in a judgement free zone to honor our unique expressions. We aim to help participants process their thoughts and emotions through guided exercises. Some types of exercises are journaling, poetry, free writing, short stories, and more. We are not here to tell you how to write, but to encourage and supply tools to share your stories. Of course, sharing is always optional.
Location: TACID Center & Zoom
Time: Mondays 1:00pm – 2:15pm
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Meet Tawnia Nelson, Wellness & Recovery Director
Since 2023, Tawnia has been part of the program and has taken on the responsibility of directing the Wellness and Recovery program. The organization benefits from her experience as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, who brings community-based human services principles and practices from the peer perspective. As the Director, Tawnia oversees and coordinates all Wellness and Recovery programming and development.
“Working at TACID has been a dream of mine for a long time. TACID's magical spirit and energy are unlike anything I have experienced in my work. TACID's culture is a source of inspiration and joy for all involved, including participants, volunteers, and team members.”