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
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!
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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 Center
Time: Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:15pm
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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!
Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
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The Caregiver's Space
The Caregiver’s Space is a group for people who are caring for or have cared for individuals faced with various health challenges or disabilities. The group offers a valuable platform for caregivers to connect, share, support each other, and gain the strength and resilience needed to navigate challenging emotions and situations.
Location: TACID Center
Time: Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:15pm
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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.
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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: 1:00 – 2:15pm
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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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Generation of Change
Generation of Change is a peer group open to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) young adults, ages 18-26. We aim to provide a safe space in support of those struggling with debilitating issues. This includes but is not limited to generational trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Join this peer group to be heard, to gain a sense of community, to share experiences, successes, and challenges and to explore various tools for navigating life.
Generation of Change meets on Zoom: Mon, Tues, Weds & Friday. Feel free to drop-in and attend on any of these days.
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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.
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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. We’d love to meet you!
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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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The Peer to Peer Workshop
The Peer to Peer Workshop is a space for peer counselors, wellness/life coaches, or anyone providing services within the behavioral
health field. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss protpcols, boundaries, burnout, and our experiences—to make connections and understand the role of peers in different modalities. TACID is offering this workshop as an educational opportunity for TACID Peer Internship, Field Experience, and for other peer supporters to develop their skills based on the principles of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) and the National Ethical Guidelines and Practice Standards.
Dates: April 1st to June 24th
Time: Mondays from 3:00pm - 4:15pm at TACID Center
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RolePlay Peer Gaming
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.
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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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Voices & Visions Peer Group
This peer group is for people who experience voices and visions and is not limited to a particular diagnosis. We share our stories, successes, challenges and explore tools for living well with experiences that are often misunderstood and stigmatized.
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The Writer’s Block
This group is for people (18+) to gather in a judgement-free zone for creative expression. Writing exercises will range from journaling, poetry, free-write, short stories, and more. The purpose of the group is to help participants process their thoughts and emotions and encourage confidence-building through writing and self-expression. Paper and pencils are provided.
Location: TACID Center
Time: Fridays 11:30am – 12:45pm
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Meet Mesa Winter, CPC, MSW
Mesa is our Wellness and Recovery Program Manager and has been part of the Program since 2011. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Master of Social Work, she brings a combined perspective to our Wellness and Recovery Program. Mesa oversees creative program development and collaborates with CPCs to provide effective and compassionate peer support.
“I am grateful to be part of the TACID team, working together to create a nonclinical environment in which participants have the ability to select which services they feel are best for their wellness and recovery journeys.”