Thriving, Not Just
Survivng

About The Program

Thriving, Not Just Surviving (TNJS) is a free small group seven-week workshop series for college student survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking) where no disclosure of past trauma is required to join. Consisting of expert-led weekly workshops with trauma-informed facilitators, each workshop focuses on introducing diverse restorative and therapeutic coping techniques for healing while creating a supportive, inclusive community. This series is open to survivors of all identities from the UC Santa Barbara undergraduate and graduate communities and all Santa Barbara Community College communities!

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UCSB Students

SBCC Students

Key Program Benefits

Made For You

Our programs are built by survivors for survivors

No Cost

All programs and materials are at no cost to participants

Safe Space

Small groups allow for a personalized experience

Community Based

Access a network of local clinicians and instructors

Respect

Your choices are always fully honored

Privacy

We never share your information without your consent

Workshop Activities

This program provides access to seven clinicians and community instructors who will guide the group through a diverse set of interactive coping techniques to use in your day-to-day life.

What Your Seven Weeks Would Look Like:

Learn Boundaries
Practice Yoga
Explore Healing Through Art
Sound Healing
Journaling Sessions
Weekly Group Checkins
Separate Series for Undergrad and Graduate Students

All of this comes together to form a special supportive and tightly knit community focusing on moving forward with effective day-to-day coping tools, reminding survivors they are not alone in their journey.

Read Testimonials

We pride ourselves of the success and growth our participants have experienced through our programs. Take a look at our testimonials to see what their experience was like and how they benefited from our program!

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Statistics From Thriving, Not Just Surviving

Past participants reported an increase in sense of safety (+69%) and belonging (+39%) after the seven week series.

Participants reported a 26% increase in ability to use coping strategies when triggers arise after just seven weeks.

Participants reported an increased knowledge of their own boundaries at a 60% higher rate than just two months prior.

Participants reported significantly decreased rates of flashbacks (-28%), decreased trouble breathing (-40%), and fewer feelings of isolation (-21%).

Additional Information

All participants will be asked to agree to standards of group confidentiality to create a safe and welcoming space for healing, growth, and compassion for all. The workshops will be taking place on a weeknight evening in person (walking distance from campus), and all necessary materials will be provided free of charge. The exact time and location of the series will be shared with participants after registration.

Please email our program manager Emma Wolters at ewolters@thethrivinginitiative.org for more information about Thriving, Not Just Surviving for undergraduate and graduate student groups or The Thriving Initiative at large.