Thriving, Not Just Surviving is a student-led initiative that pairs specialist-led educational workshops with impactful and reflective self-care activities to create an outlet and supportive community for survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking). This series is open to survivors of all identities from the UC Santa Barbara undergraduate and graduate communities. The workshop series includes activities such as yoga and reiki, creative outlets, and boundaries work to foster a tight-knit community and give survivors an essential toolkit of interactive coping and self-reflection skills that will help guide them in their healing journeys.

This is not a space where participants recount their past trauma, but instead a space where participants are united by their healing journeys. Each workshop series is led by one to two co-facilitators from The Thriving Initiative, alongside community specialists who will share their expertise with the group throughout this six-week workshop series. Your information will always be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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 Wednesday evenings virtually, and/or in person depending on your input below and current community health advisories, exact times will be sent out later on to ensure your privacy. Email Vidhisha at (vidhisha@thethrivinginitiative.org) with any questions or for more information about the program or ways to be involved.

Please fill out this short form to express interest by midnight on Sunday, October 17th, 2021. Space is limited. After filling out this form, you should receive an email within a week containing information regarding the next steps.