"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, art, dancing, and boundary work to foster a tight-knit community. We aim to give survivors an essential toolkit of coping and self-reflection skills that will help guide them in their individual healing journeys.

This is not a space where participants recount their past trauma-- rather, participants are united by their shared healing paths. 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. Your information will always be treated with the utmost respect and privacy.

UPDATE: Our Winter 2022 series will take place on Wednesday evenings via Zoom, starting January 19th and ending March 2nd. Exact times will be sent out later on to ensure your privacy. Each group 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 seven-week workshop series.

Please fill out this short form to express interest by Sunday, January 9th at 11:59 pm PST, if possible. Space is limited. Email Jasmine at jalimova@thethrivinginitiative.org with any questions or for other ways to get involved.