The Thriving Initiative
San Diego
We honor your courage in taking this step.
TNJS Fall 2026 Series
Currently open to all current undergrad & grad students.
TNJS Fall 2026 Series will begin in September and end in October.
Please Express Interest by:
Rolling dealine, fill out this short form at your own pace. We're accepting interest forms for our next programs, and we'll reach out shortly after we hear from you.
Built for college students, our programs are conveniently located for students attending San Diego State University and take place within walking distance of the university campus.
The Thriving Initiative is an independent nonprofit with programs serving SDSU students and is not affilitated with or endorsed by San Diego State University.
As we are not affiliated with the university, we do not follow the same Title IX reporting measures. This allows us to set the highest privacy and confidentiality standards possible for those who join our programs.
TNJS in San Diego
Thriving, Not Just Surviving, or what we call"TNJS", is a free, all-inclusive student-led initiative that pairs small, 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). All without the need to share any past trauma.
The workshop series includes activities such as yoga, reiki, art, dancing, and boundary work to foster a tight-knit community. We give survivors an essential toolkit of coping and self-reflection skills that will help guide them in their individual healing journeys.
Why TNJS is different...
This is not a space where group members recount past trauma. Rather, participants are united by the shared elements of their 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.
Thriving is not affiliated with any university system.
All materials are provided at no cost, and there is no fee to participate.
What to Except
This will be a small group of about 4-8 other students who understand what your going through and are lookign to gain similar things form the program. Each group is led by two peer co-facilitators from The Thriving Initiative. We invite in therapists and community specialists who will share their expertise with the group throughout this seven-week workshop series. All details, including location, times, and dates, will be sent out individually to ensure the privacy of the group.
Next Steps:
When you’re ready, fill out our interest form below to get connected, and we'll take care of the rest! We promise it’s just a few quick questions (school, name/pronouns, email, etc.).
Remember... completing this form doesn’t commit you to anything; it’s just a first step to exploring your resources. Submitting does not create a report to your school.
Additional Information
Our programs are completely free for students, including snacks, supplies, and support!
You are not alone in this process. For more information about any of our programs, or The Thriving Initiative at large, please email Lauren McKenzie at lmckenzie@thethrivinginitiative.org.
The Thriving initiative is an independent nonprofit serving university students and is not affiliated with or endorsed by San Diego State University.
