About The Program
Thriving,
Not Just Surviving
a.k.a "TNJS"
Thriving, Not Just Surviving (TNJS)
is a free, all-inclusive program consisting of a seven-week workshop series for all college student survivors, with no disclosure requirements.
Individually designed for college student survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking), this series welcomes all participants without requiring disclosure of past trauma. Alongside a small group of peers, participants take part in a different, expert-led workshop each week. With the support of our organization’s trauma-informed student co-facilitators, the workshops introduce diverse restorative and therapeutic coping techniques for healing. We strive to create a supportive, respectful, and all-inclusive community where each survivor can feel the power of being witnessed.
Healing has no timeline. Whether you are two weeks or two decades into your journey, you belong here. This series is open to survivors of every identity.
This program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students at the following colleges and universities. Select your school below to learn more about the program, upcoming dates, and
express interest.
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:
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Learn Boundaries
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Practice Yoga
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Explore Healing Through Art
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Sound Healing
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Journaling Sessions
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Weekly Group Checkins
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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.
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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.