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UC Santa Barbara’s Art of Wellness Program Offers Students Space to Pause, Create, and Connect

UC Santa Barbara launches the Art of Wellness program to help students cope with stress and anxiety on campus.
The program is led by sociology professor France Winddance Twine, now associate vice chancellor for culture and inclusive excellence.
Sessions mix meditation with guided art and end with a shared lunch for participants.
The program emphasizes accessibility with low commitment and no requirement to share personal details.
Attendance ranges from eight to around a dozen students per session and is growing by word of mouth.
Twine aims to provide a sanctuary moment where students can pause and doodle without judgment.
The initiative seeks to complement existing campus resources with an informal, affordable option.
Workshops are held every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Mosher Alumni House Room 2104.
The program integrates creative practices learned during the pandemic to support daily life.
The program ran through the spring quarter with plans to expand based on student feedback.

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