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Students and counselors spotlight growth of Santa Paula Unified wellness centers
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Students, counselors and a contracted sound-bath facilitator told the Santa Paula Unified board about expanded wellness centers across elementary, middle and high schools, reporting thousands of student visits this year and early survey data suggesting improved calm and focus after sound-bath sessions.
The Santa Paula Unified School District on Tuesday heard a multi-site update on its growing network of school wellness centers, where counselors and trained student "wellness peers" lead activities such as sound baths, yoga, drum circles and anti-vape education.
The presentation, delivered by site counselors, student peers and a contracted facilitator, highlighted usage and programming at multiple sites. "So far this year we started hosting sound baths and yoga sessions for all grade levels," said Eva Hernandez, school counselor at Barbara Webster Elementary. Hernandez told trustees the Barbara Webster center had documented about 1,100 visits as of…
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