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Wellness Support Groups

Every student is matched with one group that is connected to wellness. Students have the option of enrolling in the following support groups that they feel most connected or interested in. If a student doesn’t pick one, the wellness team has them try one of the groups.

Each group lasts 12 weeks during a trimester and then students may either stay with their group for the last trimester or join a new group: 

  • B Street Boxing: Weekly trip with PHS Mental Health Therapist Hilda Villanueva for eligible students. B Street Boxing Coach Eddie Croft teaches that through the sport of boxing, students can achieve optimal physical and mental health. Eddie is a staple of San Mateo and provides an opportunity for students to learn discipline, improve self-esteem, enhance confidence and achieve personal growth.
     

  • Art workshop: Weekly workshop with local artist Valeria Olguín where students work on various art projects.
     

  • Mixed Media Workshop: Weekly workshop with contemporary artist and filmmaker Austin Boe. Students will incorporate various types of art, including screen printing, drawing, knitting and more. Austin is contracted through the Youth Art Exchange in San Francisco.
     

  • allcove Workshops: Every other week, an allcove San Mateo Peer Counselor offers workshops on mindfulness, coping skills and more
     

  • Drumming Circle: Weekly drum circle with Marcos Chacon, LMFT a licensed therapist with more than 20 years experience.  Marcos uses an evidence-based social and emotional curriculum along with drumming.

For more information about any of the above Support Groups, contact Hilda Villanueva at hvillanueva@smuhsd.org.