The Emergence of Certified Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a newly adopted Behavioral health support role in California, authorized by the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). Recognizing the shortage of licensed behavioral health professionals, the State developed this position to expand access through a workforce of trained paraprofessionals.

“Wellness Coaching” in this context is not traditional life or performance coaching, but rather a support role under the supervision of behavioral health professionals. Wellness coaches also serve as on-campus promoters and coordinators and resources for student social, emotional and mental well-being.

At 5 Peaks Youth Solutions, we provide solutions to student wellness through on-campus Certified Wellness Coaches who deliver individualized and group support throughout the school day.

Core Services provided by Wellness Coaches include Wellness promotion and education, Screening, Care coordination and extension, Individual support, Group support, and Crisis referral.

How We Train 5 Peaks CWC Staff

We care deeply about the quality of services our CWC staff offer to schools so we train them in:

Managing individual progress follow-up and reinforcement sessions
Facilitating classroom presentations on Mental Health topics
Understanding how to effectively support educators and school administrators
Understanding how to effectively support school-based mental health staff
Conducting screeners (ACES)
Skills to build developmental relationships with students
De-escalation skills
Using Electronic Health Records along with FERPA and HIPAA compliance
Facilitation of individual or small group psychoeducation topics for use in 3-4 week short cycle sessions with students (with 5 Peaks provided curriculum).

CWCs offer psychoeducation topics including:

Understanding Anxiety and Worry
Working through sadness and depression
Understanding and managing self-harm
Dealing with bullying and social pressures
Managing and Self-Regulating Emotions
Leveling up self-confidence
Steps to Creating Internal and External Order (Eating, Sleeping, Exercising and Organizing Your way to Better Mental Health)

A message for School Admin from our Senior Director…

Why Your School Campus Needs 5 Peaks Wellness Coaching…

Our Trauma-Informed, State Certified Wellness Coaches work collaboratively with school counselors and Mental Health staff, significantly expanding the capacity of existing student support services.

✅ More Hands-on Deck for Student Well-Being – Our Certified Wellness Coaches operate on campus full-day or multiple days per week, ensuring continuous, real-time support for students in need.

✅ Multiplying Efficacy – By leading psychoeducation groups, facilitating peer leadership, and working with students individually, our coaches provide ongoing guidance and accountability, reinforcing positive behavior and personal growth.

✅ A Proactive Approach to Emotional & Behavioral Challenges – Rather than waiting for students to seek help, our coaches engage with socially isolated students, support struggling youth through facilitating mental health progress plans and networking student needs to the highest level of care available on campus.

✅ Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health & Academic Success – Our solutions-focused coaching method empowers students to take measurable action steps toward their academic and personal goals, while learning resilience and personal responsibility.

Next Level Service

5 Peaks Certified Wellness Coaches bring thorough training, can-do attitudes, and deep passion toward the advancement of student well-being.

Tailored resources
Supportive and effective supervision
Ongoing training provided by experienced clinicians and social-emotional development specialists

Who We Work With

Local Schools
School Districts
County Offices of Education
School Contracted Therapists
Other Social Service Nonprofits
Community Service Organizations

What We Offer Your Organization

Start the Process

Through our online/on-demand training content and live or virtual practicum events, we bring tested coaching concepts, tools, and insights to your staff. We focus on the adaptation and application of these tools to create new inroads of connection and communication with teens. More than theories, EYS Coaching Methods have a proven track record of engaging teens and guiding them into higher levels of critical thinking and social/emotional development.