embedded in every aspect of student life
Attention to the well-being and flourishing of each Montrose student is embedded in every student aspect of academic and cocurricular life. The hope is that each student and her parents have the resources available to them to navigate anything that might be interfering with her ability to thrive personally, academically, socially and spiritually.
The role of the Director of Wellness & Formation is to support these initiatives, and to provide the insights of a mental health professional in decision making, program development, and support for all members of the Montrose Community.
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Director of Wellness and Formation suzanne muldoonDirector of Wellness and Formation Suzanne Muldoon is a pastoral and clinical mental health counselor who has worked for over 25 years in a variety of educational and outpatient clinical settings as a clinician and educator. Her experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to integrate their Catholic faith with their emotional wellness. She has worked with those touched by foster care and adoption. She was director of Counseling at Saint Vincent College and later worked at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in psychology and theology from Boston College and a Master’s degree in counseling with a certificate in Christian counseling from Franciscan University. Sue and her husband Tim speak frequently on the topics of Catholic parenting, marriage, and family life. They are the authors of three books: Six Sacred Rules for Families, The Discerning Parent and Reclaiming Family Time. |
WELLNESS AND FORMATION FOR STUDENTS
The Director is available to meet with students regarding a wide range of concerns. These conversations are supportive and educational, but not intended to be ongoing clinical services. Students are able to explore resources and learn strategies for managing their concerns.
- The Director coordinates with parents, mentors, teachers and administrators to formulate plans for support and can serve a liaison with additional professionals.
- The Director works closely with all student mentors and provides ongoing support, training and consultation.
Wellness & Formation for all
Montrose provides educational opportunities for all students through a series of workshops with the Director during the M-Block period. These workshops focus on understanding strengths and developing resiliency skills.
We also offer drop-in workshops on stress management, test anxiety, developing strong friendships, and other topics throughout the year.
WELLNESS AND FORMATION FOR PARENTS
The Director is available to consult with parents regarding any concerns they may have regarding their daughter’s experience at Montrose.
The director serves as a liaison with the Montrose Parent Guild and the class parents in order to foster community, facilitate communication, and respond to parent needs.
Parenting-focused workshops are offered through the year on various topics, both by Montrose faculty and administration and outside experts.
WELLNESS AND FORMATION FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
The Director is available to consult with all members of the faculty and staff regarding concerns in responding to student needs and effective decision-making.
The Director also provides ongoing training for faculty and mentors regarding emotional wellness issues.
additional resources
| Parents | Mentoring |
| Sue Muldoon’s LCI Talk | Additional Resources |