We are here to help you in the development of effective problem-solving and decision-making skills that you will need to make satisfying life choices well beyond your Marywood years. The Counseling/Student Development Center
McGowan Center
Room 1017
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
PHONE 570.348.6245
E-MAIL csdc@marywood.edu
WEB www.marywood.edu/csdc
Services we provide:
Individual Counselin
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The center offers personal counseling to help
students identify, clarify, and resolve important
issues. These may include issues such as anxiety,
depression, body image, disordered eating, selfesteem,
communication skills, relationship concerns,
trauma recovery, and substance abuse. This
service can include an evaluation for medication
as part of treatment. The C/SDC staff members
work closely with the psychiatrist to coordinate
care for each student. Emergency Care
In the event of an emergency, students may
walk-in and meet with a therapist during regular
business hours. In the event of a psychological
crisis after hours and on weekends, the clinical
staff can be reached for phone consultation and
support. Students may call the center at 348-6245
to obtain the on-call phone number. This service
is not available during the summer, between the
fall and spring semesters, or during fall, spring and
Easter breaks. Personal Growth Groups
The C/SDC offer several groups each semester
designed to provide support and to enhance
personal growth and development. Groups that
have been offered at the center include
assertiveness training, body peace/mindful eating,
self-esteem enhancement, and stress management. Programs
C/SDC staff members are available to present
workshops and classroom presentations on a wide
variety of topics related to college success. Campus wide programs sponsored by the C/SDC
include depression and alcohol screenings, a sexual
assault awareness program, a mental health awareness
program, and a wellness fair. Confidentiality
The Counseling Center staff is bound by ethical
and legal guidelines to protect your rights to
confidentiality. No information, written or oral, is
released to other persons without your consent. The only exceptions to these guidelines are
governed by law. Peer Education
Peers on Wellness (POW!) is a student
organization that is advised by the C/SDC staff
and that offers a variety of wellness presentations
to the Marywood community. provides opportunities for
student growth in the areas of leadership, public
speaking, program development, and
network-building. Please see our brochure.http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/253077.pdf
