6 CORDECHO SPIRIT. MIND. BODY. WHOLEHEARTED: How SHA Is Prioritizing Wellness and Belonging Rooted in Sacred Heart’s Franciscan values of love, compassion, and service, SHA’s wellness plan reflects a commitment to nurturing the whole person—spirit, mind, and body with intentionality. As a key initiative of the Strategic Plan, the Student Life committee undertook a comprehensive study to ensure that student needs were being met. The study found that while our climate and programming supported student wellness, there was a need for a space dedicated to the holistic well-being of every student. The new Student Wellness Center has been built directly across from the Counseling Center. Sacred Heart’s full-time social worker and our campus ministry office are located within the Wellness Center, ensuring that students are supported by trained and caring adults. Designed to be a peaceful, welcoming space, the center offers students a place to recharge, reflect, and reconnect. Whether managing stress, seeking support, or simply needing a moment of calm, students now have a safe haven that focuses on promoting wellness and belonging. Together, the Wellness Center and Sources of Strength (see pages 4-5) enhance our culture of care—one that values relationships, fosters sisterhood, and ensures every student feels seen and supported. Through intentional investment of time, resources, and staffing, SHA is building on its foundation of wellness that supports students now and for life beyond our walls. The new Wellness Center will house a warm and welcoming common area, designed to complement Sacred Heart’s existing architecture. It will be directly adjacent to the offices of our social worker and campus ministers, allowing caring adults to monitor the space. This work was made possible through the vision and support of Board Member Carrie Fahey, Susan Schmitt ‘64, the Revelas Family, and the SHA Parent Guild. If you would like to be part of this student-focused facility, please contact Susan Reiser Daniels ’92 at (716) 834-2101, x352.
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