Faculty: Daniel B. Jacobs, PsyD, EdM, MBA

Courses

• Addressing Substance Abuse in Schools (SB 523)
• Advanced Behavioral Techniques with Children and Families (BX 710)
• Clinical Internship Seminar (FP 801/803)
• Clinical Interviewing with Children and Families (CL 521)
• Collaborative Therapy with Multi-Stressed Families (FX 630)
• Counseling and Psychotherapy in Schools (CX 610)
• Lifespan Development (LS 659)
• Psychopathology in Childhood and Adolescence (PY 521)
• The Psychology of Leadership and Followership (LP 762

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Research and Practice Interests

• Substance abuse prevention and intervention in school and community settings
• Opioid interventions in school settings
• Mental health prevention and intervention in school and community settings
• Violence prevention and intervention with adolescents
• Effective systems change interventions and initiatives

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Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists)

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Publications and Presentations

• Jacobs, D. (2019). Tackling challenging behavior with adolescents in school settings. In G. Macklem and A. Silva (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for professionals and parents. New York: Routledge Press.
• Jacobs, D. (2019). Schools, substance abuse, and psychology: Addressing adolescent substance abuse in the school setting. In G. Macklem and A. Silva (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for professionals and parents. New York: Routledge Press.
• Jacobs, D. What can school psychologists do to foster self-care and reduce stress?, The Massachusetts School Psychologist Association Newsletter, Spring 2018, 36(2), 10-13.
• Jacobs, D. Helping youth with substance abuse problems survive* (*and thrive). The Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Fall Newsletter, October 2016, 34(1), pp. 8-12.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, April 18). Preventing opioid addiction starts in our kids’ schools. The Boston Parents Paper.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, October). Talking to kids about difficult things, finding hope when we need it most: Helping children with depression and anxiety in schools. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Burlington, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, October). Be good to yourself: Fostering self-care and psychological hardiness. Presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists (KASP) Fall Conference in Wichita, KS.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, June). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute in Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, May). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in Southborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, April). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for Family Service Society, Inc. in Corning, NY.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, April). Preventing youth substance use: What can we do to stop running scared? Beginning to think about a new approach. Presented for Family Service Society, Inc. in Corning, NY.
• Jacobs, D., Kaplan, J., Silva, A. and Murphy, C. (2018, February). Be Good to Yourself: Fostering Self-Care and Psychological Hardiness. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in Chicago, IL.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, November). Trying to Stop Opioid Addiction Before It Happens: Addressing Transgenerational Substance Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Hyannis, MA
• Jacobs, D. (2017, November). Creative Alliance Building and Alternative De-Escalation Strategies. Presented for the Peabody School System in Peabody, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, October). Youth Addiction. Presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Newton, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, August). Building Teams in Difficult Circumstances: Developing Communication, Collaboration, and Collegiality. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Chelmsford, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, June). Engaging Effectively with Families in Difficult Circumstances. Presented for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, May). Addressing Substance Abuse in the Schools: What Can We Do? Prevention, Intervention, and Family Supports. Presented for The New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists in Gifford, NH.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, April). Trying to Stop Opioid Addiction Before It Happens: Addressing Transgenerational Substance Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Peabody, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, March). Effecting Change in Multi-Stressed Families: Addressing Transgenerational Substance Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute in Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, February). Schools, Substance Abuse and Self-Efficacy: Effectively Addressing Student Drug Concerns. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX.
• Jacobs, D. and Kaplan, J. (2017, February). Creativity in the Face of Anger: Violence Prevention in Schools. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, December). Anger, Rage and Trauma: Talking to Kids About Difficult Things. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Chelmsford, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, October). Intervening effectively with multi-stressed families. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation. Hyannis, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, September). Addressing substance abuse in schools: What can we do? Presented for The Continuing Education Department at William James College, Newton, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, June). Maintaining balance and meeting the challenge: Effective treatments for patients with personality disorders. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Sturbridge, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Treating violence and co-occurring disorders in adulthood. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Hyannis, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Maintaining balance and meeting the challenge: Effective treatments for patients with personality disorders. Presented for The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Intervening effectively with multi-stressed families. Presented for The Family Service Society, Corning, NY.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, March). Treating violence and co-occurring disorders in adulthood. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Pittsfield, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, February). Helping adolescents with substance abuse problems survive. Presented at The Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, January). Family centered interventions for children and adolescents. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute, Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2015, November). Interventions for youth with oppositional defiant disorder. Presented for Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Lexington, MA

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Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities

• Private Practice, Jacobs Psychological and Consulting Services, Lexington, MA

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Prior Experience

• Adjunct Faculty Member, Clinical Psychology Department, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (now William James College), Newton, MA
• Psychologist and Consultant, Andover Mental Health Associates, Andover, MA
• Psychological Tester and Evaluator, Sudbury Clinical Associates, Sudbury, MA
• Behavioral and Psychological Consultant, Sudbury Public Schools, Sudbury, MA
• Director of Sub Acute Services, NSMC/Salem Hospital, Salem, MA
• Group Psychotherapist, Lexington High School, Lexington, MA
• Clinical Coordinator and Staff Psychologist, Boston Regional Medical Center, Stoneham, MA

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Professional Affiliations

• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• APA Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service, Police and Public Safety Division Section
• APA Division 50: Society of Addiction Psychology
• Society for Police and Criminal Psychology

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Community Involvement

• Pro-bono lecturer on Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Issues to college students at The Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA.
• Pro-bono lecturer on Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Issues to senior citizens at Newbridge on the Charles, Dedham, MA.