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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage
In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.
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BHSC Partner Spotlight: Q&A with Tara Sagor, Senior Director of Training & Development, Justice Resource Institute
JRI and William James College share similar core values: trauma-informed practice, social justice, community-based care, and a commitment to workforce development and underserved and marginalized populations. We saw a partner who understands the complexity of our clients’ lived experiences and the...
Turning Conflict into Connection: Isabelle Morley PsyD on Building, Repairing, and Sustaining Relationships
For close to a decade, Isabelle Morley, PsyD, has been helping folks turn conflict into connection. As an undergrad, the Peace and Justice Studies major was determined to pursue a career in law or psychology; being introduced to William James College solidified her path. Morley’s passion for working...
NAMI and You: Adventures in Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy
Ken Duckworth, MD is no stranger to the William James College community. In mid-June, the double-board certified psychiatrist was one of three honorary degree recipients at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony; last month, the chief medical officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) came to...
Do I Need a Degree in Psychology to Apply to Graduate School?
What degree, career background, experiences, or prerequisites you need are common questions during the application process. Read our blog to learn more about admissions requirements for graduate programs at William James College.
Building a (Clinical) Foundation in the Field
Charting the Field Education Journey for Students in the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program. Matching Clinical PsyD students with hands-on learning and training opportunities is a perennial task for Mary Ann Mullin, PhD, and her colleagues in Clinical Field Education. As Director of the College’s largest...
Spotlight on the Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health
An Intensive Training Model for Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals. “Providing the skills needed to identify, manage, and de-escalate situations involving persons in crisis is our focus,” says Sarah E. Abbott, PhD, Director of the Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health, sharing...
Student Profile: Emma Rizzo—Climbing the Career Ladder at William James College
Pursuing a career in behavioral health has long been the goal for Emma Rizzo. Growing up, deep involvement in caring for her grandmother cemented Rizzo’s desire to work with the geriatric population. Since embarking on her post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities at William James College...
Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved: Meet our 2025-2026 CMGMH Fellows and Scholarship Awardees
Reflecting the College’s commitment to promoting social justice and addressing mental health disparities among historically marginalized populations in the U.S., the College awards six new scholarships each academic year to students who are recognized as CMGMH Fellows. This scholarship program is generously...
Addressing Barriers to Behavioral Health Professional Licensure in Massachusetts: Alden and St. Louis Co-Author Seminal Report for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
The behavioral health field in Massachusetts is at a pivotal moment. As demand for mental health services continues to rise, the number of professionals entering the field has stalled—or even declined in some disciplines. The widening gap between need and workforce capacity is felt most acutely in...
Dr. Erlene Rosowsky Shares Her Insights on Aging with NPR
NPR ran an article on their website on "The transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust" by Ashley Milne-Tyte. Dr. Erlene Rosowsky, professor emeritus and former director of the geropsychology concentration, contributed her expertise on aging.
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