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A Pair of WJC Alums Take Pride in Working with the LGBTQIA+ Population
On the eve of Pride Month, six students from the William James College class of 2024 received rainbow-colored cords to honor their completion of the LGBTQIA+ Studies Concentration. The timing of the May 29 celebration was no accident: In 1999, on the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the federal government first recognized Gay & Lesbian Pride Month; since then, the Pride moniker—like the flag—has evolved to include more and more marginalized groups. The new tradition of rainbow cord distribution, conceived of to recognize what has become a burgeoning area of study on campus, was more than apropos: Since last June, when Colleen Deely became the first student to graduate with a concentration in LGBTQIA+ Studies, the cohort has grown exponentially to include one Clinical PsyD and five Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates—a figure that’s poised to double come fall.
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50th Anniversary Entering Class Marks Largest in College's History
For five decades, the commencing of classes each fall has been a celebration of students choosing William James College and a career in psychology. In this 50th anniversary year, the College welcomed the largest and most diverse entering class in its history. By the numbers, this includes 330 new students—which...
Commonwealth Beacon: The Youth Mental Health Crisis is Taking a Hidden Toll on Parents
Luba Falk Feigenberg, EdD, Senior Consultant, Behavioral Health, Equity and Leadership in Schools(BHELS) at William James College, authored a commentary in the Commonwealth Beacon on the hidden toll of the youth mental health crisis on parents.
Dr. Niko Wilson Named 2024 Mental Health Counselor Educator of the Year
Dr. Niko Wilson, Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Behavioral Health Department and Director of the Couples and Family Therapy Emphasis at William James College, has been named the 2024 Mental Health Counselor Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA...
Massachusetts Association of Mental Health Recognizes William James College
The Massachusetts Association of Mental Health (MAMH) honored William James College with a Special Recognition Award at their Annual Friend and Leader Awards Dinner on September 26, 2024. The event, held at the Seaport Hotel, attracted hundreds of guests to honor those who work to raise awareness, health...
A Foundation for the Future: How One Busy Professional Found a Path Forward with the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology and Human Services
In the two decades since his graduation from high school, Luciano Tellez, a 2022 graduate of the BS in Psychology and Human Services program, has traversed a far-from-typical path toward higher education. Keen on achieving the comfort of a stable career —in a field like computer engineering—he attended...
9 Reasons to Choose School Psychology at William James College
If you are considering a career in school psychology, learn more about the rewarding field and why William James College's MA/CAGS in School Psychology might be the best fit for you.
Shining a Spotlight on the APA Internship Consortium in Applied Clinical Psychology—a Decade Following its Accreditation by the American Psychological Association
Several years ago, when exploring options to earn her PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Alyssa Cetoute was attracted to William James College for a primary reason: the first-generation Haitian-American saw the African and Caribbean Mental Health Concentration as a way to provide culturally competent care...
Commonwealth Beacon: How Mr. Rogers changed the way I think about teaching
In an opinion piece published by Commonwealth Beacon, Katie Thomas, assistant director of field education in the Counseling and Behavioral Health department, addressed the impact of Mr. Rogers and how he changed the way she thinks about teaching.
BBJ Commentary: Mental Health is Everyone's Business by President Covino
President Covino's opinion piece, "Mental Health is Everyone’s Business," was published in the Boston Business Journal on August 1, 2024. This powerful piece urged the business community to advocate for policy changes and increased resources for mental health care. He discussed the consequences of...
Integrating 'Inside Out' into Therapy: Insights from William James College Faculty
This summer’s box-office hit, “Inside Out 2” hit close to home for parents and children, specifically tweens and teens dealing with anxiety. In mid-August, the New York Times published an article titled “How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Changed Therapy.” The article noted how the caricature...
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