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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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Toilet Training Your Toddler: 5 Evidence-Based Tips from a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Toilet training a toddler can feel overwhelming, especially when online potty training advice is inconsistent or outdated. Many parents wonder when to start toilet training, how to handle potty training resistance, and what evidence-based toilet training methods actually work. Board-Certified Behavior...
Faculty Spotlight: Shannon M. Arthur Joins ABA Faculty
For Shannon M. Arthur, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, a dislike of rodents proved the unlikely impetus for her current area of expertise. While studying traditional child psychology as an undergrad, Arthur encountered a course that required the use of operant conditioning (B.F. Skinner’s theory that consequences...
William James College Announces Metrowest Health Foundation Grant
William James College (WJC) will launch BHSC–Bridge (The Bridge Program), a new Behavioral Health Service Corps (BHSC) initiative thanks to generous support from the Framingham Union Grants Panel of the MetroWest Health Foundation. The Bridge Program is designed to promote continuing education and...
Spirence and William James College Announce Partnership to Advance Leadership-Driven Preventative Mental Health in the Workplace
Spirence, the pioneering preventative mental health platform, today announced a strategic partnership with William James College to advance leadership-driven preventative mental health in the workplace. Grounded in the belief that whole-person leaders shape workplace culture, the partnership focuses...
New Trustees Named to William James College Board
William James College today announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Julie A. Rosen, an executive search firm principal focused on the healthcare and nonprofit sectors and Fernando Alonso, a skilled educator and administrator with significant background in operations and financ...
Dr. Carolyn Rabin Authors Globe Letter on Unique Mental Health Needs of Young Cancer Patients
Dr. Carolyn Rabin, professor in the clinical psychology department and director of the clinical health psychology concentration at William James College, published a letter to the editor in the January 18, 2026 issue of the Boston Globe. She shared insights on the importance of mental health services...
The Power of Empathy: Why It’s an Essential Skill for Educators
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools educators can use to support students’ growth, emotional well‑being, and engagement. We’re excited to share that Angel Kendall, a doctoral student in the Organizational Leadership Psychology program at William James College, recently discussed this topic...
Multicultural Education Inspires School Psychology Alumna to Bring Her Skills Across the Globe
Meet Mary Fusco, a 2018 graduate of the School Psychology MA/CAGS program, who was inspired to take her career abroad because of her multicultural experiences and education at William James College.
Rhode Island Foundation Awards $500,000 to William James College to Launch Behavioral Health Service Corps–Rhode Island
William James College (WJC), a leader in education and workforce development in the field of behavioral health, announced that the Rhode Island Foundation has awarded the College a $500,000 grant to expand its innovative Behavioral Health Service Corps (BHSC) into Rhode Island. The three-year award will...
Keeping Kids in Schools: How School Psychologists Can Help
Dr. Elana Wolkoff, Associate Professor of School Psychology at William James College, has researched and addressed chronic absenteeism throughout her career. Wolkoff shares her expertise on why chronic absenteeism occurs and how school psychologists, teachers, and administrators can work together to...
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