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Making Waves: Behavioral Health Service Corps Expands to the Ocean State
It’s been six years since William James College established the nation’s only service-learning program dedicated exclusively to training the next generation of mental health professionals. Today, with generous support from the Rhode Island Foundation, the Center for Workforce Development has expanded...
The Benefits of Positive Mental Health Literacy Among Youth—and How to Build It
For many youth, conversations surrounding mental health inevitably start when something goes wrong. But what if giving them the language, confidence, and skills to navigate challenges—from academic pressure to grief and dozens in between—before they spiral became the norm? Then we’d be talking...
Partner Spotlight: Key Program, Inc.
For over 50 years, Key Program, Inc. has been dedicated to strengthening children, families, and emerging adults through a wide range of specialized services throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From community outreach and mental health clinics to residential support, every program is rooted in...
Dr. Catherine Vuky Elected Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice
Dr. Catherine Vuky, Director of the Asian Mental Health Program and Assistant Professor at William James College, has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. She was inducted into the Psychology Academy during the Annual Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony held...
Partner Spotlight: Boston Behavior Learning Centers (BBLC)
Boston Behavior Learning Centers (BBLC) specializes in individualized, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis for young children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental differences. BBLC partners closely with families, school districts, and community organizations across Massachusetts...
5 Ways Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Improves Workplace Performance—and Why Leaders Should Embrace It
Many of today's leaders don’t struggle with strategy, they struggle with execution. Despite investments in training, engagement, and workplace culture, there are organizations who face inconsistent performance, low accountability, and preventable turnover. What’s missing isn’t motivation—it’s...
Better Together: How Organizational Partnerships Create Pipelines that Build Capacity and Advance Careers
When Tanya Tovar, M.S., BCBA, LABA speaks to the value of partnership between Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Corporation and William James College, she does so from a unique vantage point: The organization’s Regional Coordinator for Eastern Massachusetts is also a student in the College’s Leadership...
The Kenya Immersion Program: Preparing Educators and Mental Health Professionals to Support Diverse Communities—at Home and Around the Globe
A mutual passion for promoting global mental health and well-being connects Claire Fialkov, PhD, and David Haddad, EdD. Since 2015, the co-directors of the Kenya Immersion Program have been facilitating dynamic and experiential learning opportunities that address humanitarian needs in the East African...
Student-Parents Who Chose Education as an Act of Love
For students who are parents in the bachelor’s completion program at William James College, love often shows up in unexpected ways: late-night study sessions after bedtime stories, meetings with advisors between work shifts, and a quiet determination to build a better future—for themselves and their...
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...
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