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Paying it Forward: How One Recent Graduate—and United States Veteran—is Using His Lived Experience to Help Others
Kevin Lambert became the first veteran to receive a trained service dog from the non-profit NEADS World Class Service Dogs. Now, with two degrees from WJC, Lambert is paying the support forward though educating, training, and consulting with individuals and organizations.
Faculty Viewpoint: Katie Thomas Assesses the Relatability of Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 was recently added to the Disney+ lineup after a very successful run in theaters this summer, becoming the highest grossing animated film of all time. Based on the prevalence of Anna and Elsa merchandise that still tops holiday wish lists five years after the last film in the franchise was...
The Power of Hands-On Experience: How Leigh Wilmot Discovered Her Passion for Consulting
Leigh Wilmot, a 2021 graduate of the Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology (MAOP), found her way to One Wells Avenue quite by accident. The self-described career changer ultimately transitioned from leadership in health and human services to consulting for organizational development and change...
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...
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...
Fueled by Partnership: Crisis Response and Behavioral Health Team Take to the Road, Expanding Reach and Sharing Expertise
Since mid-May, the Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health (CRBH) at William James College has been active, celebrating milestones and extending their expertise on the Co-Response Model to metro regions beyond Massachusetts. CRBH Director Sarah E. Abbott, PhD, introduced Framingham Police Chief...
Rhode Island Native Pursues Mental Health Counseling Career with William James College's Online Program
For residents of Rhode Island, earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College is now more accessible than ever—thanks to a low-residency, online option to pursue licensure as a mental health counselor. Isabella Neves, who grew up in Lincoln and now resides...
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and William James College Partner to Address Black Male Mental Health Via New Initiative
President Rashaan D. Hall, Esq. of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) has launched a Health Equity Initiative, funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to address mental health issues among Black men. Partnering with the Center for Workforce Development at William James College, the initiative...
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...
Better Together: Behavioral Health Service Corps.℠ Partners with Eliot Community Human Services to Provide College Graduates Paid, Hands-On Experience
Growing up, Carolina Jaldin attributes regular exposure to behavioral health services provided through her school as instrumental in processing some of the trauma she grew up with. “I can't imagine what my childhood would have looked like without the tools to comprehend all of what I was feeling,”...
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