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Psychologists Call Treatment of Narcissism a ‘Herculean Task’

It’s not unusual to seek attention on occasion. From celebrities who walk the red carpet during special Hollywood events to the three-year old who begs his mother to “Watch me, Mommy,” we all require responsiveness from others at times.

Conversations, Episode 4: Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents

Dr. Covino chats with Dr. Dan Jacobs, William James College faculty member in the School Psychology and Organizational and Leadership Psychology programs to discuss prevention and treatment of substance abuse in children and adolescents and the opportunities we can take in schools and in the community...

William James College to Host a Public Forum to Address National Opioid Crisis

Governor Charlie Baker to offer update on Commonwealth’s efforts and progress

Dr. Jessie Gaeta's interview on Boston Public Radio

Boston Public Radio 3/29: Full Show

Conversations, Episode 3: Preventing Violence

Dr. Covino chats with Dr. Robert Kinscherff, William James College faculty member and Associate Vice President of Community Engagement discussing the role psychologists and mental health treatment can play in preventing and reducing violence, as well as the often unwarranted connections made between...

Celebrating Diversity: Our Black Alumni and their Accomplishments

Black History Month, a holiday designed to celebrate the unique accomplishments of members of the black community evokes different feelings, different histories and different perspectives in different individuals. Several William James College

MSPP Name Change Honors Pioneer in Psychology

When the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology was founded in 1974, the institution offered a single degree program on a small campus with fewer than 200 students. Today, the school has grown and its new name – William James College – reflects a much more complex and sophisticated organizat...

Organización Hace la Diferencia en Vida de Ex Adictos

Telemundo Boston reporter Grace Gomez spoke with Nilda Laboy about the job opportunities available for former convicts and substances abusers, as well as the psychological impact that this transition has on individuals. The interview aired on Monday, February 29, at 11 pm.

Advocacy policy and law on abortion, execution and juvenile life without parole

I recently attended a presentation on Fetal Pain: An Update on the Science and Legal Implications, jointly sponsored by the Center for Law, Brain and Behavior (Massachusetts General Hospital) and the Petrie-Flom Center (Harvard Law School). Presenters were Amanda Pustilnik, JD (University of Maryland...

The role of mentoring in attracting doctoral students to work with underserved populations

Stacey Lambert, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Bruce Ecker, Director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resiliency Concentration; Erlene Rosowsky, Director of the Center for Mental Health and Aging; Mari Carmen Bennesar, Associate Director of Field Education and Director of...

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