Dean of Students Office

Events are subject to change so please come back to check for updates including dates, times, and locations. This list is also not complete. More will be added as we continually plan for our community!

Speak Freely!

Many people get anxious when speaking in a variety of situations, including participating in class discussions, giving a formal presentation, interviewing for jobs, and networking at career fairs. This type of anxiety is not uncommon and can be mastered with some simple cognitive-behavioral strategies, relaxation techniques and practice.  You will learn concrete strategies and also have the opportunity to share a brief narrative with confidence. If this sounds of interest, please join us for a two-part workshop in a relaxed/supportive environment. Facilitated by: Allyson Cherkasky, PhD, Associate Professor, Counseling and Behavioral Health Department & Meridith Apfelbaum, MS, Assistant Dean of Students (You are welcome to bring your lunch)

Speak Freely Workshop: Part I
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, or Thursday, February 14, 2019
12:00-1:00 pm in room 334

Speak Freely Workshop: Part 2
Tuesday, March 19, 2019, or Thursday, March 21, 2019
12:00-1:00 pm in room 334

RSVP to Meridith at meridith_apfelbaum@williamjames.edu by Monday, February 11, 2019

Group Psychotherapy Demo Session

Come learn more about the importance of group analysis as a process. Dinner will be served. 

Thursday, March 7, 2019
6:00-8:00 pm in Room 335/336

Please RSVP to michael_mitchell@williamjames.edu.

March Mindfulness

Slow down for an hour and join us for a mindfulness-based workshop where we will explore and enjoy chair yoga, guided imagery, and other mindfulness techniques. Healthy snacks provided!

Monday, March 11 or Wednesday, March 13, 2019
12:00-1:00 pm in Room 332

LGBTQ Issues in the Workplace

Join us for a panel and conversation on LGBTQ sensitivity and inclusion issues in the workplace and the impact of coming out on identity and career development. Dinner will be served.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
6:00-7:30 pm in Room 332/333

Please RSVP to meridith_apfelbaum@williamjames.edu.

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Career Expo

Current MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students and recent alumni are invited to meet employers and learn about career paths, organizational cultures, internships, and potential professional opportunities for aspiring and new LMHC’s. Students and alumni are encouraged to bring copies of their CV/resume to give to employers. Business Casual Dress.

Monday, March 25, 2019
6:00 pm-7:30 pm in rooms 335/336

Getting to a Literature Review

Pick a session:
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
in Room 214

COMMUNITY TIME!

De-Stress with Dogs & Hand Scooped Ice Cream Sandwiches. Take a “paws” from your academics and come snuggle with therapy dogs and enjoy some delicious ice cream!  

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the Atrium

Events are subject to change so please come back to check for updates including dates, times, and locations. This list is also not complete. More will be added as we continually plan for our community!

Student Game Night!
Thursday September 6, 2018
6:00 pm in Rooms 334/5/6

Get to know your classmates and have some fun! Dinner is included and it’s all free!!

Virtual Student Group Fair
Week of September 10, 2018, online all week

A great opportunity to learn about the exciting and enriching student organizations at William James College, and sign-up to be a member!

Brown Bag Discussion Series 
September 17 & 20, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

Immigrants and refugees are experiencing more barriers in their quest to come to the U.S. Please join us as students, faculty and staff get together to discuss ways of supporting those affected by recent developments in this area. Dr. Nilda M. Laboy will be there to facilitate and lend her expertise to the conversation.

Alzheimer’s 5K Walk To Remember – William James College Team 
September 23, 2018

Did you know that every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease? It is the sixth leading cause of death in the country and currently more than five million Americans are living with the disease. Further, there are an estimated 16 million caregivers of people living with ALZ. The Gero Volunteer Corps and the Dean of Students Office invite you to participate in this year’s Boston ALZ walk. 

Suicide Assessment & Prevention Training Program
Presented by Dr. Larry Berkowitz, a Co-Founder of Riverside Trauma Center
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:00-8:00 pm in Rooms 335/336

Pizza and beverages will be provided.

APA Style Workshop
October 1 & 4, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in Room 127

Many students are asking for a review of APA style conventions. This lunchtime workshop will review those quirky APA conventions for in-text citing, reference lists, grammar and word usage. Bring your lunch; bring your questions.

Snackable Learning
October 2 & 3, 2018
12:15-12:45 pm in the Atrium

30 Minutes, Bite-Size Learning, With Snacks!

How Can You Affect the Big Picture as a Mental Health Professional?  Mental Health and Public Policy. Your voice matters during this voting season. Conversation led by Dr. Jodie Kliman.

Voter Registration Drive
October 9 & 10, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the First Floor Lounge

National Coming Out Day Celebration
October 11, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the First Floor Lounge

Everyone is invited for cake to celebrate

Brown Bag Discussion Series 
October 17 & 18, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

Students don’t fit neatly into boxes. Not all students come to William James directly from college. What is it like to come back to school later in life? Or from military service? Or from a different profession? Please join us to talk and hear about the experience of being a nontraditional student at WJC. Joan Axelrod will be there to facilitate and lend her expertise to the conversation.

Belongingness: Where do you fit in?
November 5, 2018
6:00-8:00 pm in Rooms 230/231

Join us to explore concepts of identity and belongingness humorously addressed in the Netflix show Dear White People.

Clinical/School PsyD: Psychology Health Service Provider Career Expo
November 8, 2018
6:00-7:30 pm in Room 336

Current Clinical PsyD and School PsyD students and recent alumni who are pursuing the HSP licensure credential are invited to meet employers and learn about career paths, organizational cultures, and potential postdoctoral and professional opportunities. Students and alumni are encouraged to bring copies of their CV/resume to give to employers. Business Casual Dress.

Brown Bag Discussion Series 
November 5 & 7, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

"Dichotomous Women and Men“ Breaking down gender roles, stereotypes, and redefining what it means to be good at one's gender role. Please join us to discuss such questions as can women have successful careers and embellish femininity? Can men be masculine and caring fathers? What does it look like in our culture to be both? Facilitated by Gabrielle McPhee, Clinical PsyD Student.

Community Time
November 27, 28, & 29, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

Join us as we decorate lunch bags for local Meals on Wheels programs that serve the needs of the elderly and disabled. Plenty of treats and hot chocolate will be provided!

Events are subject to change so please come back to check for updates including dates, times, and locations. This list is also not complete. More will be added as we continually plan for our community!

Immigrant Stories: A Student Panel Student Inter-Professional Event
January 22, 2018
6:30–8:30 pm in rooms 334/335

Four William James College students from Iraq, Israel, Ukraine and Poland will tell their stories in an evening dedicated to a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience. Co-sponsored by Dean of Students Office & Center for Multicultural & Global Mental Health.

Brown Bag Discussion Series
January 24 & 25, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

This series is an opportunity to join students, faculty, and staff for timely discussions about society and culture that affect our personal and professional lives.

Hacking Your DP
Tuesday Group: January 30, February 27, March 27 and April 24, 2018
Wednesday Group: January 31, February 28, March 28 and April 25, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm

Writing a DP can be a challenge, particularly when you are trying to complete courses, do your field work, travel to and from your field site, and have a life. Then, there’s the DP… not knowing exactly what you are expected to be doing …and assuming everybody else does know what they are supposed to be doing. The ARC is offering a series of monthly lunchtime DP groups where you can get help researching or thinking about your project, get tips on writing a DP and get encouragement. Students can attend the group on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. To participate in a group, students should sign up here. 

Brown Bag Discussion Series
Ferbruary 13 & 15, 2018
12:00–1:00 pm in the Atrium

This series is an opportunity to join students, faculty, and staff for timely discussions about society and culture that affect our personal and professional lives.

Starting A Private Practice presentation
February 26, 2018
6:00-7:30 pm in rooms 334/335

Employers and WJC alumni share their words of wisdom on how LMHCs and licensed Clinical PsyDs can start a private practice.   

Using Library Resources for A Literature Review
March 5 & 7, 2018

Students often find themselves frustrated about how to use EBSCO and other library resources to find relevant articles for a research paper or literature review. This workshop will offer tips and demonstrations to optimize your literature search.

Brown Bag Discussion Series
Week of March 12, 2018
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

This series is an opportunity to join students, faculty, and staff for timely discussions about society and culture that affect our personal and professional lives.

Social Event—TBD
Week of March 19, 2018
6:00 pm

A creative and fun evening with food too – still TBD!

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Career Expo
March 26, 2018
6:00-7:30 pm in rooms 334/335

Current MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling students and recent alumni are invited to meet employers and learn about career paths, organizational cultures, and potential professional opportunities for aspiring and new LMHC’s. Students and alumni are encouraged to bring copies of their CV/resume to give to employers. Business Casual Dress.  Co-sponsored by Dean of Students Office and Counseling Department.

Championing Social Justice Dinner
March 29, 2018
6:30-8:30 pm in rooms 334/335/336

Celebrating student leaders with a strong commitment to social justice, as well as the induction of new scholars into the Black Mental Health Graduate Academy. Hosted by Black Mental Health Academy and Co-Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office & Center for Multicultural & Global Mental Health.

Community Time
April 10 & 11, 2018
11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Atrium

De-stressing with therapy dogs and ice cream – an annual College favorite!

LGBTQ Youth: Magnifying the Splendor of the Rainbow – One Day CE 
April 28, 2018
8:00 am-4:30 pm in rooms 334/335/336

Sexual orientation and gender are vital pieces of a young person’s identity. Developing and understanding these aspects of identity present a unique journey for each individual. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth experience a variety of challenges and risk factors because of how others react to the development of their sexual orientation and/or gender expression/identity. This conference builds an awareness of the challenges and adversity that LGBTQ youth face, while exploring ways to address these challenges and celebrate their unique talents, strengths, and gifts of resilience. Available resources for families, schools, faith groups, and communities will be identified. REGISTRATION through CE Webpage Required.

Co-Sponsored by: Dean of Students Office, Center for Multicultural & Global Mental Health, Admissions, Concentration on Children & Families of Adversity & Resilience, Counseling Department, Department of Community Engagement, and School Psychology Department  

Events are subject to change so please come back to check for updates including dates, times, and locations. This list is also not complete. More will be added as we continually plan for our community!

Paint Night Event for New Students 
September 7, 2017
6:00 pm in the Atrium

A creative night spent painting with new classmates while you enjoy some food and conversation with students, faculty, and staff.

Virtual Student Group Fair 
Week of September 11, 2017
Online all week

A great opportunity to learn about the exciting and enriching student organizations at William James College, and sign-up to be a member!

Brown Bag Discussion Series 
September 18 & 20, 2017
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

This series is an opportunity to join students, faculty, and staff for timely discussions about society and culture that affect our personal and professional lives.

Samaritans 5K Walk/Run – William James College Team 
September 23, 2017
10:00 am at Artesani Park, Brighton

Suicide is a taboo subject for many, yet it touches our clients, their loved ones, and their communities. Join the William James College community to raise awareness, reduce the stigma, and demonstrate with our participation that we want to and can make a difference. 

Research Workshop with the ARC 
Week of September 25, 2017

Students often find themselves frustrated about how to use research tools to find relevant articles for a research paper or literature review. This workshop will offer tips and demonstrations to optimize your research.

National Coming Out Day 
October 11, 2017
12:00-1:00 pm in the First Floor Lounge

Everyone is invited for cake to celebrate coming out as LGBTQ or as an ally.

Brown Bag Discussion Series 
Week of October 16, 2017
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

This series is an opportunity to join students, faculty, and staff for timely discussions about society and culture that affect our personal and professional lives.

Prospectus Workshop 
Week of October 23, 2017

A preview of strategies to organize and write a successful prospectus.

Organizational & Leadership Psychology: Professional Development & Career Enhancement Expo 
November 2, 2017
6:00-8:00 pm in rooms 334/335/336

Life-long learning and professional development is a hallmark of the Organization & Leadership Psychology field. Join alumni, students and professionals for a buffet dinner and networking, as we hear from several regional and national professional organizations which provide ongoing opportunities for career enhancement, development, and networking. Business Casual Dress.

Clinical/School PsyD: Psychology Health Service Provider Career Expo 
November 9, 2017
12:00-1:30  pm in rooms 335/336

Current Clinical PsyD and School PsyD students and recent alumni who are pursuing the HSP licensure credential are invited to meet employers and learn about career paths, organizational cultures, and potential postdoctoral and professional opportunities. Students and alumni are encouraged to bring copies of their CV/resume to give to employers. Business Casual Dress.

Brown Bag Discussion Series 
Week of November 13, 2017
12:00-1:00 pm in the Atrium

This series is an opportunity to join students, faculty, and staff for timely discussions about society and culture that affect our personal and professional lives.

Community Time 
Week of November 27, 2017
12:00-2:00 pm in the Atrium

Blood Drive with Boston Children’s Hospital 
December 7, 2017