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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 government first recognized Gay & Lesbian Pride Month; since then, the Pride moniker—like the flag—has evolved to include more and more marginalized groups. The new tradition of rainbow cord distribution, conceived of to recognize what has become a burgeoning area of study on campus, was more than apropos: Since last June, when Colleen Deely became the first student to graduate with a concentration in LGBTQIA+ Studies, the cohort has grown exponentially to include one Clinical PsyD and five Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates—a figure that’s poised to double come fall.
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School Psychologists Spark Discovery for National School Psychology Week
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has designated November 11–15, 2024 as National School Psychology Week (NSPW), with the theme “Spark Discovery.” NSPW is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists’ work to help youth thrive, and school communities throughout...
Boston 25 News Interviews Train Vets to Treat Vets Team at William James College
A team from William James College's Military and Veterans Psychology (MVP) and Train Vets to Treat Vets (TVTV) programs recently joined Boston 25 News anchor Mark Ockerbloom. The participants included Dr. Jenny D’Olympia, program director of MVP and TVTV; Clinical Psychology PsyD student Jose De Ramon;...
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.
Dr. Nilda Laboy Receives Kenneth D. Herman, PhD, JD Career Contribution Award
Dr. Nilda Laboy, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chair of the Counseling and Behavioral Health Department at William James College, was honored with the Kenneth D. Herman, PhD, JD Career Contribution Award from the Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA) on Saturday, November 2,...
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...
Teamwork for the Win: The Impact of Mentorship on Academic and Professional Development
While he single-handedly completed the coursework needed to earn a bachelor’s degree last spring, Anthony Neptune credits a trio of mentors with providing the support needed to pave a path forward and find a rewarding career. After a decade spent working in human services, the 2024 graduate of the...
New Director of The Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health Leads its Restructuring to Meet Evolving Needs
A dozen years ago Natalie Cort, PhD, was working as a federally-funded researcher—focusing on issues of culture in mental health—when she came across an article on the pioneering Latino Mental Health Program at William James College (one of just three in the country providing culturally focused training...
50th Anniversary Entering Class Marks Largest in College's History
For five decades, the commencing of classes each fall has been a celebration of students choosing William James College and a career in psychology. In this 50th anniversary year, the College welcomed the largest and most diverse entering class in its history. By the numbers, this includes 330 new students—which...
Commonwealth Beacon: The Youth Mental Health Crisis is Taking a Hidden Toll on Parents
Luba Falk Feigenberg, EdD, Senior Consultant, Behavioral Health, Equity and Leadership in Schools(BHELS) at William James College, authored a commentary in the Commonwealth Beacon on the hidden toll of the youth mental health crisis on parents.
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