Faculty: Daniel B. Jacobs, PsyD, EdM, MBA

Courses

• Lifespan Development (LS 659)
• Psychopathology in Childhood and Adolescence (PY 521)
• Counseling and Psychotherapy in Schools (CX 610)
• Group Process and Group Therapy (GR 611)
• Addressing Substance Abuse in Schools (SB 523)
• The Psychology of Leadership and Followership (LP 762)

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Research and Practice Interests

• Substance abuse prevention and intervention in school and community settings
• Opioid interventions in school settings
• Bilingual and bicultural factors in youth substance usage prevention and intervention
• Mental health prevention and intervention in school and community settings
• Violence prevention and intervention with adolescents
• Effective systems change interventions and initiatives
• CBT (and CPT) usage to help youth and adults with trauma concerns
• Police and Fire Fighter psychological prescreening and Fitness for Duty Evaluations
• Self-care for clinicians and educators

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Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists)

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Publications and Presentations

Publications

• Jacobs, D. Take care of yourself: Prioritizing self-care and psychological resilience. The Massachusetts School Psychologist Association Newsletter, Fall 2024, September 2024, 42(3), 8-14.
• Jacobs, D. Considering connectedness and cultural factors to improve assessment of student substance use risk. The Massachusetts School Psychologist Association Newsletter, Winter 2024, January 2024, 42(1), 1, 4-9.
• Jacobs, D. Self-Care, resilience, and the fallacy of the power of pocket aces. The Massachusetts School Psychologist
  Association Newsletter, Spring 2021, April 2021, 39(2), 4-11.
• Jacobs, D. Kernels, ears, and seeing the connective tissue of successful behavioral interventions: Preventing opioid abuse in
  schools before it happens—Schools to the rescue. The Massachusetts School Psychologist Association Newsletter, Fall 2019,
  September 2019, 37(3), 1 and 4-9.
• Jacobs, D. Schools, substance abuse and self-efficacy: Effectively addressing student drug concerns. The Massachusetts School
  Psychologist Association Newsletter, Winter 2018-19, January 2019, 36 (1), 4-8.
• Jacobs, D. (2019). Tackling challenging behavior with adolescents in school settings. In G. Macklem and A. Silva (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for professionals and parents. New York: Routledge Press.
• Jacobs, D. (2019). Schools, substance abuse, and psychology: Addressing adolescent substance abuse in the school setting. In G. Macklem and A. Silva (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for professionals and parents. New York: Routledge Press.
• Jacobs, D. What can school psychologists do to foster self-care and reduce stress?, The Massachusetts School Psychologist Association Newsletter, Spring 2018, 36(2), 10-13.
• Jacobs, D. Helping youth with substance abuse problems survive* (*and thrive). The Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Fall Newsletter, October 2016, 34(1), pp. 8-12.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, April 18). Preventing opioid addiction starts in our kids’ schools. The Boston Parents Paper.

Presentations

• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (October 2024). “Ensuring Equitable Care in Schools for Students Impacted by Substance Usage Concerns: Understanding Bilingual and Bicultural Factors to Overcome Challenges Impeding Effective Delivery Intervention” at the  Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Annual Conference in Norwood, MA
• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (October 2024). “Schools, Substance Usage, and Equitable Student Interventions: Understanding Bilingual and Bicultural Factors Necessary to Improve Psychological and Behavioral Programming for Youth” at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Springfield, MA
• Jacobs, D. (April 2024) “Preventing Substance Use Concerns in Youth” for Plymouth State University and Rivier University Lecture Series for Joint University Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)/Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Grant Training Program in New Hampshire (presented virtually)
• Jacobs, D. (April 2024) “Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention in School and Community Settings” for William James College University Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)/Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Grant Training Program in Newton, MA (presented virtually)
• Jacobs, D. (February 2024). “Take Care of Yourself: Prioritizing Self-Care and Psychological Resilience” at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA
• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (February 2024). “Delving into Bilingual and Bicultural Factors Impacting Student Substance Usage” at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA
• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (October 2023). “Improving Equitable Care in Schools for Students Impacted by Substance Usage: Understanding Bilingual and Bicultural Factors” at the  Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Annual Conference  in Norwood, MA
• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (October 2023). “Improving Equitable Psychological and Academic Care in Schools for Students Impacted by Substance Usage: Understanding Bilingual and Bicultural Factors Linked to Effective Intervention Delivery” at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Norwood, MA
• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (February 2023). “Delving into Bilingual and Bicultural Factors Impacting Student Substance Usage” at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference in Denver, CO
• Jacobs, D. and Huerta, E. (October 2022). “Substance Use Disorders and Connectedness: Exploring Bilingual and Bicultural Factors Impacting Student Substance Usage and Risk Behavior Engagement” at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Worcester, MA
• Jacobs, D. (December 2022). “Adolescents and Substance Abuse: What We Are Doing and What We Can Do Better (Using Evidence-Based Research to Foster Connectedness and Effectiveness for Youth in Need” for Bridgewell’s Center for Professional Development in Westford, MA
• Jacobs, D. (November 2022). “Schools and Substance Usage: What We Are Doing and What We Can Do Better” for The Society of Addiction Psychology (American Psychological Association Division 50) (presented virtually)
• Jacobs, D. (June 2022). “Addressing Substance Abuse in Schools: What Your Mother Never Told You” at the 4th Annual 2022 School
  SUCCESS (Schools Understanding Critical Components Empowering Student Success) Conference
  Miami University, Oxford, OH (presented virtually)
• Jacobs, D. (February 2022). “Strategic Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention: School-Based Options” at the National
  Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention in Boston, MA
• Jacobs, D. (November 2021). “How Can We Train Psychologists in Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention to Best Make a Difference: Practical Lessons Learned from 5 Years of Teaching ‘SB 523: Addressing Substance Abuse in Schools’” at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association (presented virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic).
• Jacobs, D. (October 2020). “Developmental Psychology and Substance Use Disorder Progression: Exploration of Dual Diagnosis Concerns via a Case Analysis of “Jim M” from Childhood to Adulthood to Death—What Could Have Been Done Differently?” at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association (presented virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic).
• Jacobs, D. (June 2020). “Essentials of Self Care in Clinical Practice: Going Beyond Mindfulness” for The Bridge Training Institute in Worcester, MA (presented virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic).
• Jacobs, D. (February 2020) .“Taking Care of Yourself: Fostering Self-Care and Psychological Resilience” at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention in Baltimore, MD
• Jacobs, D. (November 2019). “Schools and Substance Abuse: What We Are Doing and What We Can Do Better” at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Manchester, NH
• Jacobs, D. (June 2019). “Building Teams in Difficult Circumstances: Developing Communication, Collaboration, and Collegiality” for The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families and The Bridge Training Institute in Southborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (February 2019). “Preventing Opioid Abuse Before It Happens: Schools to the Rescue” at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention in Atlanta, GA
• Jacobs, D. (2018, October). Talking to kids about difficult things, finding hope when we need it most: Helping children with depression and anxiety in schools. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Burlington, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, October). Be good to yourself: Fostering self-care and psychological hardiness. Presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists (KASP) Fall Conference in Wichita, KS.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, June). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute in Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, May). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in Southborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, April). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for Family Service Society, Inc. in Corning, NY.
• Jacobs, D. (2018, April). Preventing youth substance use: What can we do to stop running scared? Beginning to think about a new approach. Presented for Family Service Society, Inc. in Corning, NY.
• Jacobs, D., Kaplan, J., Silva, A. and Murphy, C. (2018, February). Be Good to Yourself: Fostering Self-Care and Psychological Hardiness. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in Chicago, IL.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, November). Trying to Stop Opioid Addiction Before It Happens: Addressing Transgenerational Substance Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Hyannis, MA
• Jacobs, D. (2017, November). Creative Alliance Building and Alternative De-Escalation Strategies. Presented for the Peabody School System in Peabody, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, October). Youth Addiction. Presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Newton, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, August). Building Teams in Difficult Circumstances: Developing Communication, Collaboration, and Collegiality. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Chelmsford, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, June). Engaging Effectively with Families in Difficult Circumstances. Presented for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, May). Addressing Substance Abuse in the Schools: What Can We Do? Prevention, Intervention, and Family Supports. Presented for The New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists in Gifford, NH.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, April). Trying to Stop Opioid Addiction Before It Happens: Addressing Transgenerational Substance Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Peabody, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, March). Effecting Change in Multi-Stressed Families: Addressing Transgenerational Substance Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute in Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2017, February). Schools, Substance Abuse and Self-Efficacy: Effectively Addressing Student Drug Concerns. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX.
• Jacobs, D. and Kaplan, J. (2017, February). Creativity in the Face of Anger: Violence Prevention in Schools. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, December). Anger, Rage and Trauma: Talking to Kids About Difficult Things. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Chelmsford, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, October). Intervening effectively with multi-stressed families. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation. Hyannis, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, September). Addressing substance abuse in schools: What can we do? Presented for The Continuing Education Department at William James College, Newton, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, June). Maintaining balance and meeting the challenge: Effective treatments for patients with personality disorders. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Sturbridge, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Treating violence and co-occurring disorders in adulthood. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Hyannis, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Maintaining balance and meeting the challenge: Effective treatments for patients with personality disorders. Presented for The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Intervening effectively with multi-stressed families. Presented for The Family Service Society, Corning, NY.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, March). Treating violence and co-occurring disorders in adulthood. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Pittsfield, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, February). Helping adolescents with substance abuse problems survive. Presented at The Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
• Jacobs, D. (2016, January). Family centered interventions for children and adolescents. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute, Marlborough, MA.
• Jacobs, D. (2015, November). Interventions for youth with oppositional defiant disorder. Presented for Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Lexington, MA

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Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities

• Chair, WJC Scholarship and Research Committee
• Private Practice, Jacobs Psychological and Consulting Services, Waltham, MA

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Prior Experience

• Psychological Tester and Evaluator (Police Psychological Prescreening Assessment), Sudbury Clinical Associates, Sudbury, MA
• Adjunct Faculty Member, Clinical Psychology Department, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (now William James College), Newton, MA
• Director of Sub Acute Services (Adolescent and Adult Day Treatment Programs), NSMC/Salem Hospital, Salem, MA
• Psychologist and Consultant, Andover Mental Health Associates, Andover, MA
• Behavioral and Psychological Consultant, Sudbury Public Schools, Sudbury, MA
• Group Psychotherapist, Lexington High School, Lexington, MA
• Clinical Coordinator and Staff Psychologist, Boston Regional Medical Center, Stoneham, MA

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Professional Affiliations

• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• APA Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service, Police and Public Safety Division Section
• APA Division 25: Behavior Analysis
• APA Division 50: Society of Addiction Psychology
• Society for Police and Criminal Psychology

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Community Involvement

• Pro-bono lecturer on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Providers of Military Personnel and Veterans for WJC’s Continuing Professional Education Department and WJC’s Military Veteran Psychology and Training Vets to Treat Vets Programs (presented virtually)
• Pro-bono lecturer on Using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to Help Veterans and Active Duty Service Members for Mental Health Specialists working with Veterans and Active Duty Service Members in Ukraine (presented virtually)
• Pro-bono lecturer on Supporting Service Members with Motivational Interviewing for Mental Health Specialists working with Veterans and Active Duty Service Members in Ukraine (presented virtually)
• Pro-bono lecturer on Supporting Service Members Facing Substance Use Challenges for Mental Health Specialists working with Veterans and Active Duty Service Members in Ukraine (presented virtually)
• Pro-bono lecturer on Exploring Career Opportunities in Mental Health for college students at Brandeis University/Hiatt Career Center
• Pro-bono lecturer on Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Issues to college students at The Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA.
• Pro-bono lecturer on Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Issues to senior citizens at Newbridge on the Charles, Dedham, MA.