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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage

From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage

In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.

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A Primer on Disagreeing: How Talking to Your Neighbor and Speaking to the Elephant(s) in the Room Can Strengthen Communities

On the evening of October 28, a vital space for reflection and dialogue was created on campus by the 25 community members who turned up to participate in Talk to Your Neighbor – Speaking to the Elephant in the Room*. The date, three weeks following the one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by...

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;...

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.

Commonwealth Beacon: How Mr. Rogers changed the way I think about teaching

In an opinion piece published by Commonwealth Beacon, Katie Thomas, assistant director of field education in the Counseling and Behavioral Health department, addressed the impact of Mr. Rogers and how he changed the way she thinks about teaching.

BBJ Commentary: Mental Health is Everyone's Business by President Covino

President Covino's opinion piece, "Mental Health is Everyone’s Business," was published in the Boston Business Journal on August 1, 2024. This powerful piece urged the business community to advocate for policy changes and increased resources for mental health care. He discussed the consequences of...

Dr. Robert Kinscherff Authors Boston Globe Letter to the Editor on Raising the Age for Juvenile Offenders

Dr. Robert Kinscherff, a professor in the clinical psychology department at William James College, authored a letter to the editor in The Boston Globe supporting Adrian Walker's column on raising the age for juvenile offenders. He notes that his research shows that young adult brains are similar to those...

Newton Beacon Announces New William James College Trustees

The Newton Beacon announced the addition of two new William James College board members, Sharon Shapiro from Brookline and Dr. Michael Jellinek from Newton. Shapiro, a registered dietician, brings her experience from long-term care facilities and her role as trustee and community liaison at the Ruderman...

Dr. Julie Ryan Authors Boston Globe Letter to the Editor on Anxiety-Related School Refusal

Dr. Julie Ryan, associate professor and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience concentration, authored a Letter to the Editor in the June 23, 2024 edition of the Boston Globe, addressing the critical issue of school refusal and anxiety among students.

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...

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