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A Pair of WJC Alums Take Pride in Working with the LGBTQIA+ Population

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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Ruderman Family Foundation Sponsors WJC/AICUM Higher Education Leaders Summit

William James College received a grant of $13,000 from the Ruderman Family Foundation (RFF) to convene higher education leaders and directors of campus counseling centers for the first “Reimagining Behavioral Health in Higher Education” Summit in partnership with AICU Mass and William James College.

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Dr. Kris Taylor Co-Leads Training on Effective Implementation of Equitable and Inclusionary Practices

The Center for Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools (BHELS) at William James College joined the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS) Executive Institute to promote the critical work of educational equity, racial understanding, and organizational transformation.

School Psychology Students, Faculty Collaborate on Research and Publication

Two students in the School Psychology MA/CAGS program turned a class assignment into a research trifecta with the support of Dr. Robyn Bratica, assistant professor and program director.

Connecting with Military Families: An Insider's View

Jacqueline Gagliardi, M.Ed., interviewed fellow William James College faculty member Dr. Jenny D'Olympia, for an article in The New England Journal for Relational and Systemic Practice exploring ways to create more successful dynamics that respect the client's experience.

Question and Answer: “Black Health and Wellness,” Dr. Natalie Cort on Black Mental Health and the 2022 Theme for Black History Month

The 2022 theme, “Black Health and Wellness,” recognizes the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, along with those practiced in other "ways of knowing," like midwives, naturopaths, and herbalists, throughout the African Diaspora.

After Afghanistan: How to Support the Military and Veteran Community

Director of Military & Veteran Psychology Dr. Jenny D’Olympia and WJC student Kevin Lambert discuss military service, and ways civilians can offer support.

Dr. Catherine Vuky on the 45th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon

While the collective attention of much of the world was turned elsewhere in late April 2020, many Vietnamese families likely paused to recall the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon.

September Return to Schools Should Take Trauma Informed Approach, Integrate Lessons Learned During Pandemic

September Return to Schools Should Take Trauma Informed Approach, Integrate Lessons Learned During Pandemic

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