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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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In Kenya, Clean Water Means a Better Life
William James College is the recipient of a grant from the non-profit P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program which provides clean drinking water to children and families in need around the world. Because of the overlap between clean water and health and well-being, William James' immersion students...
Addressing mental health issues critical to boosting academic success
This article from Education Dive details how William James College and Teachers21 are working to implement built-in mental health treatment in schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Agreement allows internships in Institute of Neurosciences
During President Nick Covino's trip to Ecuador, a partnership was signed with La Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil. They manage four major hospitals, including El Instituto de Neurociencias
America is Watching: Response to the Opioid Crisis in New England
The William James College Annual Forum convenes thought leaders to address societal issues that affect mental health. Our 2016 event, Opioid Crisis: Thinking Outside the Box focused on innovative harm reduction strategies
Darryl Sweeper Jr selected to be on the Diversity Committee for Division 38 of APA
Darryl Sweeper Jr, a rising third year student in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, was selected to be on the Diversity Committee for Division 38 of APA.
JP’s Husband & Wife Reverends Receive Honorary Degrees from William James College
During the 2018 Commencement, we awarded honorary degrees to Jamaica Plain residents, Rev. Drs. Ray Hammond and Gloria White-Hammond for their dedication to improving the lives of at-risk youth. “The work of Reverend Drs. Ray Hammond and Gloria White-Hammond is truly admirable,” said Dr. Nicholas...
Conversations, Episode 18: Examining LGBTQ Issues in Education
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the history of the LGBTQ community and to recognize the impact LGBTQ individuals have had throughout the world.
School Psychologists: In a class of their own
Arlene Silva, chair of our School Psychology Department, explains in this piece from New England Psychologist how increased awareness of the potential for crisis has impacted the way school psychologists are trained.
William James College acquires Teachers21: Aims to make schools a better place for students
by Phyllis Hanlon, New England Psychologist
Red flag bill: Mass. Governor Charlie Baker signs "extreme risk" gun bill
Dr. Robert Kinscherff, professor at William James College and chairman of the American Psychological Association's task force on gun violence and prevention, explains why this is "a win".
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