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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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New Masters in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health
In August 2018, William James College will launch its Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health program. This is a two-year, 36-credit, fully online and work-friendly program. The program draws on the expertise of the College’s already renowned Forensic Psychology and Counseling faculty...
Teaching Students to Lead Mental Health in a Medical Health System
Faculty Viewpoint The secret to improving mental health care is to stop talking about “them” and begin talking about “us.” That’s the philosophy that brought
How the Organizational Psychology Program Helped These Alumni Pivot Careers to Get Their Dream Jobs
Kelvin Wong, MAOP ’11, was always interested in talent management and organizational psychology, but found it difficult to jump into those fields without demonstrated experience. After working a few years in finance, he decided it was time to pivot back to his original interest while leveraging his...
The Critical Role of Field Supervisors in the Military & Veterans Psychology Program
The opportunity to train with respected and deeply experienced clinicians is a hallmark of William James College, and its Military and Veteran Psychology
Aging Wisely... Wisdom of Our Elders
Irving I. Silverman and his daughter Ellen Beth Siegel, PsyD, William James alumna, have published a compendium of essays by a group of 75 seniors and professionals
Re-envisioning the Brilliance of Boys of Color
There is a critical yet quiet crisis in mental healthcare that is resulting in disparities in the treatment of racial/ethnic minorities in this country.
William James College Begins to Operate the Norfolk and Suffolk Juvenile County Court
William James College continues to contribute its expertise in the education of behavioral health professionals and its commitment to serving vulnerable
Meeting the Opioid Crisis with a Workforce of Experts
Ask President Nicholas Covino about the issue of opioid addiction and you will hear an impassioned entreaty for the nation to address the epidemic that touches nearly every American family. The intensity of his beliefs is well articulated, and his commitment to action is clear. “It’s a hydra of an...
Robert Whittaker, New Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Robert Whittaker’s first day as vice president of institutional advancement in August also happened to be the day of the solar eclipse. Taking advantage
Could tragedies like Sandy Hook be prevented?
While I don’t think anyone would argue the tragedy at Sandy Hook is the direct result of a problem in our health care system. It does highlight a fatal flaw
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