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Paying it Forward: How One Recent Graduate—and United States Veteran—is Using His Lived Experience to Help Others
Kevin Lambert became the first veteran to receive a trained service dog from the non-profit NEADS World Class Service Dogs. Now, with two degrees from WJC, Lambert is paying the support forward though educating, training, and consulting with individuals and organizations.
Faculty Viewpoint: Katie Thomas Assesses the Relatability of Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 was recently added to the Disney+ lineup after a very successful run in theaters this summer, becoming the highest grossing animated film of all time. Based on the prevalence of Anna and Elsa merchandise that still tops holiday wish lists five years after the last film in the franchise was...
The Power of Hands-On Experience: How Leigh Wilmot Discovered Her Passion for Consulting
Leigh Wilmot, a 2021 graduate of the Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology (MAOP), found her way to One Wells Avenue quite by accident. The self-described career changer ultimately transitioned from leadership in health and human services to consulting for organizational development and change...
Teamwork for the Win: The Impact of Mentorship on Academic and Professional Development
While he single-handedly completed the coursework needed to earn a bachelor’s degree last spring, Anthony Neptune credits a trio of mentors with providing the support needed to pave a path forward and find a rewarding career. After a decade spent working in human services, the 2024 graduate of the...
New Director of The Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health Leads its Restructuring to Meet Evolving Needs
A dozen years ago Natalie Cort, PhD, was working as a federally-funded researcher—focusing on issues of culture in mental health—when she came across an article on the pioneering Latino Mental Health Program at William James College (one of just three in the country providing culturally focused training...
50th Anniversary Entering Class Marks Largest in College's History
For five decades, the commencing of classes each fall has been a celebration of students choosing William James College and a career in psychology. In this 50th anniversary year, the College welcomed the largest and most diverse entering class in its history. By the numbers, this includes 330 new students—which...
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.
Dr. Niko Wilson Named 2024 Mental Health Counselor Educator of the Year
Dr. Niko Wilson, Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Behavioral Health Department and Director of the Couples and Family Therapy Emphasis at William James College, has been named the 2024 Mental Health Counselor Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA...
A Foundation for the Future: How One Busy Professional Found a Path Forward with the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology and Human Services
In the two decades since his graduation from high school, Luciano Tellez, a 2022 graduate of the BS in Psychology and Human Services program, has traversed a far-from-typical path toward higher education. Keen on achieving the comfort of a stable career —in a field like computer engineering—he attended...
9 Reasons to Choose School Psychology at William James College
If you are considering a career in school psychology, learn more about the rewarding field and why William James College's MA/CAGS in School Psychology might be the best fit for you.
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