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Graduates Explore the Co-Response Model in Crisis Intervention

As the nation's first graduate certificate program in Co-Response, the Crisis Response and Behavioral Health (CRBH) at William James College is providing cutting-edge education and training for—as well as pathways to create effective partnerships between— mental health clinicians and law enforcement...

Making a Difference from Haverhill to Hawaii: School Psychology Students Support Districts in Need As schools continue

As schools continue to provide more mental health support and resources to students, school psychologists become critical members of their communities, but there aren’t enough trained psychologists to meet the need. With so many communities in need, William James College prioritizes robust field training...

Partnering for Success: The Power of Combined Knowledge and Resources within our Communities

Engaging the community at large has been woven into the fabric of William James College from the beginning. Since 1974, we have brought awareness of higher education to the gamut of organizations—from field placement sites and State government and now to police departments and K-12 schools.

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...

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...

Shining a Spotlight on the APA Internship Consortium in Applied Clinical Psychology—a Decade Following its Accreditation by the American Psychological Association

Several years ago, when exploring options to earn her PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Alyssa Cetoute was attracted to William James College for a primary reason: the first-generation Haitian-American saw the African and Caribbean Mental Health Concentration as a way to provide culturally competent care...

Fueled by Partnership: Crisis Response and Behavioral Health Team Take to the Road, Expanding Reach and Sharing Expertise

Since mid-May, the Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health (CRBH) at William James College has been active, celebrating milestones and extending their expertise on the Co-Response Model to metro regions beyond Massachusetts. CRBH Director Sarah E. Abbott, PhD, introduced Framingham Police Chief...

Rhode Island Native Pursues Mental Health Counseling Career with William James College's Online Program

For residents of Rhode Island, earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College is now more accessible than ever—thanks to a low-residency, online option to pursue licensure as a mental health counselor. Isabella Neves, who grew up in Lincoln and now resides...

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