James
Walsh
James Walsh
- Campus: Chicago, IL
- Department: School Psychology
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Address: 325 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654
- Office Phone: 312-410-8996
Biography
Dr. James Walsh joined The Chicago School in 2005, and served as department chair from 2009 through 2019. Before coming to the Chicago School he was a school psychologist for the LaGrange Area Department of Special Education in Chicago's western suburbs, and practiced as a clinical psychologist for a group practice. He completed his postdoctorate at Washburne Middle School in Winnetka, IL. Dr. Walsh has served as the chair of the Illinois School Psychology Association (ISPA) Ethics Committee, chair of the Illinois Directors of University School Psychology Programs (DUSPP), and is interim co-director of the Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium (ISPIC). He also currently serves as a trainer for the ISPA School Psychology Supervisor Credential.
Education History
Degree Institution B.A. in Politics Washington & Lee University M.S. in Developmental Psychology The Johns Hopkins University Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin Professional Memberships
Role Organization Trainer Illinois School Psychology Association Supervision Credential Interim Co-Director Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium Presentations
Title Location Date Walsh, J. (2023). Resolving Common Ethical Dilemmas. Invited workshop at Illinois School Psychologist Internship Conference Normal, IL 2023 Walsh, J. (2021). Ethical Dilemmas: Resolving Challenging Cases. Normal, IL 2021 Walsh, J. (2019) Ethical Dilemmas: Resolving Challenging Cases Regarding Privacy and Confidentiality. Invited workshop at the Illinois School Psychologist Internship Supervision Conference Normal, IL 2019 Walsh, J. (2017). What will by my ethical dilemma, and what will I do? Invited workshop presented at the Illinois School Psychologist Internship Supervision Conference Normal, IL 2017 Kaufman, E., Tickle, J., & Walsh, J. (2017). Digital kids: How children can learn to use social media in a positive manner. Invited workshop presented at the Naomi Ruth Cohen Annual Conference Evanston, IL 2017 Walsh, J. (2016). What will by my ethical dilemma, and what will I do? Invited workshop presented at the Illinois School Psychologist Internship Supervision Conference Normal, IL 2016 Campbell, M., Kinzie, T., and Walsh, J. (2016). Schools: Identifying issues and innovative approaches. Invited workshop presented at the Naomi Ruth Cohen annual conference. Evanston, IL 2016 Walsh, J. (2016). What is your ethical dilemma? Invited workshop presented at the Wisconsin School Psychological Annual Conference. Wisconsin Dells, WI 2016 Walsh, J. (2015). Resolving Real World Ethical Dilemmas. Invited workshop presented at the Kentucky Association for Psychologists in the Schools Annual Meeting. Louisville, KY 2015 Hughes, C., & Walsh, J. (2015). Leave STIGMA outside the School Doors. Invited presentation at the Naomi Ruth Cohen Annual Conference. Evanston, IL 2015 Walsh, J. (2015). What is Your Ethical Dilemma? Using a Framework to Resolve Actual Ethical Concerns. Invited workshop presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Summer Conference Milwaukee, WI 2015 Walsh, J. (2015). What is Your Ethical Dilemma? Invited workshop presented at the Illinois School Psychologist’s Association Annual Meeting. Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL 2015 Walsh, J. (2024). How to Foster Culturally Responsive and Socially Just Practices in Supervision Normal, IL 2024 Community Involvement
Role Organization Volunteer Housing Forward; Oak Park, IL Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Ethical & Legal Issues Code of Conduct for Psychologists Marriage & Family Family Therapy Mood Disorders Depression Psychology Subdisciplines - School Psychology School Psychology Academic Interventions School Law and Ethics Licenses
Licensed Clincial Psychologist , Illinois Publications
Chapter McGrath, B., and Walsh, J. (2024). Crisis Interventions in Different Countries: Cultural and Contextual Variations. In Handbook of School Psychology in the Global Context: Transnational Approaches to Support Children, Families and School Communities (pp. 287-302). Springer Nature Switzerland: .
Encyclopedia Walsh, J. (2017). Psychoeducation. Springer.. In In J.S. Kreutzer, J. DeLuca, & B. Caplan (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology, Second Edition. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology, Second Edition. New York: Springer.. New York: Springer.
Walsh, J. (2016). Education for All Handicapped Act (1975) Public Law 94-142. In E. Braaten (Ed.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Media Exposure
Appearance (January 8, 2021) Good Day Chicago: Helping CPS Students' Mental Health as They Return to School. (television broadcast). Chicago, IL: Fox TV. https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/889235
(August 2018) Morning Shift: 5 Tips for Kids (and Parents) Transitioning to a New School. Chicago, IL: WBEZ. https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/5-tips-for-kids-and-parents-transitioning-to-a-new-school/5c2a365a-1d28-4d91-9db3-24a32074fcb9
(August 2017). Focus on Family: Children and Social Media (television broadcast). Chicago, IL: CAN TV.
(August 28, 2017). Good Day Chicago: Preparing the Kid Brain to Go Back to School (television broadcast). Chicago, IL: Fox TV.
(August 13, 2015). Good Day Chicago: How Parents Can Recognize the Signs of Bullying (television broadcast). Chicago, IL: Fox TV.
Egan, K. (2014). “What to Do When Kids Curse”, Parents Magazine, Retrieved from https://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/tips/what-to-do-when-kids-curse/.
Question and Answer
Please describe your teaching philosophy. I believe the most important skills a good school psychologist can have are the abilities to actively listen to the children and parents, and to give feedback that is relevant for the for them. Likewise, the most valuable tool a psychology professor can have is the ability to model these skills by actively listening to students and providing feedback that is relevant for their careers and lives
Please provide a statement or philosophy regarding the practice of psychology. At its best, the practice of psychology combines the science of research based interventions with the art of establishing authentic, individualized meaning for the client or clients.
Why did you choose to enter the field of psychology? I graduated from college with a degree in politics and economics, and quickly realized I did not want a career in politics or economics! What I did want to do was work with children, adolescents, and their families to help them make their lives better. After some research and experience, I realized that becoming a psychologist was the best way for me to accomplish this goal.
What advice would you give to a student entering The Chicago School? Ask lots of questions - it is the best way to get answers!
Professional Skills
ADHD, adolescent psychology, anxiety, behavior therapy, child psychology, depression, family therapy, learning disabilities, mood disorders, psychotherapy, School Law and Ethics, Supervision