Jeff Thompson, PhD
- Adjunct Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry
Overview
Jeff Thompson, PhD, is a research psychologist and scientist working in translational research – conducting research for the purpose of developing evidence-based and practical interventions, strategies, and practices for people to enhance their resilience; support their ability to manage crises, conflicts, and disputes; and prevent suicide.
Dr. Thompson is part of the Psychiatry Department at Columbia University Irving Medical Center working in the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression as well as Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology Division. He recently retired from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after serving for more than 20 years including as a detective, their first-ever mental health and wellness coordinator, and as a hostage negotiator.
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry
Research
Selected Publications
- Thompson, J. (2023). Police wellbeing interventions: Utilizing awe narratives to promote resilience. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 8(4), 197–204.
https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.337 - Thompson, J. (2023). NASA resilience and leadership: Examining the phenomenon of awe. Frontiers in Psychology/Positive Psychology.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1158437/abstract - Thompson, J. (2023). Narrative Health: Examining the relationship between the phenomenon of awe and resilience and well-being. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 8(2), 85–98. https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.321
- Thompson, J. & Jensen, E. (2023). Hostage negotiator resilience: A phenomenological study of awe. Frontiers in Psychology/Clinical Settings.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1122447/full - Tam-Seto, L., & Thompson, J. (2023). Resetting and informing a new baseline for wellness in policing. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 8(Suppl 1), S2–S3.
https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.309 - Thompson, J. (2022). Enhancing resilience: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of The Awe Project. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 7(3), 93-110.
https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.265 - Thompson, J., Grubb, A.R., Ebner, N., Chirico, A., & Pizzolante, M. (2022). Increasing crisis hostage negotiator effectiveness: Embracing awe and other resilience practices. Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, 23(3), 615-685.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60a5863870f56068b0f097cd/t/62c5bb989716c4185529716a/1657125784611/CAC309_crop.pdf - Thompson, J. (2022). Awe: Helping leaders address modern policing problems. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 7(2), 53-58.
https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.239 - Thompson, J. (2022).Awe narratives: A mindfulness practice to enhance resilience & wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology/Positive Psychology.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.840944/abstract - Papazoglou, K., Kamkar, K., & Thompson, J. (2021). Law enforcement wellness: Promoting the “good” during the “bad” and “ugly”. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 6(4), 168-173. https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.209
- Thompson, J., & Drew, J.M. (2020). Warr;or21: A 21-day program to enhance first responder resilience and mental health. Frontiers in Psychology. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02078
- Thompson, J. (2020). Enhancing resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A thematic analysis and evaluation of the warr;or21 program. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 5(2), 51-56. https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.134
- Johnson, K.E., Thompson, J., Hall, J.A., & Meyer, C. (2017). Crisis (hostage) negotiators weigh in: The skills, behaviors, and qualities that characterize an expert crisis negotiator, Police Practice and Research, 19:5, 472-489.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2017.1419131