Research & Publications

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Academic Publications

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Thompson, J. (January, 2026, accepted for publication). Why we “craft”: The significance of narratives in aerospace healthcare and beyond." Space Education & Strategic Applications.

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Thompson, J. (2025). NASA leadership: Utilizing awe-narratives to enhance well-being. Frontiers in Space Technologies. https://doi.org/10.3389/frspt.2025.1652557

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Thompson, J., & Launer, J. (2025). Illuminating humanity: Narrative medicine practices for crisis negotiators. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-025-09756-4

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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Book Chapters

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Thompson, J., Marques, P., Alho. L., & Paulino, M. (2021). Communicating with psychopaths in law enforcement settings. In P. Marques (Ed.), In Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior. Elsevier.

 

St-Yves, M., Thompson, J., & Bibeau, L. (2021). Communication as a weapon for resolving hostage and barricaded situations. In P. Marques & M. Paulino (Eds.), Police Psychology. Elsevier.

 

Thompson, J. (2020). First responders and real resilience. In T. Frame (Ed.), Moral Challenges: Vocational Wellbeing Among First Responders.

 

Thompson, J., Ebner, N., & Giddings, J. (2019). Negotiating without words. In C. Honeyman & A.K. Schneider (Eds.), Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers. American Bar Association.

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Thompson, J., Ebner, N., & Giddings, J. (2017). Nonverbal communication in negotiation. In C. Honeyman  & A.K. Schneider (Eds.), The Negotiator’s Desk Reference. (pp. 449 – 469). St. Paul, MN: DRI Press. https://ssrn.com/abstract=3136798

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Professional Articles (selected)

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Thompson, J. (May, 2025). The Science, Honor, and Dignity of Stories. The IACP Police Chief Magazine. https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/science-honor-dignity-stories-suicide/    

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Thompson, J. (May, 2024). New Zealand Police Leadership: A Goal-Focused and Human-Centered Approach. The IACP Police Chief Magazine. https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/nz-police-leadership/?ref=e87398455e045b5f79f566eaaa5afb3c  

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Thompson, J. (December, 2023). Narratives and Resilience. PsychologyToday.com. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-words/202312/narratives-and-resilience

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Thompson, J. (May, 2023). Experiencing awe: An innovative approach to enhance investigations and wellness. The IACP Police Chief Magazine. https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/experiencing-awe/

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Thompson, J. (2022). Focus on Officer Wellness: Investigating Police Suicide. The IACP Police Chief Magazine. https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/focus-on-officer-wellness-investigating-police-suicide/

 

Thompson, J. (2018). Crisis counselor skills: Helping people in crisis… in 160 characters or less. Mediate.com. https://www.mediate.com/articles/thompson-crisis-counselor.cfm