
Research
Journal Articles
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
Kamkar, K., Edwards, G., Hesketh., McFee, D., Papazoglou, K., Pederson, P., Sanders, K., Stamatakis, T., & Thompson, J. (2020). Dialogue highlights from the LEPH2019 panel on police mental health and well-being. Journal of Community Safety & Well-Being, 5(1), 2-7.
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
Thompson, J. & Ebner, N. (2014). @ Face value? Nonverbal communication & trust development in online video-based mediation. International Journal of Dispute Resolution, 2, 103-124. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2395857
Book Chapters
Thompson, J., Marques, P., Alho. L., & Paulino, Ma. (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.
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
Articles
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
Thompson, J. (December, 2023). Narratives and Resilience. PsychologyToday.com. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-words/202312/narratives-and-resilience
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/
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
Thompson, J. (2017). Crisis negotiation: How to talk to someone you’re worried about. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lifesaver Blog. https://afsp.org/crisis-negotiation-talk-someone-youre-worried/
Thompson, J. (2017). Terrorism and hostage negotiation: Law enforcement strategies, preparation, and training (Part I). The Command Post, 39/Spring Edition, 5-7. https://canadiancriticalincident.com/newsletters
Thompson, J. (2014). “Crisis” or “hostage” negotiation? The distinction between two important terms. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 83/3. https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/crisis-or-hostage-negotiation-the-distinction-between-two-important-terms.
Thompson, J. (2014). Applying hostage and crisis negotiation intervention strategies in commercial dispute resolution. Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation, 32/4, 52/63-65. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/alt.30014
Thompson, J., & McGowan, H.M. (2014). “Talk to me”: What it takes to be an NYPD hostage negotiator. Mediate.com. https://www.mediate.com/articles/ThompsonJ11.cfm