CHRONIC PAIN RESET Podcast - with Dr. Afton Hassett

Episode 47 | Dr. Jeff Thompson THE POWER OF AWE: A FORMER NYPD DETECTIVE’S PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Afton L. Hassett

Dr. Jeff Thompson conducts narrative-based research and programs for medical and mental health professionals, first responders, and other professionals across the world. He has been published in a variety of academic research journals, professional publications, and for the public including Psychology Today. Dr. Thompson served for more than 20 years in the NYPD as detective, hostage negotiator, and their first-ever mental health and wellness coordinator.

See Dr. Thompson’s links below: 

Research Scientist

School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University

Adjunct Instructor

College of Public Service and Leadership, Lipscomb University

Adjunct Associate Research Scientist

Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center
https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/profile/jeff-thompson-phd


NASA Leadership: Utilizing Awe Narratives to Enhance Well-being:

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/space-technologies/articles/10.3389/frspt.2025.1652557/full

The 5 Days of Awe Program Explained:

https://www.5daysofawe.com/program-explained

 Awe Research Publications:

https://www.5daysofawe.com/aweresearch

 

 

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