Students interested in exploring opportunities for collaborative research and scholarship in the areas of suicide, violence, psychometrics, constructivism, and existential theory and personal philosophy are encouraged to contact me to discuss ideas. 

Here are some examples of recent projects and current  works in progress:

Lester, D. & Rogers, J. R. (eds.) (in progress). Crisis intervention and counseling by telephone. Springfield, IL: Charles Thomas.

Lester, D. & Rogers, J. R. (eds.) (in progress). Understanding and preventing suicide Volume I: Understanding suicide. Westport, CN: Praeger Publishing.

Lester, D. & Rogers, J. R. (eds.) (in progress). Understanding and preventing suicide Volume II: Preventing suicide. Westport, CN: Praeger Publishing.

"Growth from trauma: Examination of growth-related concepts post 9/11"    

Theses and Dissertations:

G. L. Rife, "Investigating the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicidal Behavior"

J. Biermann, (2011) "Improving cognition in normally aging older adults: A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation (SAMATHA) as a treatment for attentional inhibitory deficits"

J. Moeller, (2011) "Conceptualizing poly-victimization: Exploring the long-term effects utilizing Constructivist Self-Development Theory"

N. Hunka, (2011) "Pedometer use as a motivational tool for increased physical activity in bariatric surgery patients"

D. Whitehead, (2011) “Positive and negative psychological sequelae of surviving suicide”

A. Loucacdes, (2010) "Anticipatory Mourning: Investigating children and youth's self-reported experiences with life-limiting illness"

T. Benson, (2010) "Self-perceptions of the experiences of heterosexual men who have been targets of intimate partner violence"