Dr. THOMPSON NigelAssistant Professor



Research Interest?
Dissertation Research
- Caregiver Dispositional Mindfulness and Health Outcomes in Pediatric Asthma– Pathways Of Effect
Other Resaerch
- The effects of differences in symptom perception among Caucasian, Puerto Rican, and African-American children and caregivers on asthma-related health behaviors
- The impact of panic disorder on health-related quality of life in comorbid asthma-panic disorder patients.





Qualifications
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (with Health Emphasis)
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology,
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University
M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University
M.A. in Cultural Anthropology
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
Haverford College





Publications
Feldman, J.M., Siddique, M.I., Thompson, N.S., Lehrer, P.M. (2009). The role of panic-fear in comorbid asthma and panic disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23(2), 178-184.




Presentations
Thompson, N. and Feldman, J.M. (2007, May). Panic Fear in the comorbid Asthma-Panic Disorder Population: An important mediating construct between illness and quality of life. Paper presented at the annual Yeshiva University – Albert Einstein College of Medicine Research Day.




Clinical Experience
- University of Hong Kong, Center of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS), Counseling and Personal Enrichment
- Holliswood Psychiatric Hospital
- Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological and Psychoeducational Services Clinic (University Clinic)
- Bellevue Hospital Rehabilitation Counseling Services




Courses Taught?
COUN420 Relationship Counselling
PSY303 Health Psychology
PSY371-2 Research Project
PSY373-4 Capstone Project
CP524 Internship
CP525-7 Externship




Contact
Office: Room LG221Main Building,
Hong Kong Shue Yan University,
Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemer Hill,
North Point,Hong Kong
Phone: (852) 2570-7110 Ext. 177
Fax: (852) 2806-8044
Email: thompson@hksyu.edu





Consultation Hours
By appointment