Dialogue with Donald Templer

Abstract

Dr. Donald Templer is retired Professor of Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University and a consultant on Death Anxiety and thanatology. He was recognized by APA for leading the movement for research on death anxiety which extends to many countries all over the world. His Templer Death Anxiety Scale (TDAS) received acclaim since its publication in 1970. He authored five books and eleven assessment instruments. Dr. Templer's (1967) doctoral dissertation at the University of Kentucky was entitled: “Construction and Validation of a Death Anxiety Scale.” it was rated as a citation classic by Current Contents because it was way ahead of its time, and generated considerable research. He received the following awards: Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), Diplomate and Fellow of Prescribing Psychologists Register, Diplomate and Fellow in International College of Prescribing Psychologists, Fellow of American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology, Fellow of American Academy of Clinical Psychology, Research Award given by Missouri Psychological Association in 1969, Distinguished Psychologist of the Year Award by Fresno Area Psychological Association in 1995.

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