Writing this note of thanks symbolizes the finishing touch on my dissertation. This thesis represents a milestone in my professional and personal growth. It has been a period of intense learning for me, not only in the clinical psychology arena, but also on a personal level. I would like to reflect on the people who have supported and helped me so much throughout my graduate study.
I would first like to express my gratitude to my dissertation chair, Dr. Cheryl Meyer for her continuous support, genuine care, and valuable guidance during my tenure. Dr. Meyer has never stopped providing me opportunities and sharing her enthusiasms of research. It was under her tutelage that I developed a clear focus and later became interested in this suicide project, the first project that I work with Dr. Meyer. Without her …show more content…
Robert Rando and Dr. Chris Modica for their interest in my work and dedication to serve as committee members for my dissertation. The assistance, encouragement, continuous support, and insightful comments they provided added considerably to this dissertation.
I recognize that this research would not have been possible without all the people who contributed in some way to the work described in this dissertation. I would like to extend my gratitude to the late Dr. Betty Yung who initiated this suicide research project. I also would like to thank the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for providing this valuable data set in their efforts to reduce suicide rates. I would also like to thank all researchers who had contributed to this project.
Appreciation also goes out to my professors, peers, and support staff at the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology for all the unfailing support and instances in which their assistance helped me along the way. The exchanges of knowledge and skills as well as talking about things other than graduate school helped enrich this graduate