PUBLICATIONS: (BOOKS)
Sulkowsk, M., & Lazarus (2017). Creating safe and supportive schools and fostering students' mental health. New York City:
Routledge.
Brock, S. E., Lazarus, P. J., & Jimerson, S. R. (2002) Best practices in school crisis
prevention and intervention. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School
Psychologists Press.
Lazarus, P.J. & Strichart, S. S. (Eds.) (1986). Psychoeducational evaluation of
children and adolescents with low-incidence handicaps. Orlando: Grune &
Stratton.
PUBLICATIONS: (BOOK CHAPTERS)
Lazarus, P. J. (in press). Effective alternatives to retention. In J. E. Warnick, K. Warnick, &
A. Lafoon (Eds.), Educational policy and practice: The good, the bad and the
pseudoscience. New York City: Nova Science.
Kalafat, J., & Lazarus, P. J. (2002) Suicide prevention in schools. In S. E. Brock, P. J.
Lazarus, & S. R. Jimerson. (Eds.), Best practices in school crisis prevention and
intervention(pp.211-223). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School
Psychologists Press.
Lewis, S., Brock, S. E., & Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Identifying troubled youth. In S. E. Brock,
P. J. Lazarus, & S. R. Jimerson (Eds.), Best practices in school crisis prevention and
intervention (pp.249-271). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School
Psychologists Press.
Lazarus, P. J. & Jimerson, S. R. (2002). Opportunity blowing upon an ill wind. In S.E. Brock,
P. J. Lazarus, & S. R. Jimerson, (Eds.), Best practices in school crisis prevention
and intervention (pp.791-795). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School
Psychologists Press.
Lazarus, P. J, Jimerson, S. R., & Brock, S. E. (2002). Natural disasters. In S. E. Brock,
P. J. Lazarus, & S. R. Jimerson, (Eds.), Best practices in school crisis prevention
and intervention (pp.433-447). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School
Psychologists Press.
Pfohl, W., Jimerson, S. R. & Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Developmental aspects of psychological
trauma and grief. In S. E. Brock, P. J. Lazarus, & S. R. Jimerson, (Eds.), Best practices
in school crisis prevention and intervention (pp.309-331). Bethesda, MD: National
Association of School Psychologists Press.
Poland, S., Pitcher, G., & Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Best practices in crisis prevention and
management. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology
: IV (pp.1057- 1079). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists
Press.
Zenere, F. & Lazarus, P. J. (1999). Winds of terror: Children's response to hurricane and
tornado disasters. In A. S. Canter & S. A. Carrol (Eds.), Crisis prevention and
response: A collection of NASP resources (pp. 223-234). Bethesda, MD: National
Association of School Psychologists Press.
Poland, S., Pitcher, G. & Lazarus, P. (1995) Best practices in crisis intervention. In A.
Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology – III (pp.445-458).
Washington, D.C.: National Association of School Psychologists Press.
Ludwig, R. P & Lazarus, P. J. (1986) Evaluation of children and adolescents with severe
emotional disturbance. In P. J. Lazarus & S. S. Strichart (Eds.), Psychoeducational
evaluation of children and adolescents with low-incidence handicaps (pp.205-238).
Orlando: Grune & Stratton.
Strichart, S. S. & Lazarus, P. J., (1986) Low-incidence assessment: Influences and issues.
In P. J. Lazarus & S. S. Strichart (Eds.), Psychoeducational evaluational of children
and adolescents with low-incidence handicaps (pp. 1-15). Orlando: Grune & Stratton.
Lazarus, P. J., Bild, R. & Diaz, E. (1984) Multicultural influences on the development of the
young child. In C. S. McLoughlin & D. F. Gullo (Eds.), Young children in context:
Impact of self, family and society on development (pp.183-203). Springfield, IL.,
Charles C. Thomas.
PUBLICATIONS: (JOURNAL ARTICLES - INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL AND WEB BASED)
Lazarus, P. J. & Pfohl, W. (2010, in press). Bullying. In A Canter, L.Z. Paige, & Shaw
(Eds.), Helping children at home and school III. Bethesda, MD. National
Association of School Psychologists Press.
Zenere, F. & Lazarus, P. J. (2009). The sustained reduction of youth suicidal behavior
in an urban multicultural school district, School Psychology Review, 38, 189-199.
Lazarus, P. J. (2009). The President’s Call to Action to Prevent Youth Suicide. Available at
Lazarus, P. J. (2009). Saving school psychology jobs in a time of fiscal chaos. NASP
Communique, 37(6), 1, 23-27,
Lazarus, P. J. & Benson, N. (2008). Emotional intelligence. In N. Salkind (Ed.),
Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology (pp. 334-338).Thousands Oaks, CA.
Sage Publications.
Lazarus, P. J. & Ortega, P. (2007). Universal preschool in conjunction with universal
screenings: An antidote to grade retention, Journal of Educational Research and
Policy Studies, 7, 54-75.
Lazarus, P. J., Jimerson, S. R., & Brock, S. E. (2004). Crisis support in natural disasters:
Information for parents and educators. In A. Canter, L. Z. Paige, M. Roth, I.
Romero & S. Carroll (Eds.), Helping children at home and school II: Handouts
for families and educators (pp. S9-1 --S9-4). Bethesda, MD: NASP
Lazarus, P. J., Canter, A., & Cowan, K. (2004). War and terrorism: Tips for supporting
children at home and school. In A. Canter, L. Z. Paige, M. Roth, I.
Romero & S. Carroll (Eds.), Helping children at home and school II: Handouts
for families and educators (pp. S9-63 -- S9-65). Bethesda, MD: NASP.
Lazarus, P. J. (2003). Taking steps to create safer schools. Victims of bullying. Part 1.
Consequences and characteristics. www.virtus.org. Posted 02/10/03.
Lazarus, P. J. (2003). Taking steps to create safer schools. Victims of bullying. Part 2.
Outcomes and long-term solutions. www.virtus.org. Posted 02/17/03.
Lazarus, P. J. (2003, March). Bus drivers are critical personnel in any school safety plan.
Communicare.
Lazarus, P. J. (2003, March). Implementing effective policies and practices to reduce
bullying on the bus. www.virtus.org. Posted 03/10/03.
Lazarus, P. (2003). Warning signs related to school bullying. How to determine if your child
is being bullied. www.virtus.org. Posted 03/17/03.
Lazarus, P. J. Managing in the middle of a crisis. When bullying gets out of control. A
ten-step plan to break up a fight. www.virtus.org. Posted 03/24/03.
Lazarus, P. J., Jimerson, S. R., & Brock, S. E. (2003) Responding to natural disasters. Helping
children and families. Information for school crisis teams. www.nasponline.org.
Posted 05/12/03.
Lazarus, P. J., Jimerson, S. R., & Brock, S. E. (2003). Helping children after a natural
disaster. Information for parents and teachers. www.nasponline.org Posted 05/13/03.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Safe and supportive learning communities: A long-term vision of
continuous improvement for Catholic schools. Communicare, 4(2), 2-3.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Creating your school mission statement. Communicare, 4(3), 2-3.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Teaching schools how to beat the bully problem. Common Sense
Risk Management 3(4) 1, 4.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). The core principles of VIRTUS can help prevent bullying in schools.
Common Sense Risk Management 3(4),2.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Understanding children’s reactions to trauma. The Duke Gifted Letter, 3
(2), 6-7.
Lazarus, P. J., & del Valle, P. (2002). Supportive strategies following trauma. Health in Action
1(3), 22.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Youth violence: A national public health problem: Part I. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 05/20/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Youth violence: A national public health problem: Part II. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 05/27/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Understanding the many types of school violence: Part I. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 06/04/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Understanding the many types of school violence: Part II. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 06/11/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Understanding the many types of school violence: Part III. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 06/18/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Remembering September 11th: Planning school memorials. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 09/02/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Planning for September 11th: Advice for educators. The National Catholic
Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 09/09/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Commemorating September 11, 2001: Plans for New York City. The
National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted
09/09/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Remembering September 11: What schools and communities are doing.
The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org
Posted 09/09/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Planning for September 11: Advice for parents and other adults. The
National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted
09/09/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Remembering September 11: Brief overview of lesson plans. The
National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted
09/09/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). September 11: Web sites of interest. The National Catholic Risk
Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 09/09/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002). Lessons from Oklahoma City and other disasters about the long-range
psychological effects of September 11th on children and families. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 09/09/02
Lazarus, P. J. (2002).Psychological reactions of children impacted by trauma and death:
Helping in the aftermath of 9/11. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc.
VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 10/10/02.
Lazarus, P. J. (2002).Emotional help extended for survivors of 9/11. The National Catholic
Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted 10/10/02.
Lazarus, P.J. (2002). Be involved with your children during the holidays. The National
Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. VIRTUS online. www.virtus.org Posted
12/02/02.
Lazarus, P. J., & Kalafat, J. (2001) Suicide prevention and youth: Recommendations for
public policy. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy. 21, 22-37.
Lazarus, P. J. (2001, May). Breaking the code of silence: What schools can do about it.
NASP Communique, 29(7), 28-29.
Zenere, F. J., III, & Lazarus, P. J. (1997). The decline of youth suicidal behavior in an urban
multicultural school system following the introduction of a suicide prevention and
intervention program. Suicide & Life Threatening Behavior, 16, 360-378,
Lazarus, P. J. & Gillepsie, B. L. (1996) Critical actions in the aftermath of a
natural disaster. The School Administrator, 53(2), 35-36.
Del Valle, P., Lazarus, P. J. & Madique, A. (1996) Interventions in the aftermath of
a natural disaster: One school's story. Crisis Management in the Schools,
2(1), 2-4.
Lazarus, P. J. (1996) Trauma and children: A parent handout for helping children
heal. In A. S. Canter & S. A. Carroll (Eds.), Crisis prevention & response: A
collection of NASP resources (pp. 231-234). Bethesda, MD. National Association
of School Psychologists Press.
Lazarus, P. J. & Paez, D. (1996) Acute stress disorder, PTSD, DSM-IV and the
school psychologist. NASP Communique, 25, 18-20.
Lazarus, P. J. & Cash, R. (1995) The DSM-IV in clinical and school practice.
The NASP Communique, 24(4), 17-18.
Lazarus, P. J. (1993). Training school psychologists in the essence of debriefing.
Trainer's Forum, 12(3), 4-5.
Lazarus, P. J. (1993) Lessons learned in the war zone. NASP Communique, 22(3), 3-5.
Lazarus, P. J. (1993) Families in the war zone. NASP Communique, 22(2), 10-12.
Lazarus, P. J. (1993). Tales from the war zone. NASP Communique, 22(1), 10-12.
Lazarus, P. J. (1993). When the walls come tumbling down: Crisis issues following
hurricane disasters. NASP Communique, 21(7), 16-18.
Lazarus, P. J. & Howard, P. (1992). Hurricane Andrew and the aftermath: The state crisis
response team - A humble and necessary beginning. NASP Communiqué, 21.
18-20.
Lazarus, P. (1992). All the king's horses and all the king's men: Strategies for debriefing
following a natural disaster. Trainers' Forum, 12(2),3.
Lazarus, P.J. (1992) Hurricane Andrew: A parent's plea and suggestions for coping.
NASP Communiqué, 21(3), 24-26.
Lazarus, P.J. (1992). Hurricane Andrew and the aftermath. NASP Communiqué, 21(2),
1, 6-7.
Novoa, L. M. & Lazarus, P. J. (1988) Test review: Test of Language Development –
Primary (TOLD - P). The Reading Teacher, 41, 592-595.
Lazarus, P J. (1987). Considerations in developing a school psychology licensure
examination. Professional Practice of Psychology, 8, 18-27.
Lazarus, P. J. & Novoa, L. (1987) Quick Score Achievement Test: Test review.
Journal of Reading, 28, 78-83.
Lazarus, P. J. & Weinstock, S. (1984) Use of sociometric peer nominations in classifying
socially ignored versus socially rejected children. School Psychology
International, 4, 139-146.
Amster, J. B. & Lazarus, P. J. (1984) Identifying learning problems in youthful
offenders: Rationale and model. Journal of Offender Counseling, Services &
Rehabilitation, 8, 65-77.
Lazarus, P. J., Ludwig, R. P. & Aberson, B. (1984). Stroop Color-Word Test: A
screening measure of selective attention to differentiate LD from Non LD
children. Psychology in the Schools, 21, 53-60.
Varela, J. T. & Lazarus, P. J. (1984). Survey of services provided by United Cerebral
Palsy Agencies and the effects of P.L. 94-142 on pre-school handicapped
children. Psychological Reports, 21(54), 183-188.
Lazarus, P. J., Gavilo, H. M. & Moore, J. W. (1983). The treatment of elective mutism
in children within the school setting: Two case studies. School Psychology
Review, 12, 467-472.
Ludwig, R. P. & Lazarus, P. J. (1983). Relationship between shyness in children to
constricted cognitive control as measured by the Stroop Color-Word Test.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 51, 386-389.
Amster, J. B. & Lazarus, P. J. (1982). Locus of control in disadvantaged high school
dropouts: Preliminary Data. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 55, 1332-1334.
Lazarus, P. J. (1982). Incidence of shyness in elementary school-age children.
Psychological Reports, 51, 904-906.
Lazarus, P. J. & Jackson, J. (1983). Sunset-sunrise: The licensure of Florida school
psychologists. School Psychology Review, 12, 62-70.
Lazarus, P. J. (1983). The private practice of school psychology by specialist level
practitioners.Are we ready, willing and able? Trainers' Forum, 3(1), 3-5.
Lazarus, P. J. (1982). Counseling the Native-American child: A question of values.
Elementary School Guidance and Counseling Journal, 17, 83-88.
Mostkoff, D. & Lazarus, P. J. (1983). The Kinetic Family Drawing: The reliability of
an objective scoring system. Psychology in the Schools, 20, 16-20.
Escovar, P. & Lazarus, P. J. (1982). Cross-cultural childrearing practices: Implications
for school psychologists. School Psychology International, 3, 143-148.
Lazarus, P. J. (1982). Training concerns regarding the independent private practice of
school psychology: Some fundamental questions. Trainer's Forum, 2(3), 1-2.
Lazarus, P. J. (1982). Correlation of shyness and self-esteem for elementary school
children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 55, 8-10.
Lazarus, P. J. (1982). The licensure of school psychologists: The Florida compromise.
Professional Practice of Psychology, 3, 47-54.
PUBLICATIONS: (STATE)
Lazarus, P. J. (2009). You better get a seat at the table or else you may end up on the menu.
The Florida School Psychologist, 36 (2), 8-10.
Lazarus, P. J. (2009) Neglecting the emotional well being of our nation’s youth. The
Florida School Psychologist, 36 (1), 6-9.
Lazarus, P. (2004). CE Broker and school psychology licensure. The Florida School
Psychologist, 31(2), 10.
Lazarus, P. J. (1998). The unmet needs of children. The Florida School Psychologist,
24(4), 1, 10-15.
Lazarus, P. J. (1998). The seven habits of highly effective associations. Plus one
more: Part II. The Florida School Psychologist, 24(3), 1-6.
del Valle, P., Cash, G., & Lazarus, P. J. (1998). Parenting for emotional intelligence: A
conversation with Pat del Valle, Gene Cash, and Philip Lazarus for the
NASP/FASP Parent Link Project. The Florida School Psychologist, 24(3), 8-12.
Lazarus, P. J. (1998). The seven habits of highly effective associations. Plus one
more: Part I. The Florida School Psychologist, 24(2), 1-5.
Lazarus, P. J. (1998). What you get for your fifty bucks-Your association in action.
The Florida School Psychologist, 24(1), 1-5.
Lazarus, P.J. (1993). Preparing our children for the hurricane season: A psychological
perspective. The Florida School Psychologist, 20(3), 4-6.
Lazarus, P.J. et al. (1985). Guidelines for the Adjudication of Ethical Complaints.
Tallahassee, Florida Association of School Psychologists.
Lazarus, P.J. et al. (1984). Ethical Principles for Professional Practice. Florida
Association of School Psychologists.
Weinstock, S., Lazarus, P. & Mealor, D. (1982). Stress and the Florida school
psychologist, The Florida School Psychologist, 9,(3).
Lazarus, P.J. (1981). School psychology intern handbook for school districts. Land
O'Lakes, Florida: Florida Association of School Psychologists.