​​As a researcher...I thoroughly enjoy the process of qualitative research - from Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (i.e., my 500+ page dissertation) to personal interviews learning more about an individual's brain style (i.e., MIGDAS-2 assessments, battery of trauma assessments). I enjoy multi-layered topics that give me opportunities to practice standpoint and epistemic humility in my writing and research projects. Below are articles and books in print, in progress, or draft submitted.​​​​ Additionally, I have presented research and innovative concepts at local, regional, and national conferences.
Bluemline, J., Dossaji, E.; Kile, C.; Flores, R. L. (2024). Professional risks and pitfalls and a gatekeeper’s response. In A. Dossaji & C.
Kile (Eds.) Ethical considerations in Professional Counseling Programs. Cognella (in print)
Lyons, M, Bunch, M. G., Boyd, N., & Flores, R. L. (2024). Intimacy alterations in counselor education and supervision graduate
programs (submitted 10/2024)
Patton, G. L., & Flores, R. L. (2024). The trajectory of disappointment (submitted 12/2024).
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Flores, R. L. (2024). The goddess spectrum: Ethical and affirming counseling for women navigating neurodivergence and erotic marginalization (draft in progress for clinical book - original dissertation study).
Patton, G. L., Lyons, M., Flores, R. L. (November 4, 2024). Creative supervision and ethical best practices. Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference. In-person
Flores, R. L. (October 25, 2024). Working with marginalized neurotypes. University of the Cumberlands Chi Sigma Iota presentation. Online synchronous
Flores, R. L. (October 11, 2024). Neurotransmission and communication: Ethical and neuro-affirming care for couples. Austin Marriage and Family Therapists, 1 hour. Online synchronous
Flores, R. L. (July 19, 2024). Neuroaffirming and sex positive counseling. Association for Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness. Supported by the Chicago School of Psychology, 2 hours. Online synchronous
Flores, R. L. & Santos III, J. (March 22, 2024). Diverse cognitive styles in relational therapy. Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 1 hour. Online synchronous
Patton, G., Lyons, M., & Flores, R. L. (November 17, 2023). Return to Abilene. Presented at the University of the Cumberlands Collaboration Conference, 1 hour. Online synchronous
Patton, G., Lyons, M., & Flores, R. L. (November 9, 2023). Return to Abilene. Presented at the Kentucky Counseling Association, Louisville, KY, 90 minutes. In-person
Flores, R. L., Lee, C. (November 3, 2023). Demystifying erotic countertransference through supervision. Association for Creativity in Counseling, Melbourne Beach, FL (invited).
Flores, R. L., Lee, C. (October 10, 2023). Demystifying erotic countertransference through supervision. Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT, online, 1 hour).
Flores, R. L. (July 8, 2023). Boundaries in families. Presented at the Inaugural Dallas County Youth Mental Health Symposium, Dallas, TX (1 hour)
Flores, R. L. (June 12, 2023). Neurodiversity and Advocacy in Mental Health. Presented for local DFW Psychiatrists (online, 1 hour)
Flores, R. L. (November 16, 2022). Neurodiversity is sexy. Presented at the Sexual Health Alliance Inner Circle Conference (online, 1 hour).
Lyons, M, Bunch, M. G., Boyd, N., & Flores, R. L. (November 5, 2022). Intimacy alterations in counselor education and supervision graduate programs. Presented at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference. Baltimore, MD.
Brewer, J., & Flores, R. L. (November 4, 2022). Let’s talk about sex: Sexuality concerns in counseling. Presented at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference. Baltimore, MD. (1 hour)
Brewer, J. & Flores, R. L. (April 8, 2022). Let’s talk about sex: Sexuality concerns in counseling. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference, Atlanta, GA. (invited).Flores, R. L. (September 2021).
Sex Positive Therapy. Presented at the annual University of the Cumberlands Doctoral Residency (online, 90 minutes)
Flores, R. L. (August 2021). Body Image & Sex. Presented at the inaugural Sexual Health Alliance “WYLD” Conference (online, 90 minutes)
Abbassi, A., & Flores, R. L. (November 2019). Couple sex therapy 101. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association Conference in Fort Worth, TX (1 hour)