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.
PUBLISHED:
Bunch, M. G., Lyons, M., Boyd, N., Flores, R., & Khanna, K. (2025). Maintaining Intimacy in Long- Term Marriages During Graduate
School. The Family Journal, 33(3), 374-378. https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807251318980
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. https://a.co/d/bVqxUpN
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (2026 January 1). Code of ethics. Author
*I served as the Consultant for the 13th edition revision project (Task Force, Task Force Chair, and three attorneys)
SUBMITTED & IN-PROGRESS:
Reynolds, L. R., & Flores, R. L. (2026). Unveiling the 2026 AAMFT code of ethics. Family Therapy Magazine. (submitted 12/2025)
Flores, R. L. & Duhon, Y. (2026). Resources - moving from grief, into relief. In C. Henry et al. Forms of loss and the process of grieving in the Black
community. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. (submitted 12/2025)
Patton, G. L., & Flores, R. L. (2025). The trajectory of disappointment (submitted to the Journal of Humanistic Counseling – under review).
Flores, R. L. (2025). Neurodivergence and sexuality. In J. Brewer & L. Joseph, Human sexuality in counseling: The art of healing. Taylor & Francis
(Submitted 12/2025)
Flores, R. L. (2025). What’s ethics got to do with it?: Ethical and cultural considerations. In J. Brewer & L. Joseph, Human sexuality in
counseling: The art of healing. Taylor & Francis (Submitted 12/2025)
Flores, R. L. (2025). Sex, trauma, and healing intimacy. In J. Brewer & L. Joseph, Human sexuality in counseling: The art of healing. Taylor &
Francis (Submitted 12/2025)
Flores, R. L. (2025). The goddess spectrum: Ethical and affirming counseling for women navigating neurodivergence and sexuality (draft
in progress for clinical book - original dissertation study).
Flores, R. L. (2025, November 15). NCE exam prep: Professional orientation and ethics [Workshop]. Chi Sigma Iota, Epsilon Tau Chapter, Dallas, Texas, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4xQNprBs/OUEBvA90itEntKky2a_AUQ/edit?utm_content=DAG4xQNprBs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Patton, G. L., Lyons, M., & Flores, R. L. (2025, November 6). The pain behind the pain: Self-harm [Conference presentation], Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, United States (invited, could not attend due to plane crash and closed runways). https://www.canva.com/design/DAG200kWyM8/2DuP9sv9SNlGOsWZc7w7jw/edit?utm_content=DAG200kWyM8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. (2025, September 8). Show your work: Cultivating trauma-informed ethical dispositions through methodology [keynote speaker, workshop]. Austin Marriage and Family Therapy Association (AMFT), Austin, Texas, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGukq7B5R0/Py1a0f4HimKW1dPXiueiqg/edit?utm_content=DAGukq7B5R0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. (2025, May 16). Working with marginalized neurotypes: Relationships and sex. Online.
Flores, R. L. (2025, January 23). Ethical and legal implications: Intersection of Autism and PTSS [Workshop]. Legacy Trails Therapy, PLLC, online.
Patton, G. L. & Flores, R. L. (2024, November 4). Supervision: Both hands on the wheel. Ethical Best Practices in Supervision [Conference session]. Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference (KCA), Covington, Kentucky, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVXEnhWn4/5ok4Zq4MUTl8yXRziuUjrg/edit?utm_content=DAGVXEnhWn4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L., & Hayes, K. (2024, October 26). Unmasked: Women ADHDers navigating neuroconventional academic environments [Conference session]. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) 2024 Regional Conference. Tucson, Arizona, United States (invited).
Flores, R. L. (2024, October 25). Different vs. deficit: Critical events and autistic trauma [Information session for first responders]. Online.
Flores, R. L. (2024, October 25). Working with marginalized neurotypes: Ethical and neuro-affirming care for neurodivergent clients. [Workshop]. Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), Chi Psi Omega, University of the Cumberlands, online. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkb5d8MJc/kZeU6gRYjbbohLdgs2AcDQ/edit?utm_content=DAGkb5d8MJc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. (2024, October 11). Neurotransmission and communication: Ethical and neuro-affirming care for couples [Workshop]. Austin Marriage and Family Therapy Association, Austin, Texas, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG569UHfTE/6pERXHu6kbXz7thPdNpTxg/edit?utm_content=DAG569UHfTE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. & Santos III, J. (2024, March 22). Diverse cognitive styles in relational therapy [Workshop]. Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT), online. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAPPUOcM4/pp0-RlM01VX4DNm3wtwdNg/edit?utm_content=DAGAPPUOcM4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Patton, G., Lyons, M., & Flores, R. L. (2023, November 17). Return to Abilene [Conference session] University of the Cumberlands Collaboration Conference, online. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFvYvdMNio/HgBiGJy-CNHg09_zQRJ1jQ/edit?utm_content=DAFvYvdMNio&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Patton, G., Lyons, M., & Flores, R. L. (2023, November 9). Return to Abilene [Conference session]. Kentucky Counseling Association Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG57JX6ft4/qKfoeYaIEUCUN4GkxG6USw/edit?utm_content=DAG57JX6ft4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L., Lee, C. (2023, November 3). Demystifying erotic countertransference through supervision [Conference session]. Association for Creativity in Counseling, Melbourne Beach, Florida, United States, invited.
Flores, R. L., Lee, C. (October 10, 2023). Demystifying erotic countertransference through supervision [Workshop]. Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT), online. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFwin8Kjh0/r0FTHJJLczAXQsee765BTw/edit?utm_content=DAFwin8Kjh0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. (2023, July 8). Boundaries in families [Symposium]. Inaugural Dallas County Youth Mental Health Symposium, Dallas, Texas, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFnfyfPPNs/PfyvBgmRDFbN5O8ZV6A1kg/edit?utm_content=DAFnfyfPPNs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
In-person
Flores, R. L. (2023, June 12). Ethics, Neurodiversity, and Advocacy in Mental Health [Panel]. DFW Psychiatry Group, online.
Flores, R. L. (2022, November 16). Neurodiversity is sexy [Conference session]. Sexual Health Alliance Inner Circle Conference, online. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFSIO43U6s/kJhtfPXNYp31WIl9pxX0Yg/edit?utm_content=DAFSIO43U6s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Lyons, M, Bunch, M. G., Boyd, N., & Flores, R. L. (2022, November 5). Intimacy alterations in counselor education and supervision graduate programs [Poster presentation]. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference. Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Brewer, J., & Flores, R. L. (2022, November 4). Let’s talk about sex: Sexuality concerns in counseling [Conference session]. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference. Baltimore, Maryland, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFB5bb1hpY/eKfYDtClKsxx1MTeasEJtA/edit?utm_content=DAFB5bb1hpY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Brewer, J. & Flores, R. L. (2022, April 8). Let’s talk about sex: Sexuality concerns in counseling [Conference main session]. American Counseling Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG57PcHjm4/u0ZN76q7Yh-wmstLQOha2Q/edit?utm_content=DAG57PcHjm4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. (September 2021). Sex Positive Therapy [Conference session]. Annual University of the Cumberlands Doctoral Residency, online. https://www.canva.com/design/DAEp0BTWdgQ/6wxF7inK3gQwFgpoyeFpoQ/edit?utm_content=DAEp0BTWdgQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Flores, R. L. (2021, August 8). Body Image & Sex [Conference session]. Inaugural Sexual Health Alliance “WYLD” Conference. https://www.canva.com/design/DAELKBimy2k/37YJ8kYkTCBsXZAhHxIyTA/edit?utm_content=DAELKBimy2k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Abbassi, A., & Flores, R. L. (November 2019). Couple sex therapy 101 [Conference session]. Texas Counseling Association Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. https://www.canva.com/design/DADoMNInuGY/ydw4JH6nAGBMYp4gg4eyXw/edit?utm_content=DADoMNInuGY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton