​​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.
Bunch, M. G., Lyons, M., Boyd, N., Flores, R., & Khanna, K. (2025). Maintaining intimacy in long-term marriages during graduate school. The Family Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807251318980
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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
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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).
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Flores, R. L. (2025). Neurodivergence and sexuality: Counseling for marginalized neurotypes. In J. Brewer & L. Joseph, Human Sexuality in Counseling: The Art of Healing. Taylor & Francis ( in progress).
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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 (in progress).
Flores, R. L. (August 8, 2025, invited - keynote). Show your work: Cultivating trauma-informed ethical dispositions through methodology. Austin Marriage and Family Therapy (AMFT), Austin, TX, 3-hour presentation.
In-person
Flores, R. L. (May 16, 2025). Working with Marginalized Neurotypes: Relationships and Sex. Online, independent 2-hour presentation.
Online, synchronous
Flores, R. L. (January 23, 2025). Ethical and legal implications: Intersection of Autism and PTSS. Online, independent 2-hour presentation.
Online, synchronous
Patton, G. L. & Flores, R. L. (November 4, 2024). Supervision: Both hands on the wheel. Ethical Best Practices in Supervision. Kentucky Counseling Association Conference (KCA), Covington, KY, 3-hour presentation.
In-person
Flores, R. L. (October 25, 2024). Different vs. Deficit: Critical Events and Autistic Trauma. Independent 1-hour presentation provided to first responders and medical professionals.
Online, synchronous
Flores, R. L. (October 25, 2024). Working with Marginalized Neurotypes: Ethical and neuro-affirming care for neurodivergent clients. Chi Sigma Iota (CS), Chi Psi Omega, University of the Cumberlands, 1 hour.
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. & 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. 1-hour presentation.
Online, synchronous
Flores, R. L. (July 8, 2023). Boundaries in families. Presented at the Inaugural Dallas County Youth Mental Health Symposium, Dallas, TX. 1-hour presentation.
In-person
Flores, R. L. (June 12, 2023). Ethics, Neurodiversity, and Advocacy in Mental Health. Presented for local DFW Psychiatrist. 1-hour presentation.
Online, synchronous
Flores, R. L. (November 16, 2022). Neurodiversity is sexy. Presented at the Sexual Health Alliance Inner Circle Conference. 1-hour presentation.
Online, synchronous
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.
In-person, poster-presentation
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 presentation
In-person
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. 90-minute presentation.
Online, synchronous
Flores, R. L. (August 2021). Body Image & Sex. Presented at the inaugural Sexual Health Alliance “WYLD” Conference. 90-minute presentation.
Online, synchronous
Abbassi, A., & Flores, R. L. (November 2019). Couple sex therapy 101. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association Conference in Fort Worth, TX. 1-hour presentation.