Articles for the General Public
“The Rationale and Principles of Effective Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Filial Therapy and Parenting Education.” Play Therapy (June 2010): 10-14.
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"The Secret to Enduring Love: Love Alone is Not Enough," in First Years and Forever: A monthly online newsletter for marriages in the early years, Part I, March 1, 2009; Part II, April 1, 2009. Published by Family Ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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“How Misunderstanding Anger Can Harm Your Marriage,” in RE/Filial News, June, 2008, published by the Association for Filial and Relationship Enhancement Methods.
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“Marriage That Lasts a Lifetime,” in First Years and Forever: A Monthly online newsletter for marriages in the early years. Published by Cana Conference, Family Ministries Office, Archdiocese of Chicago. April, 2007, Vol, 6 Issue 8.
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“Recovering from Infidelity.” First posted on September 21, 2006.
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“Premarital Counseling: Transcript of On-Line Chat” hosted by the Washington Post On-Line Chat, February 28, 2006.
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"The Values of Authentic Relationship: What the Relationship Enhancement Model Teaches Us about the Meaning of Marriage," in First Years and Forever: A Monthly online newsletter for marriages in the early years. Published by Cana Conference, Family Ministries Office, Archdiocese of Chicago. November 2005, Vol. 5, Issue 3.
Articles for Therapists and Marriage Educators
"Powerful Testimony from the Research about the Long-term Effectiveness of the Relationship Enhancement Model", in RE/Filial News, January, 2009, published by the Association for Filial and Relationship Enhancement Methods.
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"A Simple Way to Help Overcome Empathic Resistance and Move RE Couples’ Dialogues Forward" in RE/Filial News, August, 2008, published by the Association for Filial and Relationship Enhancement Methods.
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“The Limits of Empathy in Relationship Enhancement Therapy,” in RE/Filial News, March, 2008, published by the Association for Filial and Relationship Enhancement Methods.
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“Comparison of Relationship Enhancement Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy,” RE/Filial News, November, 2007, published by the Association for Filial and Relationship Enhancement Methods.
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“Checklist for Differentiating Two Different Forms of Interpersonal Violence.” First posted on September 15, 2006.
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“The Values and Rituals of Authentic Relationships: What the Relationship Enhancement Model Teaches Us about Marriage,” in Alexander, S. M., All-in-One Marriage Prep: 75 Experts Share Tips & Wisdom to Help You Get Ready Now (pp. 279-284). Naples, FL: Barringer, 2010.
“Relationship Enhancement Program and Mastering the Mysteries of Love,” in J. J. Ponzetti, Jr. (Ed.), Evidenced-based Approaches to Relationship and Marriage Education. New York: Routledge, 2016.
Articles Primarily for Therapists
“Empirically Supported Humanistic Approaches to Working with Couples and Families,” co-authored with C. W. Meneses, in Cain, D.J., Keenan K. & Rubin S. (Eds.), Humanistic Psychotherapies: Handbook of Research and Practice. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2016.
“A Clinician’s Guide to Helping Couples Heal from the Trauma of Infidelity,” Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 2015, 14, 141-168. Available from the author.
“Should a Child Be Permitted to Use the “N” Word as a Slur Directed at the Therapist in Child-Centered Play Therapy?” British Journal of Play Therapy 9 (December 2013): 28-35. Available from the author.
“Repairing a Relationship Imperiled by Infidelity: Combining Individual Work, Relationship Enhancement Couple Therapy and guided visualization to break through an emotional impasse.” Sexual and Relationship Therapy 27.4 (December 2012): 335-343. Available from the author.
“The Radical Nature of the Relationship Enhancement Expressive Skill and Its Implications for Therapy and Psychoeducation.” The Family Journal 19.1 (January 2011): 30-35. Available from the author.
“'That's Just Who I Am': How the Ambiguities of Language Influence Our Concept of Personality and Negatively Impact Couple Relationships.” Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy (January-March 2010): 16-30. Available from the author.
Books and Manuals
Relationship Enhancement Therapy: Healing Through Deep Empathy and Intimate Dialogue (Routledge, 2005).
Couples' Relationship Enhancement Program: Leader's Manual (Co-author with Bernard Guerney, Jr. and William Nordling). Bethesda, MD: IDEALS, 2009 (4th edition).
Contributing author to Relationship Enhancement® Program: Participant’s Manual, by Bernard Guerney, Jr. Bethesda, MD: IDEALS, 2010 (4th edition).
Contributing author to Relationship Enhancement® Client Manual, by Bernard Guerney, Jr. Bethesda, MD: IDEALS, 2005 (4th edition).
Videos
Video: Using Relationship Enhancement® Therapy To Help Couples Recover from Infidelity (3 DVD set, 5+ hours). Silver Spring, MD: IDEALS, 2005.
Video: Demonstration of the Identification Mode of Empathy within the Relationship Enhancement Model (40 minute DVD). Silver Spring, MD: IDEALS, 2003.
Video: Demonstration of Relationship Enhancement Skills by Two Leaders (with Mary Scuka, 2 hour DVD). Bethesda, MD: IDEALS, 1998.
How to Order Materials
Information on Dr. Rob’s books, manuals and videos can be found at www.nire.org and may be ordered from the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement® by calling 301-680-8977.