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             ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT®

                   THERAPY, ENRICHMENT, AND PROBLEM PREVENTION

          PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS

 

*  Key applied articles.           Key multi-area/overview/theory/paradigm/research articles.

(Videotapes are available for rental and purchase.)

    

      CONTENTS                                                                                                                           PAGE

 

1.        MULTI-AREA, OVERVIEW, THEORY, AND PARA­DIGMS............................................................................................ 1

      

2.        FAMILIES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

A.      Child Relationship Enhancement® Family Therapy (Filial Therapy)......................................................................... 2

   Videotapes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

B.       Parent and Foster Parent Training ................................................................................................................................ 6

  Videotapes....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

C.       Family Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment Programs............................................................................. 7

   Videotapes.................................................................................................................................................................... 10

      

3.       COUPLES................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

A.      Premarital.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

B.       Couple Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment Programs.......................................................................... 11

           Videotapes.................................................................................................................................................................... 13

       

4.        RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT® INDIVIDUAL THERAPY..................................................................................... 13

    

5.        SPECIAL PROBLEM CASES/ISSUES................................................................................................................................. 13

A.      Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................................................. 13

B.       Divorce ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

C.       Drugs and Alcohol......................................................................................................................................................... 14

D.      Violence............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

E.       Diversity........................................................................................................................................................................... 15

    

6.        SPECIAL SETTINGS/POPULATIONS/TRAINING........................................................................................................... 15

A.      Treatment, Problem-Prevention, and Training Institutions and Groups (Psychiatric

Hospitals, Residential Institutions, e.g., College Dorms, Prisons. Training for Couple

and Family Therapists, Foster/Adaptive Parents, Leaders of Children’s Groups, etc.)...................................... 15

   Videotapes.................................................................................................................................................................. 16

B.       Organizational Development......................................................................................................................................... 16

C.       School: Preschool Through College Level................................................................................................................. 17

D.      Religious.......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

      

7.        RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT® GROUP THERAPY................................................................................................ 18

A.    For Couples..................................................................................................................................................................... 18

B.       For Individual/Intrapsychic Problems......................................................................................................................... 19

 

8.        RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT® ITEMS FOR GENERAL PUBLIC......................................................................... 19

A.      Written Materials ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

   Videotapes................................................................................................................................................................... 19

 

 

 

1.1        Authier, J., Gustafson, K. (1975). Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Kasdorf, J. A. The psychological practitioner as a teacher: A theoretical-historical practical review. The Counseling Psychologist, 5(2), 31-50.

 

1.2        Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1979). The great potential of an educational skill-training model in problem prevention. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 3(2), 84-86.

 

1.3        Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1977). Should teachers treat illiteracy, hypocalligraphy, and dysmathematica? Canadian Counsellor, 1977, 12(l), 9-14.

 

1.4        Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1978, June). The Relationship Enhancement program as an example of the skill-training approach to self-help. Paper presented at the International Workshop, "Changing Care and Cure: Patients as Facilitators in Care-Delivery," sponsored by the Inter-Academic Hospital Sciences Working Group. (I.W.Z.), Maastricht, Holland.

 

1.5        Guerney, B. G., Jr., Guerney, L., & Stollak, G. (1971/72). The potential advantages of changing from a medical to an educational model in practicing psychology. Interpersonal Development, 2(4), 238-245.

 

1.6        Guerney, B. G., Jr., Stollak, G. E., & Guerney, L. (1970). A format for a new model of psychological practice: Or, how to escape a zombie. The Counseling Psychologist, 2(2), 97-104.

 

1.7        Guerney, B. G., Jr., Stollak, G., & Guerney, L. (1971). The practicing psychologist as educator--An alternative to the medical practitioner model. Professional Psychology, 2(3), 276-282.

 

1.8        Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Vogelsong, E. L. (1980). Relationship Enhancement therapy. In R. Herink (Ed.), The Psychotherapy Handbook. New York: The New American Library, 562-565.

 

   1.9        Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1982). The delivery of mental health services: Spiritual vs. medical vs. educational models. In T. R. Vallance & P. M. Sabre (Eds.), Mental Health Services in Transition: A Policy Sourcebook. New York: Human Sciences Press, 239-241.

 

1.10      Morello, P. A., & Factor, D. C. (1981). Therapy as prevention: An educational model for treating families. Canada's Mental Health, 29, 10-11.

 

1.11      Joanning, H., Avery, A. W., Brock, G. W., & Coufal, J. (1980). The educational approach to social skills training in marriage and family intervention. In W. T. Singleton, P. Spurgeon, & R. B. Stammers (Eds.), Analysis of Social Skills. London: Plenum Press, 175-191.

 

   1.12      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1982). Establishing a school for living cooperative: A proposal. In N. Stinnett et al. (Eds.), Building Family Strengths. Volume 4. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 277-290.

 

1.13      Factor, D. C., & Morello, P. A. (1980). Introduction to the skills approach in mental health services: An educational model of therapy. The Ontario Psychologist, 12, 5-6.

 

1.14      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1985). The medical vs. the educational model as a base for family therapy research. In L. F. Andreozzi & R. F. Levant (Eds.), Integrating Research and Clinical Practice. Rockville, MD: Aspen Systems Corp., 71-79.

 

1.15      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1990). Creating therapeutic and growth-inducing family systems: Personal mooring, landmarks and guiding stars. In Kaslow, F. (Ed.), Voices in Family Psychology, Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publishing Company, 114-138.

 


1.16      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1994). The role of emotion in Relationship Enhancement marital/family therapy. In S. M. Johnson (Ed.) & L.S. Greenberg, The Heart of the Matter: Perspectives on Emotion in Marital Therapy. New York: Brunner/Mazel, Inc., 124-147.

 

   1.19      Guerney, L., Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1987). Integrating child and family therapy. Psychotherapy, 24(3S), 609-614.

 

* 1.20       Book: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1977). Relationship Enhancement: Skill Training Programs for Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, Inc. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 1.21       Manual: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1986). Relationship Enhancement® Manual, 226 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 1.22       Manual: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1986). Relationship Enhancement® Marital/Family Therapist’s Manual, 214 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 1.23       Audio cassettes: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Vogelsong, E. (1981). Relationship Enhancement® Demonstration Tapes. Audio cassette recordings. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

1.24      Giblin, P., Sprenkle, D. H., & Sheehan, R. (1985). Enrichment outcome research: A meta-analysis of premarital, marital and family interventions. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 11, 257-271.

 

1.25      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (Ed.) (1969). Psychotherapeutic agents: New roles for nonprofessionals, parents, and teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

 

1.26      Snyder, M. (1994). The development of intelligence in psychotherapy: Empathic and dialogic processes. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Winter 34(1), 84-108.

 

1.27      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1995). Stemming family disintegration: Causes, symptoms, and role of psychosocial skill-training. In Family: The First Imperative. The William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation, 30195 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44124, 117-129.

 

1.28      Manual: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1997). Relationship Enhancement® Program Manual, 2nd edition, 10 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

1.29      Audio cassettes: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1994). Relationship Enhancement® Audio Program. Audio cassette recordings. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

   1.30      AAccordino, M. P., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (2001). The empirical validation of Relationship Enhancement® couple and family therapy. In D. J. Cain & J. Seeman (Eds.), Humanistic Psychotherapies: Handbook of Research and Practice. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 403-442.

 

Also see references: 2.C13, 2.C14, 3.B28, 6.C19

                                                                            2. FAMILIES

 

 A. Child Relationship Enhancement® Family Therapy (Filial Therapy)

 

2.A1      Andronico, M. P., Fidler, J., Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Guerney, L. (1967). The combination of didactic and dynamic elements in filial therapy. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 17, 10-17.


Reprinted in B. G. Guerney, Jr. (Ed.), Psychotherapeutic Agents: New Roles for Nonprofessionals, Parents, and Teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969, 129-136.

 

2.A2      Ginsberg, B. G., Stutman, S. S., & Hummel, J. (1978). Notes for practice: Group filial therapy. Social Work, 23(2), 154-156.

 

2.A3      Ginsberg, B. (1976). Parents as therapeutic agents: The usefulness of filial therapy in a community psychiatric clinic. American Journal of Community Psychology, 4(l), 47-54.

 

   2.A4      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1964). Filial therapy: Description and rationale. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 28(4), 303-310.

 

Reprinted in G. Stollak, B. G. Guerney, Jr., & M. Rothberg (Eds.), Psychotherapy Research: Selected Readings. Chicago: Rand McNally, 1966, 618-625.

 

Reprinted in B. G. Guerney, Jr. (Ed.), Psychotherapeutic Agents: New Roles for Nonprofessionals, Parents, and Teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969, 450-460.

 

2.A5      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1969). Filial therapy as a logical extension of current trends in psychotherapy. In B. G. Guerney, Jr. (Ed.), Psychotherapeutic Agents: New Roles for Nonprofessionals, Parents, and Teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart, & Winston, 47-56.

 

   2.A6      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1976). Filial therapy used as a treatment method for disturbed children. Evaluation, 3, 34-35.

 

* 2.A7       Guerney, B. G., Jr., Guerney, L., & Andronico, M. (1966). Filial therapy: Historical introduction. Yale Scientific Magazine, 40, 6-14.

 

Reprinted in B. G. Guerney, Jr. (Ed.), Psychotherapeutic agents: New Roles for Nonprofessionals, Parents, and Teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969, 461-465.

 

Reprinted in J. T. Hart & T. M. Tomlinson (Eds.), New Directions in Client Centered Therapy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1970.

 

Reprinted in C. Schaefer (Ed.), The Therapeutic Use of Child's Play: Basic Readings. New York: Jason Aronson, 1977.

 

* 2.A8       Guerney, B. G., Jr., Guerney, L., & Stover, L. (1972). Facilitative therapist attitudes in training parents as psychotherapeutic agents. The Family Coordinator, 21(3), 275-278.

 

Reprinted in W. C. Nichols (Ed.), Marriage and Family Therapy. Minneapolis: National Council on Family Relations, 1974.

 

2.A9      Report: Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Stover, L. (1971). Filial Therapy: Final Report on MH 1826401, 156 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.A10    Guerney, L. (1976). Filial therapy program. In D. H. Olson (Ed.), Treating Relationships. Lake Mills, Iowa: Graphic Publishing Co., Inc., 67-91.

 

   2.A11    Stover, L., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1967). The efficacy of training procedures for mothers in filial therapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 4(3), 110-115.

 

Reprinted in B. G. Guerney, Jr. (Ed.), Psychotherapeutic Agents: New Roles for Nonprofessionals, Parents, and Teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969, 534-544.


   2.A12    Sywulak, A. E. (1978). The effect of filial therapy on parental acceptance and child adjustment. (Doctoral dissertation, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1977). Dissertation Abstracts International, 38, 6180B. (summary segment)

 

2.A13    Guerney, L. (1978, May). Training and evaluation of students as consultants in an adult-child Relationship Enhancement program. Professional Psychology, 193-197.

 

2.A14    Guerney, L. (1980). Filial therapy. In R. Herink (Ed.), The Psychotherapy Handbook. New York: The New American Library, Inc., 227-229.

 

2.A15    Sensué, M. E. (1981). Filial Therapy Follow-up Study: Effects on Parental Acceptance and Child Adjustment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

2.A16    Guerney, L. (1979). Play therapy with learning disabled children. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 242-244.

 

* 2.A17     Guerney, L. (1983). Client-centered (non-directive) play therapy. In C. Schaefer & K. O'Connor (Eds.), Handbook of Play Therapy. New York: J. Wiley & Sons, 21-64.

 

2.A18    Guerney, L. (1982). Play therapy with the learning disabled. In C. Schaefer & K. O'Connor (Eds.), Handbook of Play Therapy. New York: J. Wiley & Sons, 419-435.

 

2.A19    Guerney, L. (1984). Play therapy in counseling settings. In T. Yawkey & A. Pellegrini (Eds.), Child's Play: Developmental and Applied. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 291-316.

 

* 2.A20     Guerney, L. (1983). Introduction to filial therapy. In P. Keller & L. Ritt (Eds.), Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book (Vol. II). Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Exchange, 26-39.

 

2.A21    Oxman, L. (1971). The effectiveness of Filial Therapy: A controlled study. (Doctoral dissertation, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, 1971). Dissertation Abstracts International, 32, 1, 1B. (summary segment)

 

2.A22    Coufal, J. D., & Brock, G. W. (1979). Parent-child Relationship Enhancement: A skills training approach. In N. Stinnett, B. Chesser, & J. DeFrain, (Eds.), Building Family Strengths: Blueprints for Action (Vol. l). London: University of Nebraska Press, 233-256.

 

2.A23    Ginsberg, B. G. (1984). Filial therapy with retarded children and their families. American Psychology Bulletin (Vol. 6), November, 332-334.

 

2.A24    Ginsberg, B. G. (1984). Beyond behavior modification: Client-centered play therapy with the retarded. American Psychology Bulletin (Vol. 6), November, 321-324.

 

2.A25    Coufal, J. D., & Brock, G. W. (1983). A model for including children in parent skills training. Journal of Parenting Studies.

 

2.A26    Andronico, M. P. (1983). Filial therapy: A group for parents of children with emotional problems. In Rosenbaum (Ed.), Handbook of Short Term Therapy Groups. New York: McGraw Hill, 3-21.

 

2.A27    Levinger, A. C. (1990). Filial therapy combines parent education with play therapy. Communique, November, 16.

 

2.A28    Guerney, L. (1990). Parents as partners in treating behavior problems in early childhood settings. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 11(2), 74-90.

 

2.A29    VanFleet, R. (1992). Using filial therapy to strengthen families with chronically ill children. In L. VandeCreek, S. Knapp, & T. Jackson (Eds.), Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book, (Vol. 11), Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press, 87-97.


2.A30    Ginsberg, B. G. (1976). Parents as therapeutic agents: The usefulness of Filial Therapy in a community mental health center. American Journal of Community Psychology, 4(1).

 

   2.A31    Guerney, L. (1975, April). A follow-up study on filial therapy. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, (summary).

 

2.A32    Glazer, H. R. (1992). Filial Therapy. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, Newsletter, Summer, 1-2.

 

* 2.A33     Glazer-Waldman, H. R., Zimmerman, J. E., Landreth, G. L., Norton, D. (1992). Filial therapy: An intervention for parents of children with chronic illness. International Journal of Play Therapy, (1), 31-42.

 

2.A34    Ginsberg, B. G. (1993). Catharsis. In C. E. Schaefer (Ed.), The Therapeutic Powers of Play, North Vale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc., 107-141.

 

2.A36    Eardley, D. (1979). An initial investigation of a didactic version of filial therapy dealing with self-concept increase and problematic behavior decrease. (Doctoral dissertation, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1978). Dissertation Abstracts International, 10 (39B). (summary segment)

 

2.A37    Guerney, L., Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1994). Child Relationship Enhancement family therapy and parent education.

In C. E. Schaefer & L. J. Carey (Eds.), Family Play Therapy, Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc., 127-137.

 

2.A38    Book: VanFleet, R. (1994). Filial Therapy: Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships Through Play. Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.A39    Bratton, S., Landreth, G. (1995). Filial Therapy with single Parents: Effects on parental acceptance, empathy, and stress. International Journal of Play Therapy, 4(1), 61-80.

 

2.A40    Guerney, L., & Welsh, A. D. (1993). Two by two: A Filial therapy case study. In T. Kottman & C. Schaefer (Eds.), Play Therapy in Action: A Case Book for Practitioners. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson Publishing Company, 561-588.

 

2.A41    Johnson, L. (1995). Filial Therapy: A bridge between individual child therapy and family therapy. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 6(3), 55-70.

 

2.A42    Guerney, L. (1997). Filial Therapy. In K. O'Connor & L. Braverman (Eds.), Play Therapy: Theory and Practice. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 131-159.

 

2.A43    Manual: Ortwein, M. C. (1997). Mastering the Magic of Play: A Training Manual for Parents in Filial Therapy. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.A45    Landreth, G. L., & Lobaugh, A. F. (1998). Filial Therapy with incarcerated fathers: Effects on parental acceptance of child, parental stress, and child adjustment. Journal of Counseling and Development, Spring, 76, 157-165.

 

2.A46    VanFleet, R. (1997). Play and perfectionism: Putting fun back into families. In H. G. Kaduson, D. Cangelosi, & C. Schaefer. (Eds.), The Playing Cure: Individualized Play Therapy for Specific Childhood Problems. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc., 61-82.

 

2.A47    VanFleet, R. (1994). Filial Therapy for adoptive children and parents. In K. J. O’Connor, & C. E. Schaefer (Eds.), Handbook of Play Therapy (Vol. 2): Advances and Innovations. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 371-385.

 


2.A48    Nordling, W., Guerney, L. (1999). Typical stages in the child-centered play therapy process. Journal for the Professional Counselor, Spring, 14(1), 17-23.

 

2.A49    Guerney, L. (2000). Filial Therapy into the 21st century. International Journal of Play Therapy, 9(2), 1-17.

 

2.A50    VanFleet, R., Lilly, J., & Kaduson, H. (1999). Play Therapy for children exposed to violence: Individual, family, and community interventions. International Journal of Play Therapy, 8(1), 27-42.

 

2.A51    VanFleet, R. (2000). Understanding and overcoming parent resistance to Play Therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy, 9(1), 35-46.

 

2.A52    VanFleet, R. (2000). Short-term play therapy for families with chronic illness. In H. G. Kaduson & C. E. Schaefer (Eds.), Short-Term Play Therapy for Children, New York: Guilford Publications., Inc., 175-193.

 

2.A53    Guerney, L. (2001). Child-centered play therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy, 10(2), 13-31.

 

Videotapes

 

2.A35    Videotape: Vogelsong, E., Guerney, B. G., Jr., Guerney, L. (1980). Filial Therapy, VHS videotape, 40 minutes. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.A44    Videotape: Hatch, E. J. (1990). Filial Therapy, VHS videotape, 50 minutes. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Also see references: 2.B14, 2.C22, 2.C33, 6.C15, 2.C46

 

 B. Parent and Foster Parent Training

 

* 2.B1       Book: Guerney, L. (1995). Parenting: A Skills Training Manual, 5th edition, 151 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 2.B2       Book: Guerney, L. (1987). The Parenting Skills Program: Leader's Manual, 200 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 2.B3       Book: Guerney, L. (1990). Adolescent Supplement to Parenting: A Skills Training Manual. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.B4      Guerney, L. (1975). A program for training agency personnel as foster parent trainers. Child Welfare, 55(9), 652-660.

 

2.B5      Guerney, L. (1977). A description and evaluation of a skills training program for foster parents. American Journal of Community Psychology, 5(3), 361-371.

 

2.B6      Guerney, L., & Wolfgang, G. (1981). Long-range evaluation of effects on foster parents of a foster parent skills training program. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 10(l), 33-37.

 

2.B7      Guerney, L., & Gavigan, M. A. (1981). Parental acceptance and foster parents. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 10(l), 27-32.

 

2.B8      Guerney, L. (1982). The effectiveness of foster care as supplemental parenting. In M. E. Kostelnik & H. E. Fitzgerald (Eds.), Child Nurturance: A Biennial Series (Vol. II). New York: Plenum Publishing, 131-180.

 

2.B9      Manual: Guerney, L. (1985). Foster Parent Training: A Manual for Trainers. NIRE/IDEAL, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org


2.B10    Report: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Vogelsong, E., & Wolfgang, G. (1977). Foster Parent Skills Training Program: First Year Evaluation, 180 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.B11    Report: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Wolfgang, G., & Vogelsong, E. (1978). Second Year Evaluation of Foster Care Systems Training Project, 180 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.B12    Report: Guerney, L. (1976). Foster Parenting Training Project Final Report, Part I: Descriptive Information About Foster Parents Associated with Public Child Welfare Agencies in the Western Region of Pennsylvania, 58 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.B13    Report: Guerney, L. (1976). Foster Parenting Training Project Final Report, Part II: Description and Evaluation of the Foster Parent Skill-Training Program for Parents and for Agency Personnel, 112 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

  2.B13a    Report: Guerney, L. (1976). Appendix for Foster Parenting Training Project Final Report, Part II: Description and Evaluation of the Foster Parent Skill-Training Program for Parents and for Agency Personnel, 89 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.B14    Coufal, J. D. (1982, Oct. 15). An Experimental Evaluation of Two Approaches to Parent Skills Training: Parent-Child Participation Versus Parents Only. Post session paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations meeting, Washington, D.C.

 

2.B15    Guerney, L. (1982). The education of foster parent educators. Impact, 7.

 

   2.B16    Brown, D. L. (1980). A Comparative Study of the Effects of Two Foster Parent Training Methods on Attitudes of Parental Acceptance, Sensitivity to Children, and General Foster Parent Attitudes. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Michigan State University. (summary segment)

 

2.B17    Coufal, J. D., & Brock, G. W. Changing parent-child relationships by bringing children into parent education.

 

* 2.B18     Book: Coufal, J. D., & Brock, G. W. (1983). Parent-Child Relationship Enhancement: A Ten-Week Education Program. Skills Learning Press, 1913 Blairmore Road, Lexington, KY 40502. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Videotapes

 

2.B19    Videotapes: Guerney, L. (1999). A Two-Day Leader-Training Workshop for Parenting: A Skills Training Program. VHS videotapes. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Also see references: 1.17, 1.23, 2.A20, 2.A22, 2.A25, 2.C35, 6.A4, 6.A7, 6.A8, 6.A15, 6.A16, 6.C20

 

 C. Family Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment Programs

 

2.C1      Coufal, J. D. (1975). Preventive-therapeutic programs for mothers and adolescent daughters: skill training versus discussion methods. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 


2.C3      Grando, R., & Ginsberg, B. G. (1976). Communication in the father-son relationship: The parent adolescent relationship development program. The Family Coordinator, 4(24), 465-473.

 

2.C4      Vogelsong, E. L. (1975). Preventive-therapeutic programs for mothers and adolescent daughters: A follow-up of Relationship Enhancement versus Discussion and Booster versus No-Booster methods. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

2.C5      Vogelsong, E. L. (1977). The art of healthy communication. Family Health/Today's Health, July, 9(7), 26-28. (Interview)

 

2.C6      Vogelsong, E. L. (1977). Don't just talk - Communicate! The Single Parent, July/August, 20(6), 5-7 and 35-36.

 

2.C7      Ginsberg, B. G. (1989). Training parents as therapeutic agents with foster/adoptive children using the Filial approach. In C. E. Schaefer & J. E. Briesmeister, (Eds.), Handbook of Parent Training: Parents as Co-Therapists for Children's Behavior Problems. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 442-478.

 

   2.C8      Guerney, B. G., Jr., Coufal, J., & Vogelsong, E. (1981). Relationship Enhancement versus a traditional approach to therapeutic/preventative/enrichment parent-adolescent program. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 49, 927-939.

 

2.C9      Vogelsong, E. L., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1980). Working with parents of disturbed adolescents. In R. R. Abidin (Ed.), Parent Education and Intervention Handbook. Springfield, IL: Charles G. Thomas, Publisher, 297-321.

 

2.C10    Vogelsong, E., Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Guerney, L. (1983). Relationship Enhancement therapy with inpatients and their families. In R. Luber & C. Anderson (Eds.), Family Intervention with Psychiatric Patients. New York: Human Sciences Press, 48-68.

 

   2.C11    Guerney, B. G., Jr., Vogelsong, E., & Coufal, J. (1983). Relationship Enhancement versus a traditional treatment: Follow-up and booster effects. In D. Olson & B. Miller (Eds.), Family Studies Review Yearbook Vol. 1. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications, 738-756.

 

2.C12    Moore, C. D. (author), Guerney, B. G., Jr. (principal investigator). (1979). Fortifying family ties. (Written on the basis of an interview and materials supplied by B. G. Guerney, Jr.). Chapter in Families Today--A Research Sampler on Families and Children. NIMH Science Monograph (Vol. II). DHEW Publication No. (ADM) 79-815. Washington, D.C.: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office.

 

2.C13    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1982). Relationship Enhancement. In E. K. Marshall & P. D. Kurtz (Eds.), Interpersonal Helping Skills. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc., 482-518.

 

2.C14    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1984). Relationship Enhancement therapy and training. In D. Larson (Ed.), Teaching Psychological Skills: Models for Giving Psychology Away. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole, 171-206.

 

2.C15    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1981). Marital and family Relationship Enhancement therapy. The Relationship, 7, 9-11.

 

2.C16    Report: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Vogelsong, E. L., & Glynn, S. (1977). Evaluation of the Family Counseling Unit of the Cambria County Probation Bureau, 45 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.C17    Vogelsong, E., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1982). Relationship Enhancement in clinical practice. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 10, 73-77.

 

2.C18    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1983). Marital and family Relationship Enhancement therapy. In P. Keller & L. Ritt (Eds.), Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book (Vol. III). Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Exchange, 40-53.


2.C19    Ginsberg, B. G. (1977). Parent-adolescent relationship development program. In B. G. Guerney, Jr., Relationship Enhancement: Skill-training Programs for Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 227-267.

 

2.C21    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1984). Contributions of client centered therapy to filial, marital, and family Relationship Enhancement therapies. In R. Levant & J. Shlien (Eds.), Client-Centered Therapy and the Person-Centered Approach: New Directions in Theory, Research, and Practice. New York: Praeger Publishers, 261-277.

 

†*2.C22     Guerney, L., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1985). The Relationship Enhancement family of family therapies. In L. L'Abate & M. A. Milan (Eds.), Handbook of Social Skills Training and Research. Somerset, NY: John Wiley and Sons, 506-524.

 

2.C23    Guerney, B. G., Jr., Guerney, L., & Cooney, T. (1985). Marital and family problem prevention and enrichment programs. In L. L'Abate (Ed.), Handbook of Family Psychology and Therapy (Vol. II). Homewood, IL: The Dorsey Press, 1179-1217.

 

2.C24    Cavanaugh, J., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1985). The view sharing inventory for couples. In P. Keller & L. Ritt (Eds.), Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book (Vol. IV). Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Exchange, 285-304.

 

2.C25    Morello, P. A., & Factor, D. C. (1980). The parent-adolescent relationship development programme. The Ontario Psychologist, 12, 7-11.

 

   2.C26    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1988). Family Relationship Enhancement: A skill training approach. L. A. Bond & B. M. Wagner (Eds.), Families in Transition: Primary Prevention Programs that work. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications, 99-134.

 

2.C27    Aradi, N. S. (1985). Interaction and relationship: An interview with Bernard Guerney, Jr. The Purdue Family Therapist, Summer, 2(l), l-2.

 

* 2.C28     Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Guerney, L. (1988). Building relationship skills in families and para-family teams. In D. H. Olson (Ed.), Family Perspectives in Child and Youth Services. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press, Inc., 49-64.

 

2.C29    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1985). Person-centered therapy, therapists, and marital and family Relationship Enhancement therapies: Relationships. Renaissance, 2(3), l-3.

 

2.C32    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1985). Family therapy research: What are the most important variables? International Journal of Family Therapy, 7(1), 40-49.

 

* 2.C33     Hardley, G., Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1989). A psychoeducational approach to family therapy. In R. Figley (Ed.), Treating Stress in Families (Vol. 3), New York: Brunner/Mazel, 158-181.

 

2.C34    Saltzman, N., Driscoll, R., Fraillon, J. M. G., Guerney, B. G., Jr., Kirschner, D. A., & Kirschner, S. (1987). Clinical exchange: The adopted sister. Journal of Integrative and Eclectic Psychotherapy, 6(4), 480-495.

 

2.C35    Guerney, L. G., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1989). Child Relationship Enhancement family therapy and parent education. Person-Centered Review, 4(3), 344-357.

 

   2.C36    Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Maxson, P. (1990). Marital and family enrichment research: A decade review and look ahead. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 52, 1127-1135.

 


* 2.C37     Guerney, B. G., Jr., Fraillon, J. M. G., Kirschner, D. A., & Kirschner, S. (1990). The adopted sister. In J. C. Norcross & N. Saltzman (Eds.), Therapy Wars: Contention and Convergence in Differing Clinical Approaches. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 218-241.

 

   2.C38    Guerney, B. G., Jr. Relationship Enhancement® Marital and Family Therapies: An Updated Overview. Manuscript in progress.

 

2.C39    Guerney, L. (1993). Relationship Enhancement. In C. E. Schaefer (Ed.), The Therapeutic Powers of Play, Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc., 267-290.

 

2.C40    Snyder, M. (1995). "Becoming": A method for expanding systemic thinking and deepening empathic accuracy. Family Process, 34(2), 241-253.

 

2.C41    Manual: Nordling, W., Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1992). Family Relationship Enhancement® Program: Leader's Manual, 84 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

2.C42    Ginsberg, B. G. (1995). Parent-Adolescent Relationship Program (PARD): Relationship Enhancement therapy with adolescents and their families (fathers and sons). Psychotherapy, Spring, 32(1), 108-112.

 

2.C43    Vondracek, F. W., & Corneal S. (1995). Relationship Enhancement. In F. W. Vondracek & S. Corneal (Eds.), Strategies for Resolving Individual and Family Problems. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, Monterey, CA, 248-261.

 

2.C44    Book: Ginsberg, B. G. (1997). Relationship Enhancement Family Therapy. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Videotapes

 

2.C30    Videotapes: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1999). Relationship Enhancement® Family Therapy: The Experiential Format (P-Family). VHS videotapes. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 2.C31     Videotape: Vogelsong, E., Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1977). The Relationship Enhancement® Program for Family Therapy and Enrichment, VHS videotape, 45 minutes, (recommended for historical significance). Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Also see references: 1.11, 1.14, 1.18, 1.29, 2.A14, 2.A29, 2.A30, 2.A38, 3.A9, 3.B6, 3.B9, 3.B16, 3.B21, 3.B27, 3.B28, 5.C1, 5.C2, 5.C3, 5.D1, 6.A13, 3.B31, 3.B32

                                                                           3. COUPLES

     

  A.  Premarital

 

3.A1      D'Augelli, A. R., Deyss, C. S., Guerney, B. G., Jr., Hershenberg, B., & Sborofsky, S. (1974). Interpersonal skill training for dating couples: An evaluation of an educational mental health service. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 21(5), 385-389.

 

3.A2      Ginsberg, B., & Vogelsong, E. L. (1977). Premarital relationship improvement by maximizing empathy and self-disclosure: The PRIMES Program. In B. G. Guerney, Jr., Relationship Enhancement: Skill-Training Programs for Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 268-288.

 


3.A3      Ridley, C. A., Jorgensen, S. R., Morgan, A. C., & Avery, A. W. (1982). Relationship Enhancement with premarital couples: An assessment of effects on relationship quality. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 10, 41-48.

 

3.A4      Avery, A. W., Ridley, C. A., Leslie, L. A., & Milholland, T. (1980). Relationship Enhancement with premarital dyads: A six month follow-up. American Journal of Family Therapy, 8, 23-30.

 

3.A5      Ridley, C. A., Avery, A. W., Dent, J., & Harrell, J. (1981). The effects of Relationship Enhancement and problem solving programs on perceived heterosexual competence. Family Therapy, 8, 60-66.

 

3.A6      Most, R. K., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1983). An empirical evaluation of the training of lay volunteer leaders for premarital Relationship Enhancement. Family Relations, 32(2).

 

3.A7      Ridley, C. A., & Bain, A. B. (1983). The effects of premarital Relationship Enhancement program on self-disclosure. Family Therapy, 10(1), 13-84.

 

3.A9      Sams, W. P. (1983). Marriage preparation: An experimental comparison of the Premarital Relationship Enhancement (PRE) and the Engaged Encounter (EE) Programs. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

3.A11    Ridley, C. A., & Sladeczek, I. E. (1992). Premarital Relationship Enhancement: Its effects on needs to relate to others. Family Relations, 41, 148-153.

 

Also see references: 1.20, 1.29, 2.C12, 2.C13, 2.C14, 2.C23, 2.C26, 2.C36, 2.C37, 6.A3, 6.C18, 6.D1, 6.D2, 6.D3, 6.D4

 

   B. Couple Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment Programs

 

3.B1      Collins, J. D. (1977). Experimental evaluation of a six-month conjugal therapy and Relationship Enhancement program. In B. G. Guerney, Jr., Relationship Enhancement: Skill-Training Programs for Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 192-266.

 

3.B2      Ely, A. L., Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Stover, L. (1973). Efficacy of the training phase of conjugal therapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 10(3), 201-207.

 

3.B3      Rappaport, A. F. (1976). Conjugal Relationship Enhancement program. In D. H. Olson (Ed.), Treating Relationships. Lake Mills, Iowa: Graphic Publishing Co., Inc., 41-66.

 

3.B3a     Harrell, J., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1976). Training married couples in conflict negotiation skills. In D. H. L. Olson (Ed.), Treating Relationships. Lake Mills, Iowa: Graphic Publishing Co., 151-165.

 

3.B4      Wieman, R. J. (1973). Conjugal relationship modification and reciprocal reinforcement: A comparison of treatments for marital discord. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

3.B5      Jessee, R., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1981). A comparison of Gestalt and Relationship Enhancement treatments with married couples. American Journal of Family Therapy, 9, 31-41.

 

   3.B6      Ross, E. R., Baker, S. B., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1985). Effectiveness of Relationship Enhancement therapy versus therapist's preferred therapy. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 13(1), 11-21.

 

3.B7      Guerney, B. G., Jr., Brock, G., & Coufal, J. (1986). Integrating marital therapy and enrichment: The Relationship Enhancement approach. In N. Jacobson & A. Gurman (Eds.), Clinical Handbook of Marital Therapy. New York: Guilford Press, 151-172.

 


   3.B8      Brock, G. W., & Joanning, H. (1983). A comparison of the Relationship Enhancement Program and the Minnesota Couple Communication Program. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 9(4), 413-421.

 

3.B10    Greene, G. J. (1985-86). The effect of the Relationship Enhancement program on marital communication and self-esteem. Journal of Applied Sciences, Fall/Winter, 10(1), 78-94.

 

3.B11    Snyder, M. (1989). The Relationship Enhancement Model of couple therapy: An integration of Rogers and Bateson. Person-Centered Review, August, 4(3), 358-383.

 

3.B12    Griffin, J. M., Jr. (1990). The influence of Relationship Enhancement training on differentiation of self. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of North Dakota. (summary segment)

 

3.B13    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1990). Holistic marital therapy: Integrating marital therapy and enrichment. The Family Psychologist, Spring, 6(2), 20-22.

 

3.B14    Couturier, L. (1990). Two days to a better marriage. Redbook, February, 80-81 & 140-144.

 

3.B15    Ginsberg, B. G. (1977). Parent-adolescent relationship development program. In B. G. Guerney, Jr. Relationship Enhancement: Skill-Training Programs for Therapy, Problem Prevention and Enrichment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 227-267.

 

3.B16    Snyder, M., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1993). Brief couple/family therapy: The Relationship Enhancement approach. In R. A. Wells & V. J. Giannette (Eds.), Casebook of the Brief Psychotherapies. New York: Plenum Press, 221-234.

 

3.B17    Bailey, J. (1992). Learn to empathize. New Woman, March, 54-57.

 

3.B18    Van Widenfelt, B., Markman, H. J., Guerney, B. G., Jr., Behrens, B. C., & Hosman, C. (1997). Prevention of relationship problems. In W. K. Halford & H. J. Markman (Eds.), Clinical Handbook of Marriage and Couples Intervention. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 651-670.

 

3.B19    Palisi, A. T. (1992). Self-esteem and couples counseling. The Family Letter, 12(4-5), 1-8.

 

3.B20    Brock, G. W. (1974). A follow-up study of an intensive Conjugal Relationship Enhancement program. Unpublished Master's thesis, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

   3.B21    Griffin, J. M., Jr., & Apostal, R. A. (1993). The influence of Relationship Enhancement training on differentiation of self. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 19(3), 267-272.

 

3.B23    DeLong, C. (1993). The impact and perceived benefit of a communications skills-focused marital enrichment program (Relationship Enhancement) on couple types. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

3.B24    Manual and audio cassettes: Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1997). Relationship Enhancement® PhoneCoach® Program. Manual and audio cassettes. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

*  3.B26    Snyder, M., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1998). The power of shared subjectivity: Revitalizing intimacy through Relationship Enhancement® couples therapy. In J. Carlson & L. Sperry (Eds.), The Intimate Couple. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 359-380.

 

3.B27    Cavedo, C., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1999). Relationship Enhancement® (RE) enrichment/problem-prevention programs: Therapy-derived, powerful, versatile. In R. Berger & M. T. Hannah (Eds.), Handbook of Preventive Approaches in Couples Therapy. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 73-105.


3.B28    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1998). Marriage Education: Past, Present, and Future. Proceedings of the Family Impact Seminar Roundtable Meeting, Washington, DC: Family Impact Seminar, 15-21.

 

3.B29    Aradi, N. S. (1985). The relative effectiveness of the Relationship Enhancement therapy and strategic therapy for the treatment of distressed married couples. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN. (summary segment)

 

3.B30    Steinweg, C. K. M. (1990). A comparison of the effectiveness of Relationship Enhancement and strategic marital therapy using the strength of the therapeutic alliance to predict statistically significant and clinically meaningful outcome. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN. (summary segment)

 

3.B32    Snyder, M. (2000). The loss and recovery of erotic intimacy in primary relationships: Narrative Therapy and Relationship Enhancement Therapy. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 8(1), 37-46.

 

3.B33    Ginsberg, B. G. (2000). Relationship Enhancement couples therapy. In F. M. Dattilio & L. J. Bevilacqua (Eds.), Comparative Treatments for Relationship Dysfunction. New York: Springer, 273‑300.

 

Videotapes

 

3.B9      Videotape: Figley, C., Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1976). Conjugal [Marital/Premarital] Relationship Enhancement Program (group couple therapy), VHS videotape, 35 minutes, (recommended for historical significance). Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail     niremd@nire.org

 

* 3.B31     Videotapes: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Scuka, R., & Scuka, M. (1999). How to Conduct a Couples Relationship Enhancement® Program. VHS videotapes. NIRE/ IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

* 3.B34     Videotapes: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Nordling, W., & Scuka, R. (2000). How to Conduct Relationship Enhancement® Therapy with Couples and Families. VHS videotapes. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Also see references: 1.18, 1.20, 1.21, 2.A42, 2.C12, 2.C13, 2.C14, 2.C15, 2.C17, 2.C18, 2.C21, 2.C22, 2.C23, 2.C26, 2.C30, 2.C31, 2.C33, 2.C36, 2.C37, 2.C38, 2.C43, 3.A9, 3.A11, 5.C1, 5.C2, 5.C3, 5.C4, 5.D1, 5.D2, 5.D3, 5.D4, 2.C46

 

                               4. RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT® INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

 

*  4.1        Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Snyder, M. Relationship Enhancement® individual therapy. Manuscript in progress.

 

 4.2       Hatch, E. (2000, Spring). Self-empathic dialogue as a therapeutic tool. Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior, 37(1), 5-8.

 

                                                   5. SPECIAL PROBLEM CASES/ISSUES

         

  A. Miscellaneous

 

5.A1      Snyder, M. (1994). Couple therapy with narcissistically vulnerable clients: Using the Relationship Enhancement model. The Family Journal, 2(1), 27-35.

 

5.A2      Waldo, M., & Harman, M. J. (1993). Relationship Enhancement therapy with borderline personality. The Family Journal, 1(1), 25-30.

 


5.A3      Zahniser, J. H., & Falk, D. R. (1993). Relationship Enhancement marital therapy with a schizophrenic couple: A case study. The Family Journal, 1(2), 136-143.

 

5.A4      Harman, M. J., Waldo, M., Johnson, J. A. (1994). Relationship Enhancement therapy: A case study for treatment of vaginismus. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2(2), 122-128.

 

5.A5      Weiner, S. (1991). Seminar releases prisoners from emotional isolation. The B'nai B'rith International Jewish Monthly, 106(102), 18f.

 

5.A6      Accordino, M. P., & Herbert, J. T. (1997). Relationship Enhancement® as an intervention to facilitate rehabilitation of persons with severe mental illness. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 28(1), 47-52.

 

5.A7      Accordino, M. P., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1998). An evaluation of the Relationship Enhancement® program with prisoners and their wives. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 42(1), 5-15.

 

Also see references: 1.29, 7.3

 

 B. Divorce

 

5.B1      Thiessen, J., Avery, A. W., & Joanning, H. (1980). Facilitating post-divorce adjustment in females through communication skills training. Journal of Divorce, 4, 35-44.

 

5.B2      Guerney, L., & Jordon, L. (1979). Children of divorce--A community support group. Journal of Divorce, 2(3), 283-293.

 

5.B3      Avery, A. W., & Thiessen, J. D. (1982). Communication skills training for divorcees. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 203-205.

 

Also see references: 2.C13, 2.C14

 

 C. Drugs and Alcohol

 

5.C1      Waldo, M., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1983). Marital Relationship Enhancement therapy in the treatment of alcoholism. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 9(3), 321-323.

 

* 5.C2       Matter, M., McAllister, W., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1984). Relationship Enhancement for the recovering couple: Working with the intangible. Focus on Family and Chemical Dependency, 7(5), 21-23 & 40.

 

5.C3      Rose, M., Battjes, R., Leukefeld, C. (1984). Family skills. Family Life Skills Training for Drug Abuse Prevention Booklet. National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, MD, 15-17.

 

5.C4      Fonash, J., & Guerney, B.G., Jr. (1993). Relationship Enhancement therapy for co-dependency. In K. R. Falk & R. R. Fry (Eds.), Co-dependency and the Dysfunctional Family: A Collection of Papers. School of Education and Human Services, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 19-22.

 

Also see references: 1.29, 6.A5

 

 D. Violence 

 

5.D1      Guerney, B. G., Jr., Waldo, M., & Firestone, L. (1987). Wife battering: A theoretical construct and case report. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 15(1), 34-43.

 


5.D2      Waldo, M. (1987). Also victims: Understanding and treating men arrested for spouse abuse. Journal of Counseling and Development, 65, 385-388.

 

5.D3      Waldo, M. (1986). Group counseling for military personnel who battered their wives. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2(3), 132-138.

 

†*5.D4       Waldo, M. (1988). Relationship Enhancement counseling groups for wife abusers. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, January, 10(1), 37-45.

 

 E. Diversity

 

5.E1      Snyder, M. A. (1992). Gender-informed model of couple and family therapy: Relationship Enhancement therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy, 14(1), 15-31.

 

5.E2      Ibrahim, F. A., & Schroeder, D. G. (1990). Cross-cultural couples counseling: A developmental, psychoeducational intervention. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, Summer, XXI(2), 193-205.

 

5.E3      Moore, C. D., & Fletcher, B. J. Relationship Enhancement family therapy: A culturally sensitive approach with African Americans. Manuscript in progress.

 

                                          6. SPECIAL SETTINGS/POPULATIONS/TRAINING

 

 A.   Treatment, Problem-Prevention, and Training Institutions and Groups (Psychiatric Hospitals, Residential Institutions, e.g., College Dorms, Prisons. Training for Couple and Family Therapists, Foster/Adaptive Parents, Leaders of Children’s Groups, etc.).

 

6.A1      Avery, A. W. (1973). An experimental program for training paraprofessional helpers. Unpublished master's thesis, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.A2      Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1978). Evaluation of consultation-supervision in training conjugal therapists. Professional Psychology, 203-209.

 

6.A3      Levine, E. T. (1977). Training elderly volunteers in skills to improve the emotional adjustment of children in a day-care center. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.A4      Avery, A. W. (1978). Communication skills training for paraprofessional helpers. American Journal of Community Psychology, 6, 583-592.

 

6.A5      Cadigan, J. D. (1980). RETEACH program and project: Relationship Enhancement in a therapeutic environment as clients head out. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.A6      Hatch, C. L. (1977). A skill-training program for Cub Scout den leaders: An exploratory study. Unpublished master's thesis, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

   6.A7      Report: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Vogelsong, E., & Wolfgang, G. (1979). Evaluation of the Caseworker Staff Training Workshop, 85 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

6.A8      Report: Guerney, B. G., Jr., Vogelsong, E., & Wolfgang, G. (1979). Summary of Evaluation of the Caseworker Staff Training Workshop, 15 pages. NIRE/ IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 


6.A10    Hatch, E. (1982). Facilitating student adjustment and progress in a graduate school psychology program. Communique, 10, 4-5.

 

6.A11    Cramer, T. A. (1984). Integrating reinforcement techniques with client-centered therapy. Academic Psychology Bulletin (Vol. 6), November, 329-331.

 

6.A12    Sywulak, A. E. (1984). Creating a whole atmosphere in a group home for retarded adolescents. Academic Psychology Bulletin (Vol. 6), November, 325-327.

 

6.A14    Guerney, L. (1989). Foster parents. American Psychological Association Division 37 Newsletter, Summer, 12(3), 4 and 18-19.

 

6.A15    Ginsberg, B. G. (1991). Training parents as therapeutic agents with foster/adoptive children in private practice and the clinic using the Filial approach. The Family Psychologist, Winter, 7(1), 4-5.

 

6.A16    Ginsberg, B. G. (1989). Training parents as therapeutic agents with foster/adoptive children using the Filial approach. In C. E. Schaefer & J. M. Briesmeister, (Eds.), Handbook of Parent Training: Parents as Co-Therapist for Children's Behavior Problems. John Wiley & Sons, NY, 442-478.

 

6.A17    Waldo, M., & Fuhriman, A. J. (1981). Roommate relationships, communication skills, and psychological adjustment in residence halls. Journal of College and University Student Housing, Summer, 11(1), 31-35.

 

6.A18    Waldo, M. (1984). Roommate communication as related to students' personal and social adjustments Journal of College Student Personnel, January, 39-44.

 

6.A19    Waldo, M. (1985). Improving interpersonal communication in a university residential community, Humanistic Education and Development, March, 126-133.

 

6.A20    Waldo, M. (1986). Academic achievement and retention as related to students' personal and social adjustment in university residence halls. The Journal of College and University Student Housing, Summer, 19-23.

 

6.A21    Waldo, M. (1989). Primary Prevention in University Residence Halls: Para-Professional Led Relationship Enhancement Training for College Roommates. Journal of Counseling and Development, April, 67, 465-471.

 

Videotapes

 

    6.A13    Videotape: Guerney, L. (1974). Training Trainers in Parenting Skills, VHS videotape. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

Also see references: 1.2, 1.13, 1.20, 1.29, 2.B1, 2.B2, 2.B3, 2.B4, 2.B5, 2.B6, 2.B8, 2.B9, 2.B11, 2.B12, 2.B15, 2.C13, 2.C14, 2.C16, 3.A6, 3.A7, 3.A9, 6.C1, 6.C2, 6.C3, .C5, 6.C6, 6.C10, 6.C13, 6.C14, 6.C20

 

   B. Organizational Development

 

*    6.B1     Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Yoder, P. A. (1990). The strategies and skills needed to resolve family firm conflicts. Preceding of the Annual Conference of the Family Firm Institute, Atlanta, GA, October, 128-129.

 

   6.B2      Rathmell, C. G. (1991). The Effects of the Relationship Enhancement program with industrial work teams. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.B3      Accordino, M. P., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1993). Effects of the Relationship Enhancement program on community residential rehabilitation staff and clients. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal, 17(2), 131-144.

 

Also see references: 1.29, 7.3


 C. School: Preschool Through College Level

 

6.C1      Andronico, M. P., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1967). The potential application of filial therapy to the school situation. Journal of School Psychology, 6(1), 2-7.

 

Reprinted in B. G. Guerney, Jr. (Ed.), Psychotherapeutic agents: New roles for nonprofessionals, parents, and teachers. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1969, 371-377.

 

Reprinted in A. J. Bindman & A. D. Spiegel (Eds.), Perspectives in community mental health. Chicago: Aldine, 1969.

 

6.C2      Andronico, M. P., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1969). A psychotherapeutic aide in a Headstart program. Children, 16(1), 14-22.

 

6.C3      Guerney, B. G., Jr., et al. (1972). Creativity and the learning process. Forum on Creativity, White House Conference on Children and Youth. Colloquy, 5(1), 3-7.

 

6.C4      Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Andronico, M. P. (1969). Comments on commentary concerning a psychotherapeutic aide in a Head Start program. Children, 16(2), 86-87.

 

   6.C5      Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Flumen, A. B. (1970). Teachers as psychotherapeutic agents for withdrawn children. Journal of School Psychology, 8(2), 107-113.

 

   6.C6      Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Merriam, M. L. (1972). Toward a democratic elementary school classroom. Elementary School Journal, 72, 372-383.

 

* 6.C7       Guerney, B. G., Jr., Stover, L., & Andronico, M. P. (1967). On educating the disadvantaged parent to motivate children for learning. A filial approach. Community Mental Health Journal, 3, 66-72.

 

6.C8      Hatch, E. J. (1973). An empirical study of a teacher training program in empathic responsiveness and democratic decision making. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

* 6.C9       Hatch, E., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1975). A pupil Relationship Enhancement program. The Personnel and Guidance Journal, 54, 102-105.

 

* 6.C10     Merriam, M. L., & Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1973). Creating a democratic elementary school classroom: A pilot training program involving teachers, administrators, and parents. Contemporary Education, 45(1), 34-42.

 

   6.C11    Vogelsong, E. L. (1978). Relationship Enhancement training for children. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 12(4), 272-279.

 

6.C12    Vogelsong, E. L., Most, R. K., & Yenchko, A. (1979). Relationship Enhancement training for pre- adolescents in public schools. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 3(2), 97-100.

 

6.C13    Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Guerney, L. (1981). Family life education as intervention. Family Relations, 30(4), 591-598.

 

6.C14    Guerney, B. G., Jr. (1981). Forward. In W. A. Borgen & H. L. Rudner, Psycho-Education for Children: Theory, Programs and Research. Springfield, IL: C. C. Thomas Publishing Co.

 

6.C16    Haynes, L. A., & Avery, A. W. (1979). Training adolescents in self-disclosure and empathy skills. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 26(6), 526-530.

 


6.C17    Rocks, T. (1980). The effectiveness of communication skills training with underachieving, low-communicating secondary school students and their teachers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

   6.C18    Avery, A. W., Rider, K., & Haynes-Clements, L. A. (1981). Communication skills training for adolescents: A five month follow-up. Adolescence, 16, 289-298.

 

6.C19    Guerney, B. G., Jr., Guerney, L., & Sebes, J. M. (1984). Promoting family wellness through the educational system. In D. R. Mace (Ed.), Prevention in Family Services: Family Wellness. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications, 214-230.

 

   6.C20    Hatch, C. L. (1983). Training parents of underachieving Black elementary students in communication, child management, and tutoring skills utilizing community paraprofessionals. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.C21    Seidenberg, G. H. (1978). The sibling interpersonal improvement program and its impact on elementary and junior high school children. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.C22    Essman, C. S. (1977). Preparental education: The impact of a short-term, skills-training course on female adolescents. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Pennsylvania State University. (summary segment)

 

6.C23    Mino, M. (1994). Using Relationship Enhancement (RE) for Teaching a Course in Interpersonal Skills Training. The Pennsylvania Speech Communication Annual. Journal of the Speech Communication Association of Pennsylvania, Vol. XLX, 18-33.

 

6.C24    Mino, M. (1994). Review of Relationship Enhancement: Skill Training Programs for Therapy, Problem Prevention, and Enrichment. In Communication Quarterly, Spring, 42(2), 209-211.

 

Also see references: 1.3, 1.29, 2.C13, 2.C14, 2.A16, 2.C26, 3.A4, 6.A10

 

  D. Religious

 

6.D1      Book: Hardley, G. K. (1987). A Scriptural Guide to a Fulfilling Marriage, 172 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org

 

6.D2      Nordling, W. J., Buckley, D. S., Gardner, B., Gribbon, M., Lundy, P., Parker, D. K., & Wolfsdorf, B. (1992, August). The implementation of prevention programs for pre-marital couples in church settings. Paper presented at the 100th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

 

6.D3      Nordling, W. J. (1997, May) Adapting psychoeducational programs for church settings: The “To Love and To Cherish” program. Paper presented at the first annual conference of the Coalition for Marriage, Family, and Couples Education, Washington, DC.

 

6.D4      Erben, A. (1998). Jesus as a model of behavior: An interview with Bernard Guerney. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 17(1), 55-60.

 

                                    7. RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT® GROUP THERAPY

 

 A. For Couples

 

7.A1      Manual: Griffin, J. M., Guerney, B. G., Jr., & Ortwein, M. C. (2001). Couple Relationship Enhancement® Group Therapy Leader’s Manual, 78 pages. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order: E-mail niremd@nire.org


7.A2      Brooks, L. W. (1997). An investigation of Relationship Enhancement® therapy in a group format with rural, southern couples. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Florida State University School of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL. (summary segment)

 

 B. For Individual/Intrapsychic Problems

 

7.B1      Waldo, M., Harman, M. J. (1999). Relationship Enhancement groups with state hospital patients and staff. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, March, 24(1), 27-38.

 

                        8. RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT® ITEMS FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

 

 A. Written Materials

 

8.A1      Ortwein, M. (2000). Empathy: Pathway to emotional intimacy. Liguorian, October, 88(8), 18-20.  

 

Videotapes

 

8.B1      Videotape: Guerney, B. G. Jr. (1995, Nov. 22). TV interview (co-interviewee, Riki Jones), “Relationship Rehab” (demonstration of a Group RE Program). Fox TV Network, Gordon Elliott Show, New York, NY. Available from NIRE/IDEALS, 12500 Blake Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Information/order:    E-mail niremd@nire.org