Dr. Richard Watts

Adlerian, cognitive, and constructivist approaches to individual, group, and couple and family counseling; counselor supervision and counselor efficacy; ethical and legal issues; play therapy; and cultural diversity issues, including multiple heritage couples and religious and spirituality issues in counseling.

Books

• Carlson, J., Watts, R.E., & Maniacci, M. (2006). Adlerian therapy: Theory and practice. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  
• Watts, R.E. (Ed.) (2003).  Adlerian, cognitive, and constructivist therapies: An integrative dialogue. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
  
• Watts, R.E. (Ed.) (2002). Techniques in couple and family counseling (Vol. 2).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  
• Watts, R.E. (Ed.) (2000).  Techniques in couple and family counseling (Vol. 1).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
• Watts, R.E., & Carlson, J. (Eds.) (1999).  Strategies and interventions in counseling and psychotherapy.  Philadelphia: Accelerated Development/Taylor & Francis.
  
• Watts, R.E. (under contract). Techniques in counseling and psychotherapy. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall. Book Chapters
  
• Watts, R.E., & Eriksen, K. (in press). Counseling conservative Christian clients: An integrative Adlerian perspective.  In D. Sandhu (Ed.), Spirituality as a fifth force. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Garza, Y. (in press). Using child-centered play therapy skills in a constructive therapy context. In J. D. Raskin & S. Bridges (Eds.), Studies in meaning  (Vol. 3). New York: Pace University Press.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2007). Counseling conservative Christian couples: A spiritually sensitive perspective. In O.J. Morgan (Ed.), Counseling & Spirituality: Views from the Profession (pp. 165-186). Boston: Lahaska/Houghton Mifflin.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Phillips, K.A. (2004). Adlerian psychology and psychotherapy: A relational constructivist approach.  In J. D. Raskin & S. Bridges (Eds.), Studies in meaning: Exploring constructivist psychology (Vol. 2, pp. 267-289). New York: Pace University Press.
  
• Watts, R.E., Williamson, J., & Williamson, D. (2004). Adlerian psychology: A relational constructivist approach.  In C. Shelley (Ed.), Adlerian Yearbook: 2004 (pp. 7-31). London: Adlerian Society (UK) and Institute for Individual Psychology.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2003). An introduction to the dialogue. In R.E. Watts (Ed.), Adlerian, cognitive and constructivist theories of counseling and psychotherapy: An integrative dialogue (pp. 1-6). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2003).  Selecting family interventions. In D. Kapland (Ed.), Working with families across counseling specialties (pp. 121-160). Greensboro, NC: ERIC/CASS.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Shulman, B.H. (2003). Integrating Adlerian and constructive psychotherapies: An Adlerian perspective. In R.E. Watts (Ed.), Adlerian, cognitive and constructivist theories of counseling and psychotherapy: An integrative dialogue (pp. 9-37). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
  
• Henriksen, R.C., Jr., & Watts, R.E. (2003). Interracial marriage.  In J. J. Ponzetti, Jr. (Ed.), International encyclopedia of marriage and family relationships (2nd ed., pp. 937-941). New York: Macmillian Reference USA.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2002).  Using imaginary team members in couples counseling.  In R.E. Watts (Ed.), Techniques in marriage and family therapy (Vol. 2; pp. 29-32).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000).  Using the How I Remember My Family Questionnaire in couples counseling.  In R.E. Watts (Ed.), Techniques in marriage and family therapy (Vol. 1; pp. 53-56).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1999).  The vision of Adler: An introduction.  In R.E. Watts & J. Carlson (Eds.), Interventions and strategies in counseling and psychotherapy (pp. 1-13). Philadelphia: Accelerated Development/Taylor & Francis.
  
• Duncan, D., & Watts, R.E. (1999).  Counseling and the internet.  In P. Stevens (Ed.), Ethical casebook for the practice of marriage and family counseling (pp. 159-170).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
• Holden, J.M., Watts, R.E., & Brookshire, W. (1995).  Beliefs of professional counselors and clergy about depressive religious ideation.  In M.T. Burks and J. Miranti (Eds.), Counseling: The spiritual dimension (pp. 157-167).  Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Journal Articles

Published Articles and Articles in Press

• Garza, Y., Watts, R. E., & Kinsworthy, S. (in press). Filial therapy: A process for developing strong parent-child relationships. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
  Marotta, S.A., & Watts, R.E. (in press). An introduction to best practices. Journal of Counseling and Development.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Peluso, P.R. (2005). Imaginary reflecting teams: A couples counseling perspective. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 13, 332-335.
  
• Watts, R.E., Peluso, P.R., & Lewis, T.F. (2005). Expanding the acting ‘as if’ technique:   An Adlerian/constructive integration. Journal of Individual Psychology, 61, 380-387.
  Trusty, J., Ng, K., & Watts, R. E. (2005). Model of effects of adult attachment on emotional empathy of counseling students. Journal of Counseling & Development, 83, 66-77.
  
• Lewis, T.F, & Watts, R.E. (2004).  The predictability of Adlerian lifestyle themes compared to demographic variables associated with college student drinking. Journal of Individual Psychology, 60, 245-264.
• Trusty, J., Skowron, E.A., Watts, R.E., & Parrillo, A.L. (2004).  Modeling effects of counselor-trainees’ perceptions of early childhood on trainees’ social influence attributes. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 12, 6-13.
• Watts, R.E., & Trusty, J. (2003). Using imaginary team members in reflecting “as if.”  Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 16, 335-340.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2003). Adlerian therapy as a relational constructivist approach. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 11, 139-147.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2003). Reflecting “As If”: An integrative process in couples counseling.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 11, 73-75.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Broaddus, J. (2002). Improving parent-child relationship through filial therapy: An interview with Garry Landreth. Journal of Counseling and Development, 80, 372-379.      
  
• Watts, R.E. (2001). Integrating cognitive and systemic perspectives: An interview with Frank M. Dattilo. The Family Journal, 9, 472-476.
  
• West, J.D., Watts, R.E., Trepal, H.C., Wester, K.L., & Lewis, T.F. (2001). Opening space for reflection: A postmodern consideration. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 9, 431-437.   
  
• Watts, R.E. (2001). Addressing spiritual issues in secular counseling and psychotherapy: Response to Helminiak’s view. Counseling and Values, 45, 207-217.
  
• LaBauve, B.J., Watts, R.E., & Kottman, T. (2001). Approaches to play therapy: A tabular overview.  TCA Journal, 29, 105-114.
  
• Pietrzak, D.R., Page, B., Hackney, C.E., & Watts, R.E. (2001, April, 18). The development of a model to cost effectively and efficiently evaluate and implement violence prevention programs in schools. Connections: Journal of Principal Preparation and Development, 3, online publication available at: http:/www.principals.org/connections
• Watts, R. E., & Pietrzak, D. (2000). Adlerian “encouragement” and the therapeutic process of solution-focused brief therapy. Journal of Counseling and Development, 78, 442-447.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000). Biblically-based Christian spirituality and Adlerian therapy. Journal of Individual Psychology, 56, 316-328.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000). Adlerian counseling: A viable approach for contemporary practice. TCA Journal, 28, 11-23.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000). Entering the new millennium: Is Individual Psychology still relevant? Journal of Individual Psychology, 56, 21-30.
  
• Henriksen, R.C., Jr., & Watts, R.E. (1999). Cultural self-exploration questionnaire. TCA Journal, 27, 65-70.
  
• Trusty, J., & Watts, R.E. (1999).  Relationship of high school seniors’ religious perceptions and behaviors to school, career, and leisure variables. Counseling and Values, 44, 30-39.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1999). Confidentiality and the duty to warn: A case study. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 7, 64-66.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Henriksen, R.C. (1999).  Perceptions of a white female in an interracial marriage. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 7, 68-70.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Henriksen, R.C., Jr. (1998).  The interracial couple questionnaire.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 54, 368-372.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1998).  The remarkable parallel between Rogers’ core conditions and Adler’s social interest.  Journal of Individual Psychology, 54, 4-9.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1997).  Using family-of-origin recollections in premarital and marriage counseling.  Individual Psychology, 53, 429-424.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Critelli, J. (1997).  Roots of contemporary cognitive theories and the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler: A review.  Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 11, 147-156.
  
• Shulman, B. & Watts, R.E. (1997).  Adlerian and constructivist psychotherapies: Common ground and areas for dialogue.  Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 11, 181-194.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Trusty, J. (1997).  Chaos and Christianity: A response to Butz and a Biblical alternative.  Counseling and Values, 41, 88-96.
  
• Trusty, J., Watts, R.E., & Erdman, P. (1997).  Predictors of parents' involvement in their teens' career development.  Journal of Career Development, 23, 189-201.
• Bonnington, S.B., Crawford, R.L., Curtis, T., & Watts, R. (1996).  Family ethics: Managed care limits on third-party payment.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 4, 239-241.         
  
• Watts, R.E. (1996).  Some contemporary Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy songs.  Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 35, 117-119.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1996).  Social interest and the core conditions: Could it be that Adler influenced Rogers?  Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 34, 165-170.
  
• Watts, R.E., Trusty, J., & Lim, M. (1996).  The characteristics of healthy families as a model of systemic social interest.  The Canadian Journal of Adlerian Psychology, 26(1), 1-12.
  
• Watts, R.E., Trusty, J., Erdman, P., & Canada, R. (1996).  Texas LPCs’ perceptions of their counselor training: A brief report.  TCA Journal, 24, 9-14.
  
• Trusty, J., Watts, R.E., & Crawford, R. (1996).  Career information resources for parents of public school seniors: Findings from a national study.  Journal of Career Development, 22, 227-238.
  
• Trusty, J., Watts, R.E., & House, G. (1996).  Relationship between self-concept and achievement for African-American elementary school students.  Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 35, 29-39.
  
• Trusty, J., & Watts, R.E. (1996).  Parents' perceptions of career information resources.  Career Development Quarterly, 44, 242-249.
  
• IAMFC Ethics Committee (1996).  Procedures for investigating allegations of noncompliance with the ethical code for the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 4, 56-58.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Trusty, J. (1995).  Social interest and counselor effectiveness: An exploratory study.  Individual Psychology, 51, 293-298.
  
• Watts, R.E., Trusty, J., Canada, R., & Harvill, R. (1995).  Perceived early childhood family influence and counselor effectiveness: An exploratory study.  Counselor Education and Supervision, 35, 104-110.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1995).  How I remember my family: A pre-marital/marital  counseling questionnaire.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 3, 155-157.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Medler, B.W. (1995).  Self and relationship: An informal relationship assessment questionnaire.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 3, 62-63.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Engels, D.W. (1995).  The life task of vocation: A review of Adlerian research literature.  TCA Journal, 23, 12-22.
  
• Crawford, R., Ascano, R.P., Bonnington, S.B., Ritterman, J., Watts, R., Hannon, J., & Kaplan, D. (1995).  Family ethics.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 3, 45-46.
  
• Curtis, T., Bonnington, S.B., Watts, R.E., Crawford, R., Ascano, R.P., Culkin, M., & Kaplan, D. (1995).  Family ethics: Referral of non-clients.   The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 3, 242-243.
  
• Trusty, J., Watts, R.E., & Lim, M. (1995).  Multidimensional self-concepts and achievement in African-American middle school students.  Education, 114, 522-529.
  
• Watkins, C.E., Jr., & Watts, R.E. (1995).  Psychotherapy survey research studies:  Some consistent findings and integrative conclusions.  Psychotherapy in Private Practice, 13, 49-68.
  
• Watts, R.E., & Holden, J.M. (1994).  Why continue to use "fictional finalism?"  Individual Psychology, 50, 161-163.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1994).  A few new rational-emotive-behavior songs.  TCA Journal, 22, 42-44.
  
• IAMFC Ethics Committee (1994).  Family ethics.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2, 250-252.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1993).  Developing a personal theory of counseling: A brief guide for students.  TCA Journal, 21, 103-104.
  
• Kern, C.W., & Watts, R.E. (1993).  Adlerian counseling.  TCA Journal, 21, 85-95.
  
• IAMFC Ethics Committee (1993).  Family ethics.  The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 1, 246-248.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1992).  Biblical agape as a model of social interest.  Individual Psychology, 48, 35-39.
  
• Holden, J.M., Watts, R.E., & Brookshire, W. (1991).  Beliefs of professional counselors and clergy about depressive religious ideation. Counseling and Values, 35, 93-103.
   
  

Manuscripts Submitted for Review

• Garza, Y., & Watts, R. E. (2006). Filial therapy and Hispanic values: Common ground for culturally sensitive helping.
  
• Henriksen, R. C., Watts, R. E., & Bustamante, R. (2007). The multiple heritage couple questionnaire.
   

Book Reviews                                              

• Watts, R.E. (2005). Book review: Global perspectives in family therapy: Development, practice, trends edited by Kit S. Ng. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 67, 268-269.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000). Book review: The handbook of group play therapy, edited by D.S. Sweeney & L.E. Homeyer. The Family Journal, 8, 317.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000). Book review: Case studies in couple and family therapy: Systemic and cognitive perspectives, edited by Frank M. Dattilio. The Behavior Therapist, 23, 19.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1999). Briefly exploring personal and sociocultural dimensions of self-efficacy: A review of Self-efficacy in changing societies, edited by Albert Bandura.  Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 13, 14-15.
• Watts, R.E. (1998). Book review: Clinician’s guide to mind over mood and mind over mood: Client manual (2 vols.) by Christine A. Padesky & Dennis Greenberger.  Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 12, 275-276.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1997). Book review: The sacred portable now: The transforming gift of living in the moment by Daniel Singer and Marcella Bakur Weiner. The Family Journal, 5, 355-356.
  
• Pirtle, T., & Watts, R.E. (1997). Book review: Focused psychotherapy: A casebook of brief, intermittent psychotherapy by N. Cummings & M. Sayama. TCA Journal, 25, 64.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1994). Book review:  The narcissistic/borderline couple: A psychoanalytic perspective on marital treatment by Joan Lachkar. TCA Journal, 22, 57.

Non-Refereed Publications

• Watts, R. E., (2005, Fall).  President’s column.  TACES Juncture, 7-8.
  
• Watts, R. E. (2004, Spring). Are we in danger of losing the identity that we never clearly defined?  CACREP Connection, 1, 7-8.
  
• Watts, R. E. (2002, Spring). Documentation in supervision. TACES Juncture, 3-5.
  
• Watts, R.E. (2000, Fall). Confidentiality and the counselor as “accessory after the fact.” OCA Guidelines, 26(2), pp. 2-3.
• Watts, R.E. (1999, Fall). OCA ethics column. OCA Guidelines, 26(1), p. 2.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1997, June). Characteristics of well-functioning families. TAMFC Newsletter, pp. 6-7.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1994, January). What is right with this picture?  Characteristics of strong, healthy families. Home Life, p. 13.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1991, July). Too much, too soon:  Children under pressure. Living With Children, p. 33.
  
• Watts, R.E. (1989, January). Adolescence: Stages and struggles. Living With Teenagers, pp. 11-13.
  Adlerian, cognitive, and constructivist approaches to individual, group, and couple and family counseling; counselor supervision and counselor efficacy; ethical and legal issues; play therapy; and cultural diversity issues, including multiple heritage couples and religious and spirituality issues in counseling.