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Faculty

Rachel Tambling

Rachel B. Tambling, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Development & Family Studies
University of Connecticut
348 Mansfield Road, Unit 2058
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2058 USA
 
Phone: (860) 486-6111
Fax: (860) 486-3452
E-Mail: Rachel.Tambling@uconn.edu


Educational Background:

PhD, University of Georgia
MA, Western Michigan University
BS, Central Michigan University

Research Interests:


  • Factors contributing to successful outcomes in couple therapy
  • Client and therapist expectations about therapy
  • Research methods and statistical techniques to address non-independence in dyadic and small group research
  • Strategies for engaging and retaining clients in couple therapy

Selected Publications:
Tambling, R. B., & Johnson, L. N. (2008). The relationship between stages of change and outcome in couple therapy. American Journal of Family Therapy, 36(3), 29-241.
Tambling, R. B., Johnson, L. N., Templeton, G. B., & Melton, M. S. (2007). Using web-based technology to facilitate client engagement. Contemporary Family Therapy, 29(3), 177-183.
Lieser, M. L., Tambling, R. B., & Bischof, G. H. (2007). Inclusion of sexuality in relationship education. The Family Journal, 15 (4).


Selected Presentations:
Neustifter, R., & Tambling, R. B. (2008, June). The context of pleasure: A program for survivors of sexual victimization. Poster presented at the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Tambling, R. B., Neustifter, B. B., Neustifter, R., & Johnson, L. N. (2007, June). The efficacy of general psychotherapy for sexual concerns. Poster presented at the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Tambling Blyskal, R., & Johnson, L. N. (2006, October). Stage of change and outcome in couple therapy. Poster presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Tambling Blyskal, R., & Parker, M. L. (2006, October). Working with mandated clients: A case for collaboration. Session presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Anderson, S. A., Johnson, L. N., Childs, N. M., Tambling Blyskal, R., & Ketring, S. A. (2005, October). Antecedents of change in marital sentiment. Poster presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Johnson, L. N., Orr, M. J., Brewer, A. L., Anderson, S. R., & Tambling Blyskal, R. (2005, October). The development of the therapeutic alliance in family therapy. Poster presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

 

Curriculum Vitae