Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLES
Fladmo, B., & Hertlein, K. M. (in press). The effect of positive and negative childhood divorce on performers. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage.
D’Aniello, C., & Hertlein, K. M. (in press). Integrating gatekeeping practices into core competencies in MFT training: Development of the core competency-based assessment measure. Contemporary Family Therapy.
Curtis, M. ,*, Phenix, M., ,* Munoz, M., ,* & Hertlein, K. M. (in press). Video games as token economies: Application of the Couple and Family Technology framework. Contemporary Family Therapy.
Hertlein, K. M., & Brown, K. (in press). Challenges of forgiveness in psychotherapy. Journal of Family Psychotherapy.
Hertlein, K. M., Emmers-Sommer, T., & Walker, N. (in press). High risk sexual behavior in post-menopausal women. Marriage and Family Review.
Hertlein, K. M., & Weeks, G. R. (2017). The logical and clinical argument for meta-schemas in cognitive therapy. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 28(1), 4-22.
Hertlein, K. M., & Twist, M. L. C. (2017). Sexting behavior among college students: Implications for college clinicians. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 31(1), 1-16.
Morrison, S. M.,* Fife, S. T., & Hertlein, K. M. (2017). Mechanisms behind prolonged effects of parental divorce: A retrospective study. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 58(1), 44-63.
Twist, M., Hertlein, K. M., & Haider, A.* (2016). Exploration of marriage and family therapy cyber supervision: A mixed data survey. Contemporary Family Therapy, 38(4), 424-433.
Smith, K.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2016). Integrating music therapy into MFT: Theoretical and clinical perspectives. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 27(3), 171-184.
Hertlein, K. M., Hartwell, E., & Munns, M.* (2016). Attitudes toward bisexuality according to sexual orientation and gender. Journal of Bisexuality, 16(3), 1-23.
Hertlein, K. M., & Steelman, S.‡ (2016). Unexplored identities: Attending to asexuality in therapeutic contexts. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 27(2), 85-98.
Blumer, M. L. C., & Hertlein, K. M. (2015). Tweet me, follow me, friend me: Prevalence of online professional networking between family therapists. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 27(3-4), 116-133.
Smith, J.,* Blumer, M. L. C., & Hertlein, K. M. (2015). Exploration of gender-specific clinical programming for female adolescent substance use. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 27(3-4), 101-115.
Blumer, M., Hertlein, K. M., & VandenBosch, M. (2015). Towards the development of educational core competencies for Couple and Family Therapy technology practices. Contemporary Family Therapy, 37, 113-121.
Hertlein, K. M., Shadid, C.*, & Steelman, S.* (2015). Exploring perceptions of acceptability of sexting in same-sex relationships. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 14(4), 342-257.
Hertlein, K. M., & Villasante, C.+ (2015). Contextual factors surrounding high risk sexual decision-making in men: A case-oriented perspective. The Qualitative Report, 20(4), article 4. Retrived from: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol20/iss4/4/
Mount, S.,* Steelman, S.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2015). Assessing and addressing the needs of lesbian service women. Military Psychology, 27(2), 115-127.
Sampson, D.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2015). The experience of grandparents raising grandchildren. GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy, 2(1), 75-96.
Hunt, Q. A.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2015). Conceptualizing suicide bereavement from an attachment lens. American Journal of Family Therapy, 43(1), 16-27.
Hertlein, K. M., Blumer, M., & Mihaloliakos, J.* (2015). Marriage and family therapists’ perceptions of the ethical considerations of online therapy. The Family Journal, 23(1), 5-12.
Turns, B.,* Nalbone, D., Hertlein, K., & Wetchler, J. (2014). Perceptions of program enhancers and stressors by marriage and family therapy students and faculty. Contemporary Family Therapy, 36(4), 507-517.
Hertlein, K. M., & Ancheta, K.* (2014). Clinical application of the pros and cons of technology in couple and family therapy. American Journal of Family Therapy, 42(4), 313-324.
Blumer, M. L. C., Nemecek*, & Hertlein, K. M., Rogers, K.*, Weeks, G., Peterson, C., & Fife, S. (2014). Counseling the unemployed: Exploring MFT trainees’ perceptions of a pilot clinical program. American Journal of Family Therapy, 42(3), 205-216.
Hertlein, K. M., Emmers-Sommer, T. M., & Kennedy, A. (2014). Testing a model predicting risky sexual behavior. Marriage and Family Review, 50(2), 107-128.
Hertlein, K. M., & Ancheta, K.* (2014). Advantages and disadvantages of technology in relationships: Findings from an open-ended survey. The Qualitative Report, 19 (article 22), 1-11.
Hertlein, K. M., & Cravens, J. D. (2014). Assessment and treatment issues in Internet sexuality. Current Sexual Health Reports, 6(1), 56-63.
Hertlein, K. M., & Blumer, M. L. C., & Smith, J.* (2014). Marriage and family therapists’ use and comfort with online communication with clients. Contemporary Family Therapy, 36, 58–69.
Blumer, M., Hertlein, K. M., Smith, J.*, & Allen, H.* (2014). How many bytes does it take?: A content analysis of cyber issues in couple and family therapy journals. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 40(1), 34-48.
Emmers-Sommer,T. M., Hertlein, K. M., & Kennedy, A. (2013). Porn use and attitudes: An examination of relational and sexual openness variables between and within gender. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 49(4), 349-365.
Murphy, L.*, Lancey, K.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2013). Attending to social network usage in teen and family treatment: structural-developmental perspective. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 24(3), 173-187.
Hawkins, B. P.* & Hertlein, K. M. (2013). Treatment strategies for online role-playing gaming problems in couples. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 12(2), 150-167.
Hertlein, K. M. (2012). Digital dwelling: Technology in couple and family relationships. Family Relations, 61(3), 374-387.
Hertlein, K. M., & Piercy, F. P. (2012). Essential elements of Internet infidelity treatment. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 38, 1-14.
Blumer, M., Hertlein, K. M., & Fife, S. T. (2012). Its not’s easy becoming green: Student-therapist perceptions of family therapy in an eco-sustainable age. Contemporary Family Therapy, 34(1), 72-88.
Lowenstein, L., & Hertlein, K. M. (2012). Engaging children in family sessions: Three creative interventions. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 23(1), 62-66.
Jones, K.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2012).Four key dimensions in distinguishing Internet infidelity from Internet and sex addiction: Concepts and clinical application. American Journal of Family Therapy, 40(2), 115-125.
Hertlein, K. M., & Hawkins, B. P.* (2012). Online gaming issues in offline couple relationships: A Primer for MFTs. The Qualitative Report, 17(article 15), 1-48. http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR17/hertlein.pdf
Rogers, K.,* Hertlein, K. M., Rogers, D., & Cross, C. (2012). Guided visualization interventions on perceived stress, dyadic satisfaction and psychological symptoms in highly stressed couples. Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18, 106-113.
Hughes, A.,* Hertlein, K. M., & Hagey, D. (2011). A framework for treating sexual problems associated with chronic illness: A Med-FT informed sex therapy. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 22, 114-127.
Pelton, S.,* & Hertlein, K. M. (2011). The life cycle of voluntary childfree couples: Clinical considerations. Feminist Family Therapy, 23, 39-53.
Hertlein, K. M. (2011). Therapeutic dilemmas in Internet infidelity treatment. American Journal of Family Therapy, 39, 162-173.
Hertlein, K. M. (2010). The integration of technology into sex therapy. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 21, 117-131.
Hertlein, K. M., & Stevenson, A. J.* (2010). The seven “As” contributing to Internet-related intimacy problems: A Literature Review. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 4(1), article 1. Retrieved from: http://www.cyberpsychology.eu/view.php?cisloclanku=2010050202
Lambert-Shute, J., & Hertlein, K. M., & Piercy. F. P. (2009). The journal-reading habits of MFTs. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 20, 28-45.
Hertlein, K. M., & Weeks. G. R. (2009). Toward a new paradigm in sex therapy. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 20(2-3), 112-128.
Weeks, G. R., Hertlein, K. M., & Gambescia, N. (2009). The treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 20(2-3), 129-149.
Hertlein, K. M. (2008). Introduction. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34(4), 429-430.
Hertlein, K. M., & Piercy, F. P. (2008). Treatment and assessment of Internet infidelity cases. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34(4), 481-497.
Hertlein, K. M., & Webster, M.* (2008). A systemic research synthesis of the impact of technology on couples and families. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34(4), 445-460.
Hertlein, K. M., & Lambert-Shute, J. L. (2007). Factors impacting students’ choices of marriage and family therapy graduate programs. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 33(1), 18-34.
Hertlein, K. M., & Weeks, G. R. (2007). Two roads diverging in a wood: The current state of infidelity research and treatment. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 6(1/2), 95-107.
Linville, D., & Hertlein, K. M., & Prouty, A. (2007). Medical family therapy efficacy: Reflecting on the necessity of collaborative health care teams. Families, Systems, and Health, 25(1), 85-97.
Hertlein, K. M., & Piercy, F. P. (2006). Internet infidelity: A critical review of the literature. The Family Journal, 14(3), 366-371.
Hertlein, K. M., Weeks, G. R. & Gambescia, N. (2006). El tratamiento del desorden sexual hypoactive del deseo: Un acercamiento intersistema. Revista de Terapia Sexual y de Pareja, 25, 12-35.
Hertlein, K. M., & Piercy, F. (2005). A theoretical framework for defining, understanding, and treating Internet infidelity. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 4(1), 79-91.
Hertlein, K. M., & Skaggs, G. (2005). Assessing the relationship between differentiation and infidelity: A structural equation model. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 4(2/3),195-213. (Reprinted in in F. Piercy, K. Hertlein, & J. Wetchler (Eds.), Handbook of the clinical treatment of infidelity (p.195-213). New York: Haworth Press.
Hertlein, K. M., Wetchler, K. M., & Piercy, F. P. (2005). Infidelity: An overview. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 4(2/3),5-16.
Piercy, F. P., Hertlein, K. M., & Wetchler, J. L. (2005). Introduction. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 4(2/3),1-4. (reprinted in F. Piercy, K. Hertlein, & J. Wetchler (Eds.), Handbook of the clinical treatment of infidelity (p.1-4). New York: Haworth Press.)
Hertlein, K. M. (2004). Feminist suggestions for the practice of medical family therapy: One therapist’s personal framework. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 15,127-136. (Reprinted in A. Prouty Lynness (Ed.). Feminist perspectives in medical family therapy. (pp. 127-136). New York: Haworth Press.)
Hertlein, K. M., & Killmer, J. M. (2004). Toward differentiated decision-making: Family systems theory with the homeless clinical population. American Journal of Family Therapy, 32, 255-270.
Hertlein, K. M., Lambert-Shute, J., & Benson, K. (2004). Postmodern influence in family therapy research: Reflections of graduate students. The Qualitative Report, 9(3), 538-561.
Hertlein, K. M., & Ricci, R. J. (2004). A systematic research synthesis of EMDR studies: Implementation of the Platinum Standard. Trauma, Violence, and Abuse: A Review Journal 5(3), 285-300.
Hertlein, K. M., Ray, R., Wetchler, J., & Killmer, J. M. (2003). The role of differentiation in extradyadic relationships. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 2(4), 33-50.
Hatala, M. N., Milewski, K. A., & Baack, D. W. (1999). Downloading love: A content analysis of Internet personal advertisements placed by college students. College Student Journal, 33(1), 124-129.
Hope, L. B., Milewski-Hertlein, K. A., & Rodriguez, A. (2001). Removing the gag that binds: The effect of political correctness on family therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy, 23(1), 33-49.
Milewski-Hertlein, K. A. (2000). The use of a socially constructed genogram in clinical practice. American Journal of Family Therapy, 29, 23-38.