Fredric Rabinowitz

Professor, Chair
Psychology

Frederic Rabinowitz

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychotherapy with men  

  • Men's depression

  • Group psychotherapy with men

  • Counseling process

Education

1984 Ph.D., counseling psychology

University of Missouri

1980 M.A, clinical psychology

Loyola University

1978 B.A., psychology

Ithaca College

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Contact

Bekins-Holt Hall
104
P: 909.748.8670
E: fredric_rabinowitz@redlands.edu

Dr. Fredric Rabinowitz is a psychologist and professor at the University of Redlands. His most recent research publication resulted from 13 years of work as a key architect and author of the American Psychological Association's first-ever "Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men." 

 

Professional Background

  • Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 2015-2016
  • Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 2008-2015

  • Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 2005-2008

  • President, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, American Psychological Association, 2005

  • Johnston Center for Integrative Studies Interim Director, Fall 2004

  • Faculty Review Committee 2002-2004; Chair FRC 2003-2004; 2017-2018

  • Resident Director, University of Redlands Salzburg, Austria Program 1999-2001

  • Professor, Psychology Department and Johnston Center (1984-Present)

Courses Offered

Counseling

Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

Abnormal Psychology

Personality Theories

Psychology oriented Johnston Seminars

Publications, Presentations and Panels

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2019). Deepening group psychotherapy with men. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Rochlen, A. & Rabinowitz, F. E. (Eds.) (2014). Breaking barriers in counseling men: Insights and innovations. New York: Routledge.

Rabinowitz, F. E. & Cochran, S. V. (2002). Deepening psychotherapy with men. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Cochran, S. V. & Rabinowitz, F. E. (2000). Men and depression: Clinical and Empirical Perspectives. San Diego: Academic Press.

Rabinowitz, F.E. & Cochran, S.V. (1994). Man alive: A primer of men's issues. Monterey, California: Brooks/Cole.

Published Articles and Book Chapters

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2017). Men's group therapy. In K.L. Nadal, S.L. Mazzula, S.L., & D.P. Rivera, D.P. (Eds.). Sage Encyclopedia of Psychology and Gender. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Rabinowitz, F. E. (2017). Entering the No Cry Zone: Men and Chords of Connection. In A. Blume-Marcovici (Ed.). When Therapists Cry: Reflections on therapists' tears in therapy, (pp. 155-164). New York: Routledge.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2016 update). Crossing the no cry zone: Doing psychotherapy with men. http://continuingedcourses.net/active/courses/courses.php Continuing Education.Net.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2015). Counseling Men. Sage Video Series. http://sk.sagepub.com/video/counseling-men-rabinowitz-inpr Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Rabinowitz, F. E. (2014). Counseling men in groups. In M. Englar-Carlson, M. Evans, & T. Duffey (Eds.), A Counselor's Guide to Working with Men (pp. 55-70). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2014). Innovative group counseling with men. In A. Rochlen & F.E. Rabinowitz (Eds.). Breaking Barriers in Counseling Men: Insights and Innovations. (pp.67-76). New York: Routledge.

Shepard, D., & Rabinowitz, F. E. (2013). The power of shame in depressed men: Implications for counselors. Journal of Counseling and Development, 91, 451-457.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2012). Men and Depression. Mena and Masculinity Video Series, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 978-1-4338-1064-0

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2012). Afterword: Understanding the impact of therapy with men from a male perspective. In H.B. Sweet (Eds.). Gender in the Therapy Hour. (pp.281-288). New York: Routledge.

Rabinowitz, F. E. (2011). Behind the mask: A primer on understanding the male partner in couples therapy. In D. Shepard and M. Harway (Eds.). Counseling Men in Couples Therapy. (pp.37-55). New York: Routledge.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2010). Calling Jack's Bluff. In J. Kottler and J. Carlson (Eds.). Duped: Lies and Deception in Psychotherapy. (pp.193-198). New York: Routledge.

Rabinowitz, F.E. & Cochran, S.V. (2008). Men and therapy: A case of masked male depression. Clinical Case Studies, 7, 575-591.

Rabinowitz, F.E. & Cochran, S.V. (2007). Men and depression: Implications for counselors. Counseling and Human Development, 40 (1), 1-12.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2007). The Abc's of what happens in a men's group. The Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity Bulletin, 12 (2).

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2006). Crossing the no cry zone: Doing psychotherapy with men. Continuing Education.Net.

Rabinowitz, F. E. (2006). Thawing the ice man. In M. Englar-Carlson and M. A. Stevens (Eds.). In the room with men: A casebook of therapeutic change. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Rabinowitz, F.E. & Van Hyfte, G. (2004). The Post-T group era at Johnston: The fire is still alive. In K. Ogren and W. McDonald (Eds.). Hard travelin' and still havin' a good time: Innovative living and learning at the Johnston Center 1979-2004. Victoria, Canada: Tafford Press.

Cochran, S. V. & Rabinowitz, F. E. (2003). Gender-sensitive recommendations for assessment and treatment of depression in men. Professional Psychology, 34, 132-140.

Cochran, S.V. & Rabinowitz, F.E. (2002). Recommendations for clinicians concerning psychotherapy with men. Clinician's Research Digest, Supplemental Bulletin, 26, 1-2.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (2002). Utilizing the body in therapy with men. Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity Bulletin, 8, 12-13.

Van Hyfte, G.V. & Rabinowitz, F.E. (2001). "Fraternity men and same gender intimacy." Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity Bulletin, 6, 14-15.

Rabinowitz, F. E. (2001, 2005). Group therapy for men. In G. R. Brooks & G. E. Good (Eds.). The new handbook of psychotherapy and counseling with men, (pp. 603-621). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Rabinowitz, F. E. (2000). Austrian men: Private, strong, and alone. Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity Bulletin, 5, 17-19.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1998). Psychotherapy with depressed middle aged men: A grief based model. Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity Bulletin, 3, 16-17.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1997). Teaching counseling through a semester long role play. Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision, 36, 3, 216-223.

Rabinowitz, F.E., Sutton,L., Schutter, T., Brown, A.,Krizo, C., Larsen, J.,Styn,J., Welander, A., Wilson, D. & Wright, S. (1997). Helpfulness to lost tourists. Journal of Social Psychology, 137, 4, 502-509.

Cochran, S.V., & Rabinowitz, F.E. (1996). Men, loss, and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 33 (4), 593-600.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1995). Creating the multiple personality: An experiential demonstration for an undergraduate abnormal psychology class. In M. Ware & D. Johnson (Eds.) Handbook of demonstrations and activities in Teaching of Psychology (Vol. 3). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1994). The impact of an interpersonal encounter group class for American college students studying abroad. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 19, 38-42.

Rabinowitz, F.E., Colmar, C., Elgie, D., Hale, D., Niss, S., Sharp, B., & Sinclitico, J. (1993). Dishonesty, indifference, or carelessness in souvenir shop transactions. Journal of Social Psychology, 133, 73-79.

Good, G. & Rabinowitz, F.E. (1992). Alexander Lowen: An energetic man. Journal of Counseling and Development, 71, 3-6.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1991). The male to male embrace: Breaking the touch taboo in a men's therapy group. Journal of Counseling and Development, 69, 574-576.

Rabinowitz, F.E., Good, G. & Cozad, L.M. (1990). Rollo May: A man of meaning and myth. In P.P. Heppner (ed.). Pioneers in Counseling and Human Development: Personal and Professional Perceptions. Alexandria, VA: American Association of Counseling and Development Press.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1989). Creating the multiple personality: An experiential demonstration for an undergraduate abnormal psychology class. Teaching of Psychology, 16(2), 69-71.

Rabinowitz, F.E., Good, G., & Cozad, L.M. (1989). Rollo May: A man of meaning and myth. Journal of Counseling and Development, 67(8),436-441.

Rabinowitz, F.E. & Cochran, S.V. (1987). Counseling men in groups. In M. Scher, M. Stevens, G. Good & G. Eichenfeld (Eds.), The Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy with Men. (pp. 51-67) Beverley Hills: Sage Publications.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1987). A life transition seminar for freshman college students. Journal of College Student Personnel, 28, 282-283.

Rabinowitz, F.E., Heppner, P.P., & Roehlke, H.J. (1986). A descriptive study of process and outcome variables of supervision over time. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 33, 292-300.

Rabinowitz, F.E. (1984). An investigation of the supervision process over time. Dissertation Abstracts International, 45, 2457A.

Cochran, S.V. & Rabinowitz, F.E. (1983). An experiential men's group for the university community. Journal of College Student Personnel, 24, 163-164.

Heppner, P.P., Hibel, J., Neal, G., Weinstein, C., & Rabinowitz, F.E. (1982). Personal problem-solving: A descriptive study of individual differences. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 29, 580-590.

Awards, Honors, Grants

  • Armacost Faculty Alumni Award 2010
  • American Psychological Association Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity Distinguished Service Award 2010
  • Fellow, American Psychological Association 2004
  • University Outstanding Research Award 2001-2002

  • Professor of the Year 2001-2002 San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Mortar Board Professor of Year 1996-97

  • University of Redlands Outstanding Teaching Award 1995