Parental Alienation

Mental health practitioners confront a crisis in families: Parental alienation

By Tennessean, 12/18/2021 “…Alienating behavior refers to the intentional and purposeful maneuvers by one parent to sabotage and disrupt a child’s relationship with the other parent. These maneuvers can range from persistent bad-mouthing to false allegations of abuse to interrupt parenting time…” Read the entire article: https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2021/12/18/parental-alienations-negative-impact-children-divorce/8912074002/  

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What is Parental Alienation?

By Herrington Carmichael LLP – Lexology 10/26/2021 “… Parental Alienation is where a child expresses hostile feelings, unwarranted fear or disrespect towards one of their parents, commonly towards the parent with whom they do not live following the separation of their parents. In those circumstances, the child may resist or refuse to spend time with

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What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda

By Kristina Scharp, 10/14/21 “…Holidays are often a time of strengthening family bonds and relationships. But for those who have difficult relationships with siblings, parents and extended family, it can be a stressful and upsetting time. We asked Kristina Scharp to explain why family relationships sometimes break down – and some things to consider when

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Seriousness of parental alienation highlighted in recent case

By Lisa Baker, 11/3/21 “…Following a series of allegations and further applications by the mother, which were ultimately refused, Child B began to refuse to go to the father’s home and contact began to fail. In December 2018, the children did attend contact with the father but failed to engage with him. The father applied

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Parental alienation, partner abuse: Two sides of same coin, says CSU social psychologist

By Anne Manning, 09/09/21 “…Parental alienating behaviors are those in which a parent tries to baselessly turn a child against the other parent, usually during a divorce or separation, through actions like bad-mouthing, lying, guilting or rewarding….” Read the entire article: https://natsci.source.colostate.edu/parental-alienation-partner-abuse-two-sides-of-same-coin-says-csu-social-psychologist

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Identifying Parental Alienation

By Carol A. Lambert, MSW, 09/08/21 “…Parental alienation is the psychological manipulation of a child by one parent against the other parent. The purpose of Baker’s current study was to determine the reliability and validity of a four-factor model of parental alienation–unlike past models that looked at one factor–to help practitioners working with parents and

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Child Abuse Allegations: Sorting Out Lies Versus Truths

by Alan D. Blotcky, PhD, 08/25/21 “…There are 5 common beliefs that motivate a parent to lodge a false allegation of abuse against the other parent (table). If any of these beliefs are discovered, the allegation of abuse is likely false. Detecting these beliefs in a parent requires careful interviews over several sessions.…” Read the

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Watch: Why are we giving our children ‘poison’ to drink? Therapist speaks out on parental alienation

By Newsbook 05/14/2021 “…Children are ‘poisoned’ when they are exposed to denigration campaigns against one of their parents or reject a parent without any apparent reason, Systemic Psychotherapist Karl Wright explained…” Read the entire article: https://newsbook.com.mt/en/watch-why-are-we-giving-our-children-poison-to-drink-therapist-speaks-out-on-parental-alienation/

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Estrangement vs parental alienation: A legal professional explains the difference

By News 24 05/03/2021 “… Parental alienation is a sad by-product of divorce or other breakdowns between parents. It is, unfortunately, usually the result of deliberate sabotage by one parent against the other…”  Read the entire article: https://www.news24.com/parent/Family/Parenting/estrangement-vs-parental-alienation-a-legal-professional-explains-the-difference-20210503

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Food for Thought: Parental Alienation Syndrome

By Valley Press 04/14/2021 “…What can the alienated parent do? The most important thing you can do is stay involved with your child no matter what. It is imperative you continue to attend your child’s school functions, extracurricular activities, like sporting events, scouting etc…” Read the entire article: https://vp-mi.com/news/2021/apr/14/food-thought-parental-alienation-syndrome/  

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