News Articles - Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation Syndrome: What signs to look for

By KMVT, 04/14/2023 “…Idaho has the 7th highest divorce rate in the country and one unfortunate side effect of divorce can be parental alienation syndrome (PAS). A divorce or separation can be a traumatic experience for a child. PAS damages a child’s relationship with their parents, due to the children being manipulated into turning against one

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What is Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)?

By PsychCentral, 02/13/2023 “…Parental alienation syndrome is a term coined by the late forensic psychiatrist Richard Gardner to describe a phenomenon he witnessed where children were being turned against one parent, usually as the result of a divorce or bitter custody battle…” Read the entire article: https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-is-parental-alienation-syndrome-pas#1

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Do Personality Disorders Contribute to Parental Alienation?

By Psychology Today, 09/28/2022 “… Parental alienation tends to occur in divorces when one parent repeatedly displays extreme words and behavior about the other parent. People with personality disorders tend to have a pattern of repeating hostile and unpredictable behavior in the presence of their children…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/5-types-people-who-can-ruin-your-life/202209/do-personality-disorders-contribute-parental  

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Lessons Learned From Parental Alienation Cases

By Alan D. Blotcky, PhD – Psychiatric Times, 08/08/2022 “…Parental alienation as a mental condition is indeed founded on scientific research. In addition, there is a wealth of accumulated clinical knowledge of parental alienation in real-life, high-conflict cases. In this article, my goal is to discuss lessons learned from my experiences as an expert in

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