Picking Up the Pieces After Parental Alienation
How, exactly, should a family repair itself after the trauma of alienation? In previous posts, we discussed Dr. Richard Warshak’s Family Bridges program, which is designed to help families reconcile...
View ArticleThe Appropriateness of an Intervention for Parental Alienation
This can depend on a constellation of factors, such as: • How long has the alienation been happening? • Does the alienating parent acknowledge that he or she has been doing something wrong? Does that...
View ArticleCore Principles to Bear in Mind for Handling Parental Alienation
Scholars and practitioners recommend the following principles for resolving alienation: • Document what happens, and pay attention to people’s actions. Writing down comments, behaviors and reactions...
View ArticleWhen a Parent Breaks Visitation, Custody or Spousal Support Rules
Just because a couple has developed a parenting plan or the court has imposed rules regarding time sharing or financial support doesn’t mean that everyone will abide by those terms. What happens then?...
View ArticleWhen Exaggerated or Untrue Accusations of Abuse Enter the Picture
In previous works, we’ve discussed the horrendous problems that can be unleashed when you’re falsely accused of abusing or neglecting your child. Even if you clear your name and reputation – and...
View ArticleWhen Serious Health Or Financial Problems Afflict Either Parent
Parental alienation obviously doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Financial, emotional or personal stresses can lead to bad behavior from everyone involved and create negative feedback loops. For instance,...
View ArticleEvidence for Alienation As Child Abuse
As the target of unacceptable behavior, the targeted parent may feel helpless, frustrated and depressed. However, in addition to addressing these feelings and the needs underlying them, the targeted...
View ArticleWhat If the Alienating Parent Is Obsessed? [Part 1]
As we discussed earlier, psychologists generally recognize three “classes” of alienators. The most challenging type of parent is known as the obsessed alienator. Typically, the parent views his or her...
View ArticleWhat If the Alienating Parent Is Obsessed? [Part 2]
Here are some more insights – continuing from where we left off in the last post: • Use the court to protect your rights and force compliance, if necessary. Under certain conditions, the court can...
View ArticleDefining Success on Your Own Terms and Working Towards It
In this chapter, we touched on common practices that parents and therapists can use to reverse or at least stop the damage caused by parental alienation. We also explored some common obstacles that...
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