Book Synopsis
Much like putting on a pair of glasses to bring a blurred image into focus, the purpose of this guide is to walk professionals step-by-step through identifying Parental Alienation (PA).
This guide is intended for Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Guardians ad Litem (GALs), Attorneys, & Child Advocates.
Using Evidence-Based Research, This Guide Teaches You:
How Leading Experts Define Parental Alienation (PA)
Key Facts and Findings About PA
Definitions of the Alienator, Target Parent, and "Flying Monkeys"
How PA Aligns with the 6 Forms of Psychological Maltreatment (PM)
The 5 Essential Criteria Required for PA to Exist
The 17 Alienating Strategies Identified by Dr. Amy J.L. Baker
The 8 Behaviors Used to Diagnose PA, based on Dr. Richard Gardner’s Framework
The 3 Levels of PA Severity and How Each is Determined
8 DSM-5 Codes Commonly Used to Support PA
Potential Causes and Contributing Factors of PA
Study Findings Linking PA Directly to Psychological Maltreatment
Insights from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Study
and How PA Fits
Sinister Tactics Frequently Used by Alienators
Red Flags to Help Identify an Alienating Parent
Key Markers of High-Conflict Divorce or Separation
Practical Tips and Survival Strategies for Target Parents
Barriers to Recognizing and Reporting Psychological Maltreatment
The Roles and Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Guardians ad Litem (GALs), and Evaluators In PA cases