Parental Alienation Is Psychological Maltreatment

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

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