Product Description
by Cheryl Mefferd Bsn (Author)
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
Number of Pages: 158
Dimensions: 0.34 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: April 27, 2025
