Parental alienation is when a child strongly aligns with one parent (the alienating parent) and rejects the other parent (the target parent) for unwarranted reasons. In practice, the alienating parent ...

Frequently I will get an e-mail or call from a targeted parent asking me which of my books and writings do I think they should share with their alienated child, as a means of enlightening that child ...

The 2026 approach recognizes that children thrive when they can maintain strong relationships with both parents, free from manipulation or pressure to choose sides.

Prevention of the disintegration of families is such an important goal that judges, traditionally cautious, practical, and careful, can be enlisted to actively try to reverse the effects of a family's ...

Parental alienation is a situation where one parent systematically turns a child against the other parent. This can have devastating consequences for the child's emotional well-being, relationships, ...

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People who were raised by emotionally abusive parents are often faced with heart-wrenching decisions once they reach adulthood. Do they continue to put their livelihood at risk by staying in touch ...

Adults who are estranged from their relatives know how hard it is to finally let their family go for the sake of their own peace. While this decision can lead to significant healing and growth in the ...