Parental Alienation Is Psychological Maltreatment: A 156 Page 8.5 x 11" Practical Evidence-Based Guide to Identify, Diagnose & Connect The Dots - Paperback

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