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

By Cheryl Mefferd BSN

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 PADefinitions 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 ExistThe 17 Alienating Strategies Identified by Dr. Amy J.L. BakerThe 8 Behaviors Used to Diagnose PA, based on Dr. Richard Gardner's FrameworkThe 3 Levels of PA Severity and How Each is Determined8 DSM-5 Codes Commonly Used to Support PAPotential Causes and Contributing Factors of PAStudy Findings Linking PA Directly to Psychological MaltreatmentInsights from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Study and How PA FitsSinister Tactics Frequently Used by AlienatorsRed Flags to Help Identify an Alienating ParentKey Markers of High-Conflict Divorce or SeparationPractical Tips and Survival Strategies for Target ParentsBarriers to Recognizing and Reporting Psychological MaltreatmentThe Roles and Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Guardians ad Litem (GALs), and Evaluators In PA Cases

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6LYDQZF
• ISBN13: 9798985456899
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Cheryl Mefferd
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"