In the chaos of a conflictual separation or high-conflict divorce, children often become silent victims - caught between loyalty, love, and survival. If you've ever felt helpless watching a child suffer from emotional manipulation, alienation, or trauma during a family breakup, this book offers both clarity and hope.
The Child Shield Method(TM) is a groundbreaking psychological framework developed by renowned psychologist Dr. Silvia Urban, with over 10 years of frontline experience supporting families through the most turbulent separations. With empathy, expertise, and practical guidance, this book offers a step-by-step model for protecting a child's emotional well-being - even when communication is broken and co-parenting feels impossible.
What truly defines a high-conflict separation - and how to spot the warning signs
How children experience conflict at different ages, and the long-term effects of emotional triangulation
The truth about Parental Alienation Syndrome, based on real research and field experience
How to implement the Child Shield Method(TM) - a 4-pillar strategy to restore trust, emotional neutrality, and psychological safety
Scripts, tools, and communication strategies to defuse tension and protect your child's identity and sense of truth
Support not just for parents - but for therapists, educators, social workers, and relatives seeking to intervene
Whether you're in the middle of a separation, navigating post-divorce conflict, or supporting a child who's been drawn into a battle they didn't choose, this book will give you the insight and tools to do what matters most:
protect their peace, rebuild connection, and break the cycle of damage.
You don't need to be a psychologist to use this book - just someone who believes that children should never have to choose between the people they love.
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