Lorandos and Bernet Parental Alienation – Science and Law
This is the most comprehensive book currently available regarding the scientific and legal aspects of parental alienation. This book features the Five-Factor Model for the identification of parental alienation.
Ludmer The Case Against Children’s Counsel
In cases of parental alienation, appointing an attorney for the child is fraught with danger.
Lee-Maturana Matthewson and Dwan Targeted Parents Surviving Parental Alienation: Consequences of the Alienation and Coping Strategies
This research addresses how parental alienation affects targeted parents, and how they cope with this condition.
Heitler What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
PASG member Susan Heitler wrote this article for her blog on the website.
Introduction to PASG
Read basic information about Parental Alienation Study Group.
Joshi Parental Alienation: Remedies
This article, written by PASG member Ashish Joshi, recommends interventions for parental alienation. The article focuses on several myths regarding parental alienation that frequently come up in legal settings.
Joshi Parental Alienation: The Problem
This article, written by PASG member Ashish Joshi, provides a broad overview of parental alienation and related topics. Although it is primarily directed at legal professionals, it is good reading for the general public.
FAQ – Is parental alienation child abuse?
Yes, mental health and legal authorities everywhere consider causing severe parental alienation to be a form of child psychological abuse.
FAQ – What about DSM- and parental alienation?
The concept of parental alienation is in DSM-5, but not the actual words.
FAQ – Is an alienated child mentally kidnapped?
Yes, the alienated child is mentally kidnapped and brainwashed.