Stalking the Soul
Emotional abuse exists all around us—in families and work.
Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults, and Beliefs
In the post 911 world, people are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures who offer simple, black v. white, us v. them, good v. evil, formulaic solutions. The rise of the Internet; increasingly sophisticated knowledge about how to influence and manipulate others; and the growing vulnerabilities of people across the planet—make for a dangerous, […]
The Power of Two: Secrets to a Strong and Loving Marriage
This book details the communication and conflict-resolution skills that happy couples use to deal with differences. Psychologist Susan Heitler clarifies the basics of collaborative dialogue and shows how these techniques can be applied to even the most sensitive issues in ways that respond to both partners’ needs and help to strengthen their relationship. Use this […]
The Parental Alienation Syndrome: A Family Therapy and Collaborative Systems Approach to Amelioration
In this thought-provoking book, Ms. Gottlieb attempts to resolve the controversies surrounding parental alienation syndrome (PAS) by providing substantial empirical evidence from her treatment cases in support of the eight symptoms which child psychiatrist, Richard Gardner, had identified as occurring in the PAS child, and she further exemplifies the commonality of the alienating maneuvers among […]
Understanding and Managing Parental Alienation: A Guide to Assessment and Intervention
In Janet Haines, Mandy Matthewson, and Marcus Turnbull offer a comprehensive analysis of contemporary understanding of parental alienation. Grounded in recent scientific advances, this is the first book of its kind providing resources on how to identify parental alienation and a guide to evidence-based interventions. Recognizing parental alienation and knowing when to intervene is often […]
Parents Acting Badly: How Institutions and Societies Promote the Alienation of Children from Their Loving Families
In , Drs. Jennifer Jill Harman and Zeynep Biringen provide a thorough analysis of how and why parental alienation can insidiously gain momentum over the years, and how parenting stereotypes, gender inequality, and social institutions (such as family courts) all sanction and even promote the problem. represents a paradigm shift in thinking about parental alienation […]
Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue and Recovery from Destructive Cults
On November 18th, 1978, over 900 people including a U.S. congressman Leo Ryan died because of Cult Leader Jim Jones in Jonestown, Guyana. Over 300 were children forced to drink cyanide-laced Kool-Aid by their parents who believed they were doing God’s will. The techniques of undue influence have evolved dramatically, and continue to do so. […]
Mindful Child Custody: Thinking Outside the Child Custody Box
provides a new compass for divorced parents navigating the murky waters of child custody litigation in the face of the increasing erosion of their constitutional rights. Based on over one thousand child custody cases from throughout the United States, this book empowers the reader to take on the corrupted system armed with the latest scientific […]
Listen to Me!!! Your Child and Your Divorce
is a compilation of expressions direct from the minds and hearts of children. All are direct quotes, completely real, taken from deep discussions in the psychologist’s office. These verbatim testimonies make it easy for parents to better understand their children’s emotional experiences throughout the process of divorce. Divorce is an emotional and traumatic process, and […]
Selfies
“Brutally honest,” “guilty indulgence” and “inventive” all describe Gabriel Gilbert’s debut novel, The characters narrate this literary adult thriller, each one dangerously blind to the other’s truest nature. Carinda Campbell, a streetwise southern woman, seeks refuge in the wake of her ex-husband’s white collar crimes. Online, she captures the interest of Ray Welles, former Marine […]