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Parental alienation is a deeply distressing and, sadly, often unspoken issue that can have devastating impacts on family relationships and healthy childhood development. While the term is often (mis)used to refer to a myriad of relationship issues that can occur between parents and their children (mistrust, teenage rebellion, etc.), what parental alienation actually refers to is the act of one parent turning …
If your parent-child relationship has suffered a significant disconnect due to parental alienation and/or a high-conflict separation, you may benefit from (or be ordered to pursue) family reunification therapy. Reunification therapy is designed to, as the name suggests, mend the divide between parent and child(ren) and requires careful navigation as well as empathy, emotional resilience, and strategic intervention. While some …
If you are currently facing prolonged alienation or disconnection from your child, there’s no doubt you know just how painful it can be to feel isolated and left out of some of the most important moments in their lives. Parental alienation is, unfortunately, an all too prevalent phenomenon that occurs when one parent intentionally undermines or damages a child’s relationship …
Navigating a high-conflict separation can be extremely tricky, especially if your family dynamics have experienced a significant change or breakdown between one parent and their child(ren). Partnering with a trained team of reunification specialists as early as possible is one of the best ways to help restore trust, security, and wellness for all parties involved, and knowing what to expect …
Going through the dissolution of a relationship and moving towards divorce or permanent separation can be an incredibly difficult experience that brings out a wide variety of emotions as you navigate an uncertain and unfamiliar future. For those with children involved in the equation, it is crucial to move forward with caution, especially in high-conflict situations where both parties may …
If you’re struggling to manage your relationship with your child during a high-conflict separation or divorce, you’ve likely heard the term “parental alienation.” Maybe you’ve even come across “clinical” definitions that resonate with you and your current situation. However, “parental alienation” itself has a complicated history, and negative connotations in clinical, legal, and emotional terms. We believe that “parental alienation” …
