PARENTAL ALIENATION FOR FAMILIES AND PRACTITIONERS: Q&A

Alan D. Blotcky, William Bernet

• Publisher: Charles C Thomas
• eBook ISBN:
  9780398094881
• Year: 2026

Parental Alienation for Families and Practitioners: Q&A consists of questions and answers that address a multitude of practical issues in a readable and easy-to-implement manner. The book integrates scientific findings with clinical knowledge, presenting critical information to families and practitioners. It is hoped that the suggestions and comments will inspire a sense of optimism and advocacy in readers. The book contains over 50 clinical and legal vignettes that illustrate and clarify the topics addressed in the text. These fictional vignettes bring the material to life in a way that is friendly and easy to understand. In addition, 18 drawings or other artwork created by real children are featured. The drawings are factual depictions of the children's perceptions of their personal circumstances and their family relationships. Some of this artwork is very powerful, manifesting angry feelings and bleak, distressing outlooks. It is believed these drawings reflect the mental state of children who are experiencing some aspect of PA. Indeed, the artwork supports the authors' contention that alienated children have an abnormal mental condition that needs to be addressed with both legal and therapeutic interventions. Each chapter concludes with several brief, annotated references under "Recommended Reading" for readers who may wish to learn more about a specific topic or identify an article or book that meets their needs. It will be of interest to social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, attorneys, judges, teachers, and clergy who are actively involved in some way with alienated families, as well as family members, who are faced with alienation dynamics on a day-to-day basis.

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