How does parental alienation fit into adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)? How much could it contribute to an ACEs score? Learn what ACEs is and how PA fits.

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Learn 11 possible motives for why alienators destroy children. Find out 6 facts we know about their behavior thru evidence-based research that will absolutely shock you.

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Learn the 8 behavioral manifestations experienced only by children who are victims of parental alienation.

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The impact of psychological abuse on the brain can impact a child for a lifetime. Learn how the brain forms and what happens when it forms under a toxic stress environment.

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Hear the 17 Tactics identified through research that alienating parents use to manipulate children.

1. Denigrading the other parent to the child to create the impression the other parent is unsafe, unloving & unavailable
2. Limiting the child's contact w the other parent such that the parent & child cannot share meaningfully in each other's lives
3. Interfering w the child's communication w the other parent such that the parent & child cannot emotionally connect during periods of separation
4. Making it difficult for the child to think about, talk about & look at photos of the other parent & thereby attenuating the attachment between them
5. Withholding love & affection when the child exhibits interest & affection towards the other parent
6. Allowing the child to choose to spend time w the other parent & then creating the impression that time w the other parent is optional & undesirable
7. Forcing the child to reject the other parent
8. Telling the child that the other parent does not love him/her
9. Creating the impression that the other parent is dangerous
10. Confiding in the child about personal & legal matters in order to induce the child to be hurt & angry at the other parent
11. Asking the child to spy on the other parent
12. Asking the child to keep secrets from the other parent
13. Referring to the other parent by first name rather than 'mom' or 'dad'
14. Referring to a new significant other as 'mom' or 'dad'
15. Changing the child's name to remove the association with the other parent
16. Withholding information from the other parent
17. Undermining the other parent's authority

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Do you know what psychological abuse is? Does parental alienation fit the criteria? Learn the exact definition of psychological abuse and the 8 categories it covers in this comprehensive evidence-based podcast.

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Learn 16 ways to possibly identify a child experiencing parental alienation and 7 possible ways to stop it. This information is critical for everyone but especially schoolteachers, school counselors and any child advocate directly involved with children.

Because parental alienation looks different on every child, this list, although helpful, is most not all inclusive.

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In this episode, I delve into the complex and often misunderstood topic of parental alienation. Parental alienation occurs when (typically) one parent, intentionally or unintentionally, influences a child to reject or distance themselves from the other parent, often as part of a high-conflict separation or divorce. This behavior is a form of psychological abuse that can leave lasting emotional scars on children and alienated parents alike.

I explore our definition of parental alienation, the signs of parental alienation, the long-term impact on children, and how manipulation tactics can distort a child’s perception of the alienated parent.

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Hi, I’m Cheryl Mefferd, founder of Parental Alienation Speaks.

For 10 years, my husband and I battled parental alienation firsthand. Like many, I believed that experiencing it meant I fully understood it. But after founding my nonprofit and educating professionals on the topic, I realized there were gaps in my knowledge—I wasn’t fully connecting the dots. This led me to dive deeply into evidence-based research, which helped me develop resources and gain the opportunity to speak at conferences worldwide.

In this podcast, my aim is to unravel the complexities of parental alienation and help you, the listener, make those important connections.

Thank you for taking the time to listen!