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Treatment of Parental Alienation: Guidelines for Mental Health and Legal Practitioners

Alan D. Blotcky, PhD;William Bernet, MD

June 26th 2024

Mental health clinicians and legal practitioners can learn more about parental alienation and its treatment here.

A Silent Epidemic: Parental Alienation in a Child is on Par With Physical and Sexual Abuse

Alan D. Blotcky, PhD;William Bernet, MD

April 7th 2022

Parental alienation is devastating and toxic for the child.

How can we avoid false assumptions in cases of parental alienation to ensure better outcomes for children?

Avoiding the Pitfalls of False Assumptions in Parental Alienation Cases

Alan D. Blotcky, PhD;William Bernet, MD

December 10th 2021

Here’s how to avoid false assumptions in cases of parental alienation to ensure better outcomes for children.

Treatment and Prevention of Parental Alienation

Philip M. Koszyk, MD;William Bernet, MD

March 12th 2020

When parents take steps to end their marriages, the default arrangement for children should be shared parenting. Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, lawyers, and judges can help parents avoid irreparable harm.

Children of High-Conflict Divorce Face Many Challenges

William Bernet, MD

October 30th 2015

About 25% of children in the US live with only one parent; the fallout from contentious divorces often leaves them susceptible to any number of damaging scenarios.

The Psychiatrist's Role in Divorce Custody Battles

William Bernet, MD

December 1st 2004

When disputes arise concerning custody and visitation, mental health care professionals can inform and assist judges by performing competent custody evaluations.