Welcome to our podcast Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond. We will discuss the resisting and refusing dynamic, commonly referred to as Parental Alienation, how you know it’s happening and what can be done about it. The literature and research will be presented and show how this form of child abuse is a traumatic adverse childhood experience. Parental Alienation can cause stress and trauma in high conflict divorces. These podcasts focus on how attorneys and mental health ...
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The Role of the Gaurdian ad Litem in Parental Alienation Cases Ep 33
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35:57In this episode, Robert A. Evans, Ph.D. and Dr. Michael Bone, Ph.D. discuss the role of the Guardian ad Litem in custody cases with parental alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS
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Therapist Role in Parental Alienation Cases PODCAST Episode 32
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22:15This is the first in a series of podcasts that will examine the various roles of professionals that can be found in family law cases that involve Parental Alienation. We will discuss potential issues that can arise with these roles (e.g., GaL, Custody Evaluators, Judges, etc.) as it pertains to Parental Alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or ww…
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A Brief Overview of Parental Alienation - PODCAST Episode 31
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17:07In this episode, we discuss the resist and refuse phenomenon of parental alienation. Dr. Evans discusses the following: Understanding Parental Alienation Looking at the potential causes The impact on children Addressing Parental Alienation Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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Splitting Behavior: What Is It? PODCAST Ep 30
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13:25Splitting behavior in children is frequently seen but almost always misunderstood. It is not evidence of child abuse as one might think, but a form of adjustment for children. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.
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Responding To Cases of Parental Alienation - PODCAST Ep 29
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17:53In this episode, we discuss Nick Woodall's article which presented the psycho-dynamics of child splitting in cases of parental alienation. I include looking at what works and what doesn't for intervention. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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Exploring The Alienated Child's Relationship with the Favored Parent - PODCAST Ep. 28
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23:43All too often legal and mental health professionals focus strictly on the rejected parent and alienated child's relationship. The real pathology is actually in the other direction. The focus needs to be on favored parent and the child. Because it is counter instinctual (unnatural; biologically inconsistent) for a child to reject a parent, when this…
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Impact of Splitting Narratives - PODCAST Episode 27
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17:57Alienation cases frequently find the professionals associated with the case also split in advocating for one side or the other when in fact they are supposed to be neutral or at a minimum supporting the child. Frequently researchers publish "me-search" supporting a position that reflects their bias. All one has to do is dig into their references an…
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A Discussion with J Michael Bone, PhD - PODCAST Episode 26
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29:20In this episode, we talk to J. Michael Bone, PhD, a parental alienation expert and consultant. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS
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Do You Know How Children Affected By Relationship Distress? – PODCAST Ep 25
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17:20A brief review of an article by Drs. Bernet, Wamboldt, and Narrow which presents a mental condition that is in the DSM-V-TR essentially describes Parental Alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS
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Did you know? APA Recognizes Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep #24
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22:05Am. Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization recognizes Parental Alienation as being included in existing diagnoses and mental conditions. This episode reveals communications between the Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG) and the APA that establishes Parental Alienation as a mental disorders as incorporated into existing diagno…
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Dehumanizing the Target Parent in Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep #23
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19:13The stereotyping, name calling of the target parent gets very little attention in our litigation cases, but the research in this area suggests it's a much bigger assault than is recognized. This episode presents some of the social psychological research that presents a warning. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information …
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Parental Alienation Myths – PODCAST Ep. #22
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18:26This episode discusses some common myths about parental alienation that are commonly found in court rooms around America. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS
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How Do Good People Do Bad Things? – PODCAST Ep. #21
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21:14In this episode, we briefly introduce the social psychology perspective of parental alienation. Spinning of the work of Dr. Zimbardo, a social psychologist who examine the evil doings of some ordinary people, we explored the notion that parental alienation can go beyond just the individual. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more…
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Do you know the Road Signs of Parental Alienation for Mental Health Professionals? – Podcast Ep #20
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23:23Parental Alienation cases don't always present themselves immediately and favored parents enter therapists' offices with hidden agenda. The indications that a therapist is about to be lured into a case are not always blatant and obvious. As it turns out this information is not taught in graduate schools and therapists frequently have to learn these…
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The Counterintuitive Nature of Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep #19
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18:13More on the counter-intuitive nature of parental alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.
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PASG Pre-Conference In Person Training in June 2023 – PODCAST #18
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13:02This is a brief announcement about a pre-conference training being held in Colorado this coming June on the topic of Therapy With Families in Divorce: What You Didn't Learn in Grad School. Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm Location: Colorado State University Lory Student Center Longs Peak Room #302 Fort Collins, CO 80523 Register f…
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What You Need to Know About How Courts Are Receiving Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep #17
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15:04A brief discussion on how courts are receiving parental alienation and some of the key features of parental alienation on which they are relying. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS
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What You Need to Know About Boundary Violations in Parental Alienation Cases – PODCAST Ep #16
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17:24A severe, but frequently overlooked and understood dysfunction is boundary violation. It clearly meets the definition of abuse, whether it is directed toward a child or an adult. Counselors and mental health professionals must pay more and closer attention to this issue. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on pare…
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What You Need to Know About Understanding and Treating Psychological Splitting – PODCAST Ep #15
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17:27Psychological splitting is the underlying defense seen in children who have been manipulated to align with one parent and reject the other parent. Courts and therapists need to be informed about how detrimental psychological splitting is and identify the correct procedure to treat these children. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com fo…
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What You Need to Know About Measuring Children’s Acceptance and Rejection (part 2) – PODCAST Ep #14
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16:09This episode is a continuation of episode 12 where the effects the alienating strategies on children is presented. Research shows these strategies and tactics have a strong negative effect on children. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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Did You Know? Professionals Working in the Alienation Field Need to be Trained – PODCAST Ep #13
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18:28Far too many legal and mental health professionals lack a comprehensive knowledge of Parental Alienation and, as a result, do damage to children. Albeit they're unaware of it. There is a critical need for such professionals working in this field to be thoroughly educated in Parental Alienation. This episode covers some of the strategies/tactics par…
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What You Need to Know About Measuring Children’s Acceptance and Rejection part 1 – Ep #12
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18:44Parental Alienation practitioners have wanted an assessment instrument to help identify alienated children. The PARQ has been demonstrated to be such an instrument and found to be highly reliable and valid. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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What You Need to Know About a New Alienation Article – PODCAST Ep #11
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16:02This episode discusses a new journal article that presents strong research about parental alienation and refutes some of the critics of the phenomenon of parental alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS
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What You Need to Know About Hayden’s Law – PODCAST Ep #10
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16:00A new law in the U.S. Senate poses serious problems for those dealing with the phenomenon of parental alienation. We all need to take steps to alert our law makers to amend this bill before passage. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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How to Identify and Manage Alienation Cases – PODCAST Ep #9
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21:59This episode explains the identification process of parental alienation cases and points out the pit falls frequently found in alienation cases, including the serious consequences of failing to properly identify such cases. Also, don't forget to go to NAOPAS.com and type in the word podcast in the coupon section in order to get your 50% discount on…
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Did You Know that Traditional Therapy Fails in Severe Alienation Cases? – PODCAST Ep 8
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19:24Our court system routinely orders counseling and therapy for severe alienation cases and consistently these approaches fail. Courts need to know why this doesn't work. Also, don't forget to go to NAOPAS.com and type in the word podcast in the coupon section in order to get your 50% discount on all the training opportunities available on the site. P…
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What You Should Know About Detecting Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep #7
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20:50The components of parental alienation are discussed so therapists and legal professionals can investigate and identify the details commonly associated with this phenomenon. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans
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What You Need to Know About Parental Alienation and Attachment Theory – PODCAST Ep #6
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22:25John Bowlby's attachment theory is a vital component to the phenomenon of Parental Alienation. Attachment is a key to understanding the onset and the consequences of Parental Alienation. This is an introduction to this aspect of Parental Alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr…
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Everything You Want to Know About The LUCIFER EFFECT – PODCAST Ep #5
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26:27This is a presentation reviewing Dr. Philip Zimbardo's book The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil and how this work is related to the phenomenon of Parental Alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans
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What You Should Know About the Role of Attachment in PA Cases – PODCAST Episode 4
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18:33Attachment or bonding is a critical process for humans. It determines how we interact with the world, not only as we develop into adults, but it plays a significant role in our ability to parent later on in life. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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Discussion: Do We Believe The Children? – PODCAST Episode 3
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25:43This episode focuses on Dr. S. Ceci's work on memory and memory contamination. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.By Dr. Bob Evans
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What You Should Know About Research on False Memories - PODCAST Ep 2
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16:37This episode discusses research on false memories. Topic includes a case Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D. was involved in regarding the wrongful conviction of Steve Titus and how false memories contributed to his incarceration. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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Welcome to the New Podcast on Parental Alienation Ep #1
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35:47This first episode introduces the concept of Parental Alienation and begins to explain how the phenomenon can happen in children who previously have had a loving, attached relationship with a parent. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.…
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