When the Legal System Becomes Part of the Family System
Rethinking High Conflict Separation Through a Systemic Lens One of the most uncomfortable realities in high conflict separation cases is this: Sometimes the legal system becomes part of the problem it is trying to solve. This is not a criticism of individual judges, solicitors, guardians, psychologists, mediators, social workers, or therapists. Most professionals involved in […]
Irish Courts and Parental Alienation
What the Case Law Actually Says and What Practitioners Need to Know The public debate about parental alienation in Ireland has become noisy, polarised and often detached from clinical reality. Some argue that Ireland does not recognise alienation. Others argue that the concept is nothing more than a tactic used to silence victims of domestic […]
Mother Alienated from her Child by the Father – European Court of Human Rights Decision
A significant ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of L.D. v. Poland (12119/14), issued on February 13, 2025. The Court found that Poland violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right to respect for private and family life. Case Background The case concerned […]
Detecting Parental Alienation
Detecting Parental Alienation (PA) in custody disputes is a complex and nuanced task, requiring careful assessment by mental health and legal professionals. Given that PA often presents as a child’s resistance or rejection of one parent, distinguishing between alienation, justified estrangement due to abuse or neglect, and normal developmental responses to parental separation is challenging. […]
Understanding Parental Alienation: Addressing the Pseudoscience Misconception
Parental alienation is a phenomenon that has sparked considerable debate in both academic and public spheres. Some detractors label it as pseudoscience, arguing that it lacks empirical support and clear definition. However, a thorough examination of the evidence reveals that parental alienation is a legitimate psychological and social issue, recognised and studied by experts worldwide. […]
The Dangers of Disinformation in Academic Literature Pertaining to Parental Alienation
Parental alienation may be an emotionally charged topic within the realms of psychology, family law, and social services. It refers to a situation where one parent (be it a mother or father) manipulates a child to reject the other parent, often leading to severe emotional and psychological harm for the child. The integrity of academic […]
The European Journal of Parental Alienation Practice
Editorial for the first Issue of the European Journal of Parental Alienation Practice On behalf of the editorial board and myself we would like to extend a warm welcome to this the first issue of the European Journal of Parental Alienation Practice (EJPAP). This is the first and only academic peer reviewed journal devoted to […]
Submission to the United Nations Regarding Parental Alienation
The United Nations have sought submissions regarding Parental Alienation (PA). Their preamble suggests they do not understand (or do not want to understand) the phenomenon and they seem to have a pre-existing gendered bias and prejudice regarding parental alienation. They suggest that all practitioners who support PA commence their assessments where it is assumed that […]
Get a Post Graduate Certificate in Parental Alienation Studies
The Post Graduate Certificate in Parental Alienation Studies arises from a collaboration between www.parentalalienation.eu and the Institute of Family Therapy Malta. It is designed to meet the identified gap in training in the area of Parental Alienation for parents, practitioners, voluntary and statutory agencies and staff as well as policy advisors. It is the first […]
Parental Alienation Europe – Third International Conference
Date for your dairy, Tuesday October 25, 2022. Here at Parental Alienation Europe we are delighted to announce our third international conference on Parental Alienation, scheduled on Tuesday October 25 online. This year’s conference occurs at a time of increased discussion and debate regarding Parental Alienation. For example, the Dutch Government announcing an agreed action […]