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Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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 professionals can support families and children.

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Episodes

Episode 26: Interview with J Michael Bone, PhD

March 20, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In 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.

Episode 25: Children Affected by Parental Relationship Distress

January 14, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

A 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.

Child Affected by Parental Relationship Distress

January 14, 2024 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

A 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.

Episode 24: APA Recognizes Parental Alienation

November 28, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Am. 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 diagnoses. Also, a discussion on such controversy regarding the words "diagnosis", and "mental condition" is provided.  Please visit www.naopas.com or...

Episode 23: Dehumanizing the Target Parent

October 27, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

The 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 on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Dehumanizing the Target Parent

October 27, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

The 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 on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Episode 22: Covering Some Myths About Parental Alienation

August 02, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

This 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.

Episode 21: How Do Good People Do Bad Things?

July 22, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

In 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 information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Episode 20: Road Signs for Mental Health Professionals re: Parental Alienation

June 28, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Parental 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 the hard way.  Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Road Signs for Mental Health Professionals re: Parental Alienation

June 28, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Parental 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 the hard way.  Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Episode 19: The Counterintuitive Nature of Parental Alienation

May 27, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

More 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.

Episode 19

May 27, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

More on the counter-intuitive nature of parental alienation

Episode 18: PASG Pre-Conference In Person Training in June 2023

May 05, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MB

This 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 for your seat today:  https://naopas-learning-center.thinkific.com/courses/therapy-with-families Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbo...

Episode 17: How Courts Are Receiving Parental Alienation

March 27, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

A 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.

Episode 16: Boundary Violations in Parental Alienation Cases

December 20, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

A 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 parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Boundary Violations in Parental Alienation Cases

December 20, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

A severe, but frequently overlooked and understood are boundary violations that clearly meet the definition of abuse, whether it is directed toward a child or an adult. Counts and mental health professions must pay more and closer attention to this issue. 

Episode 15 Understanding & Treating Psychological Splitting

October 31, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Psychological 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 for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Episode 14: Measuring Children's Acceptance and Rejection (part 2)

October 10, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

This 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.

Episode 14

October 10, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

This 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. 

Episode 13: Professionals Working in the Alienation Field Need to be Trained

September 26, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Far 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 parents employ and suggests some of the damage that is done to children as a result.  Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more i...

Professionals working in the alienation field need to be trained

September 26, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Far 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 of such professionals working in this field to be thoroughly educated in Parental Alienation. This episode covers some of the strategies/tactics parents employ and suggests some of the damage that is done to children as a result. 

Measuring Children's Acceptance and Rejection

September 01, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Parental 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. 

Episode 12: Measuring Children's Acceptance and Rejection (part 1)

September 01, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Parental 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.

Episode 12: Measuring Children's Acceptance and Rejection

September 01, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Parental 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. 

Episode 11: New Alienation Article

August 06, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

This 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.

Episode 11: New Alienation Article

August 06, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

This 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. 

Episode 10: Hayden's Law

May 21, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

A 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.

Episode 9: Identification and Management of Alienation Cases

March 29, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

This 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 all the training opportunities available on the site. 

Identification and Management of Alienation Cases

March 29, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

This 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 all the training opportunities available on the site. 

Episode 9: Identification and Management of Alienation Cases

March 29, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

This 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 all the training opportunities available on the site.  Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alie...

Identification and Management of Alienation Cases

March 29, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

This 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 all the training opportunities available on the site. 

Episode 8: Traditional Therapy Fails in Severe Alienation Cases

March 03, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Our 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.  Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

Traditional Therapy Fails in; Severe Alienation Cases

March 03, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Court routinely order counseling and therapy for severe alienation cases and consistently these approaches fail. Courts need to know why this doesn't work.

Detecting Parental Alienation

February 01, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

The components of parental alienation are discussed so therapists and legal professionals can investigate and identify the details commonly associated with this phenomenon. 

Episode 7: Detecting Parental Alienation

February 01, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

The 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.

Episode 6: Parental Alienation and Attachment Theory

January 08, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

John 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. Evans.

Parental Alienation and Attachment Theory

January 08, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

John 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. 

The Lucifer Effect

December 23, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

This 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. 

Episode 5: The Lucifer Effect

December 23, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

This 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.

The Role of Attachment in PA cases

December 11, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Attachment  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. 

Episode 4: The Role of Attachment in Parental Alienation Cases

December 11, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Attachment  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.

Do We Believe The Children?

November 24, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

This episode focuses on Dr. S. Ceci's work on memory and memory contamination

Episode 3: Do We Believe The Children?

November 24, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

This 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.

Episode 2

November 15, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

discussing research on false memories

Episode 2: Research on False Memories

November 15, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

This 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.

Intro to Parental Alienation

October 18, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

This 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. 

Episode 1: Intro to Parental Alienation

October 18, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

This 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.