Like many who have lived through the nightmare of parental alienation, I thought I knew all there was to know after experiencing it with my husband. But as I began speaking with child advocates, counselors, social workers, and other professionals, I realized that simply living through it didn’t mean I fully understood it. I wasn’t connecting the dots for them, and if I wanted to make a real impact, I knew I needed to bridge that gap.
This realization led me to dive deep into evidence-based research. Now, I’m passionate about combing through books, journal articles and other resources to uncover key insights that can make a difference for those going through this.
Through this podcast, I aim to break down the most important findings and present them in a way that resonates with you. My goal is not only to give you information that sticks but also to provide practical tools to help you along your journey.
Join me as I confront the psychological abuse of Parental Alienation with an evidence-based approach, delivering expert insights and actionable strategies to understand, navigate, and cope with its harmful impact.
The information shared in this podcast is drawn from my YouTube videos. If you'd like to dive deeper or watch the full videos, feel free to check out my YouTube channel for more in-depth content.
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Changing the Precedent of Parental Alienation: Sharp v. Keeler
Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Cyndall Sharp v. MJ Keeler explores the landmark case that challenged the precedent of parental alienation, revealing the court's critical findings and their impact on custody decisions.
17 Nov 2024
Changing the Precedent of Parental Alienation: Hanson vs. Spolnik
Marianne Lawrence Hanson vs. Edward Joseph Spolnik Court of Appeals of Indiana August 29, 1995 Join me as I explore this precedential 1995 custody case at the Indiana Court of Appeals. In this appeal, Marianne Lawrence Hanson (mother) challenges a decision that granted sole legal & physical custody of her 4-year-old daughter to Edward Joseph Spolnik, Jr. (father) largely due to her relentless use of parental alienation tactics.
In this analysis, we examine Dr. Richard Lawlor's expert testimony as a child psychologist, revealing the deep psychological impact of these alienation tactics on the child and the extent to which Marianne attempted to sever the father-daughter bond. Hear direct quotes from Marianne which reveal an angry narcissist intent on destruction.
Key legal issues include whether a "substantial change in circumstances" warranted the custody modification, the fairness of Marianne’s visitation restrictions, her responsibility for Edward’s attorney fees, and her contempt ruling for breaching a restraining order. Discover how child psychology insights shaped this custody ruling and how this court weighed the best interests of the child in this complex alienation case.
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“Hanson v. Spolnik.” Justia Law, 2024, law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/1997/32a01-9703-cv-79-8.html (http://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/1997/32a01-9703-cv-79-8.html). Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.
10 Nov 2024
Parental Alienation in Intact & Divorced Families: 3 Patterns
Did you know that Parental Alienation can happen in Intact Families? Learn 3 patterns used by alienators that were revealed by talking with 40 adults that were alienated as children in both Intact and Divorced Families. Hear what these children say about their alienators.
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Baker1, A. L. (2006). Patterns of Parental Alienation Syndrome: A Qualitative Study of Adults Who were Alienated from a Parent as a Child. American Journal of Family Therapy, 34(1), 63–78. https://doi.org/10.1080/01926180500301444 (https://doi.org/10.1080/01926180500301444)
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4 Nov 2024
Propaganda, Rewriting History & Parental Alienation: 4 Ways to Fight It
Alienators are masterful at rewriting history. Learn why they do it and how it's accomplished.
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28 Oct 2024
7 Ways Alienators Encourage Betrayal in Parental Alienation
Listen to 7 ways our alienator encouraged betrayal in our parental alienation nightmare.
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24 Oct 2024
How Alienators Undermine a Target Parent's Authority in Parental Alienation
How exactly do alienators undermine a target parent's authority? Learn ways alienators accomplish this and why.
The 17 Tactics Podcast is Here -->https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008 (https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008)
The 5 Categories Are:
Isolation
Fear
Erasing & False Memory Implantation
Undermining Authority
Encouraging Betrayal
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20 Oct 2024
How Alienators Use Rituals to Break Emotional Ties in Parental Alienation
Alienators use rituals to break any emotional ties a child has to a target parent. Hear personal stories of rituals used by the alienator to destroy their attachment to their father.
The 17 Tactics Podcast is Here -->https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008 (https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008)
The 5 Categories Are:
Isolation
Fear
Erasing & False Memory Implantation
Undermining Authority
Encouraging Betrayal
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20 Oct 2024
Fear: The Thread That Binds Parental Alienation & 6 Personal Examples Revealed
Fear is the 2nd tactic used most by an alienating parent. Find out why fear is used & hear 6 examples from our personal story.
The 17 Tactics Podcast is Here -->https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008 (https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008)
The 5 Categories Are:
Isolation
Fear
Erasing & False Memory Implantation
Undermining Authority
Encouraging Betrayal
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Website: ParentalAlienationSpeaks.com (https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/)
For Free Evidence-Based Resources: Printable PDF Brochures (https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/printable-pdf-brochures/)
Sign Up For My Free E-Course: Free Parental Alienation E-Course (https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/free-parental-alienation-e-course/)
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15 Oct 2024
How Isolation Fuels Parental Alienation: 8 Personal Examples Revealed
Isolation is the number 1 tactic used by an alienating parent. Learn why it's used and what it accomplishes in the alienated child. Hear 8 examples from our personal experience.
The 17 Tactics Podcast is Here -->https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008 (https://rss.com/podcasts/parentalalienationspeaks/1695008)
The 5 Categories Are:
Isolation
Fear
Erasing & False Memory Implantation
Undermining Authority
Encouraging Betrayal
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Website: ParentalAlienationSpeaks.com (https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/)
For Free Evidence-Based Resources: Printable PDF Brochures (https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/printable-pdf-brochures/)
Sign Up For My Free E-Course: Free Parental Alienation E-Course (https://parentalalienationspeaks.com/free-parental-alienation-e-course/)
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12 Oct 2024
The Power of Ambivalence in Parental Alienation & 4 Crucial Lessons for Kids
What is ambivalence? And how does an alienator use it to his or her advantage? Learn what ambivalence is and why it's one of the most powerful weapons used in parental alienation
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12 Oct 2024
Parental Alienation's Link to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Explained
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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12 Oct 2024
Who Alienates Children? 11 Motives & 6 Facts About Parental Alienation
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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11 Oct 2024
8 Behavioral Manifestations of Parental Alienation In Children: Key Warning Signs
Learn the 8 behavioral manifestations experienced only by children who are victims of parental alienation.
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10 Oct 2024
The Impact of Psychological Abuse on a Child's Brain: What You Should Know
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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10 Oct 2024
17 Parental Alienation Custody Tactics: How Parents Manipulate Children
Hear the 17 Tactics identified through research that alienating parents use to manipulate children.
Denigrading the other parent to the child to create the impression the other parent is unsafe, unloving & unavailable
Limiting the child's contact w the other parent such that the parent & child cannot share meaningfully in each other's lives
Interfering w the child's communication w the other parent such that the parent & child cannot emotionally connect during periods of separation
Making it difficult for the child to think about, talk about & look at photos of the other parent & thereby attenuating the attachment between them
Withholding love & affection when the child exhibits interest & affection towards the other parent
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
Forcing the child to reject the other parent
Telling the child that the other parent does not love him/her
Creating the impression that the other parent is dangerous
Confiding in the child about personal & legal matters in order to induce the child to be hurt & angry at the other parent
Asking the child to spy on the other parent
Asking the child to keep secrets from the other parent
Referring to the other parent by first name rather than 'mom' or 'dad'
Referring to a new significant other as 'mom' or 'dad'
Changing the child's name to remove the association with the other parent
Withholding information from the other parent
Undermining the other parent's authority
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10 Oct 2024
Is Parental Alienation Psychological Abuse?
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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10 Oct 2024
16 Ways to Spot Parental Alienation in School & 7 Ways to Stop It
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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10 Oct 2024
What Is Parental Alienation?
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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10 Oct 2024
Parental Alienation Speaks Intro
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!
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