Examining Parental Alienation Treatments: Problems of Principles and Practices

Mercer, Jean

doi:10.1007/s10560-019-00625-8

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“…Their experiences contribute to a growing body of literature around men's experiences of estrangement and parental alienation, yet this area remains contentious, and more research is needed to ensure interventions are informed by evidence (Harman et al, 2019). Current interventions that involve court-ordered separation from the preferred parent are not only ineffective but also potentially harmful (Mercer, 2019).…”

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“I've Never Felt Such Absolute Devastating Loss”: A Photo Elicitation Exploration of Men's Postseparation Experiences of Coping After Intimate Partner Violence

Bates

Taylor

2021

Partner Abuse

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Current research and statistics support that there are a significant number of male victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), yet less is known about how men cope with, and indeed move on from, these experiences postseparation. The aim of the current study is to discuss the findings from a photo elicitation study exploring men's postseparation experiences of coping after IPV experiences; photo elicitation as a method of interviewing is simply the use of photos within an interview setting (Harper, 2002), they are used as a stimulus to elicit richer accounts of the topic under study (Frith & Harcourt, 2007). We interviewed 16 men who brought photos that represented their experience for discussion. Interviews were analyzed thematically, and several overarching themes were identified: (a) power, (b) postseparation support, (c) systemic injustice and separation, (d) separation, impact, and loss. Men described the ways in which they engaged in mechanisms to help their “recovery” and help them to cope, but these efforts were often hampered by ongoing issues of power with their ex-partners, gender stereotyped treatment, a lack of support from systems they approached for help, and separation from their children. Findings are discussed in relation to current legislation and practice, with recommendations made around the need for tailored support and intervention to support men and their children.

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“I've Never Felt Such Absolute Devastating Loss”: A Photo Elicitation Exploration of Men's Postseparation Experiences of Coping After Intimate Partner Violence

Bates

Taylor

2021

Partner Abuse

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“…Based on a review of the more recent literature, it would appear that some critics of the use of the concept of alienation have adverted to these developments, or dismiss them without much discussion, or conflate different types of legal remedies and mental health interventions while continuing to repeat the same concerns despite these being actively addressed through these developments (e.g., Mercer, , ).…”

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“…During the last 10 years there has been a proliferation of publications‐ books, peer and non‐peer reviewed journal articles, chapters in edited books‐ and conference presentations and other trainings, discussing and critiquing various therapeutic models, interventions and educational programs, and to a lesser extent research on intervention outcomes (see for example, Baker & Sauber, ; Bailey, Dana, Bailey, & Davis, ; Dallam & Silberg, ; Drozd, Saini, & Vellucci‐Cook, ; Fidler, et al ; Polak, ; Fidler, Ward, & Deutsch, ; Faust, ; Greenberg, Schnider, & Jackson, ; Judge & Deutsch, ; Mercer, , ; Polak & Moran, ; Polak et al, ; Saini et al, , ; Saini, ; Templer, Matthewson, Haines, & Cox, ; Walters & Friedlander, ; Warshak, , , ).…”

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Concepts, Controversies And Conundrums Of “Alienation:” Lessons Learned In A Decade And Reflections On Challenges Ahead

Fidler¹,

Bala²

2020

Family Court Review

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There have been significant advances in understandings and practice related parent-child contact problems (PCCPs), with a growing consensus about some issues and continuing controversy about others. It is widely acknowledged that PCCP cases are most fruitfully understood from a multi-factorial perspective. While some cases may be totally the "fault" of one parent (a parent perpetrating violence or abuse, or a parent exhibiting alienating behavior), in many situations both parents bear some responsibility: focusing on a single cause is rarely helpful. Most professionals and researchers agree that the challenge in practice is to distinguish between false positives and false negatives for both alienation (or unjustified rejection) and realistic estrangement (justified rejection). There is continuing controversy over whether the concept of "alienation" should be used, especially in court proceedings, and a related disagreement about the extent to which family courts are now failing to respond adequately to cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) or child abuse when alienation is also raised. Continuing education, intentional exploration of alternative hypotheses, and active perspective-taking will contribute to effective professional involvement. Increased parent education and prevention can play an important role, although for the more severe PCCP cases the family courts system will continue to play a critical role. While more research must be done, given the complexity of issues, conclusive findings are unlikely in the near future. Legislators and family justice professionals must make decisions based on a thorough analysis of each family's circumstances in the context of our present knowledge, taking account of the limits of the law. They will often face the conundrum of making decisions in the face of uncertainty. Key Points For The Family Court Community:There have been significant advances in understandings and practice related to parent-child contact problems (PCCPs), with a growing consensus about some issues and continuing controversy about others.It is widely acknowledged that PCCPs cases are best understood and addressed by relying on a multi-factorial perspective, a family-systems approach and coordinated professional services.Attention to false positives and false negatives for both alienation (unjustified rejection) and for realistic estrangement (justified rejection) is necessary. For either of these types of contact problems and for cases involving elements of both, it may be in the child's best interest to remedy the strained parent-child relationship and for the child to maintain contact with both parents.Legal and mental health professionals involved in decision making, forensic and clinical assessments, and psychoeducational and clinical interventions face challenges in fact finding and correcting for ubiquitous cognitive biases. Continuing education, intentional exploration of alternative hypotheses, and active dialogue with openness to different perspectives will contribute to effective profess...

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“…En correlación con lo anterior, se han documentado en asuntos judiciales en los Estados Unidos que, como "tratamiento" a este problema, se decide que la custodia del niño o niña sea retirada del padre "alienante" y se traspase al padre o madre que el niño rechaza, los estudios arrojan que esto puede tener consecuencias en la salud mental del menor (Mercer, 2019).…”

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Alienación Parental a La Luz De La Legislación Del Estado De Tabasco, México

Lara-Andrade

Mora-Fonz

Suárez

2020

Rev. Invest. Univ. Quindío

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La Alienación Parental (AP) es una forma sutil de violencia que se da sobre todo con la separación o el divorcio. Desacreditación y rechazo de forma abierta o encubierta al hablar o actuar de una manera descalificante o destructiva del otro progenitor. Mientras que el Síndrome de Alienación Parental (SAP) se ha entendido como conducta de denigración o rechazo por parte del niño a un progenitor, producto de la influencia maliciosa de alguno de sus padres o incluso de terceros. El Código Civil del Estado de Tabasco, menciona en tres ocasiones la noción “alienación parental”, no como síndrome, sino a la acepción más amplia, sin que coloque a las niñas, niños y adolescentes en estado de indefensión y vulnerabilidad previendo que los padres desarrollen conductas que vayan en detrimento del o los infantes.

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Examining Parental Alienation Treatments: Problems of Principles and Practices

Cited by 20 publications

References 38 publications

“I've Never Felt Such Absolute Devastating Loss”: A Photo Elicitation Exploration of Men's Postseparation Experiences of Coping After Intimate Partner Violence

“I've Never Felt Such Absolute Devastating Loss”: A Photo Elicitation Exploration of Men's Postseparation Experiences of Coping After Intimate Partner Violence

Concepts, Controversies And Conundrums Of “Alienation:” Lessons Learned In A Decade And Reflections On Challenges Ahead

Alienación Parental a La Luz De La Legislación Del Estado De Tabasco, México

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