Article: The Influence of Social Media and Cognitive Distortions on Perceptions of Gender-Based Narratives
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First UK research into the prevalence of Parental Alienation in the UK entitled “Alienating behaviours in separated mothers and fathers in the UK”

We were delighted to unite an excellent research team and thank Sarah Boult for her tireless work in identifying an independent…

SUPERVISED VISITS have become a contentious issue within the emotionally charged field of family law. While contact centres are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of children during interactions with non-custodial parents, they are increasingly manipulated by parents…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑟: 𝐷𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑…

My brother and I are examples of these two types after international abduction and alienation. I was the straight A student where my brother ended up in a school for at risk youth. In addition, I was the golden child where my brother was the scapegoat. The experience was very…

In challenging times, self-awareness is our guiding light, illuminating the path forward amidst uncertainty. By turning inward and truly understanding ourselves—our strengths, our weaknesses, and our deepest desires—we gain the clarity and resilience needed to navigate any…

Dr. Mandy Matthewson gives a summary of the findings from her research, which involved interviewing and collecting data from adult alienated children, targeted parents, and targeted grandparents. Her presentation shares insights gathered from research participants on coping…

The Art of Emotional Reframing 🔄💔 When relationships end, it's common to feel conflicting emotions, a phenomenon known as #cognitivedissonance . Many engage in #cognitiverestructuring to ease this discomfort, reshaping memories to justify negative feelings towards their ex. This…

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Excellent resources by Spectrum BPD Specialising in Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma. Thank you. #complextrauma #BPD

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Negative behaviour between parents deeply affects children, causing confusion, insecurity and emotional distress. It undermines trust in parental figures, hindering healthy relationship formation and conflict resolution skills. Children may adopt harmful coping mechanisms,…

G A S L I G H T I N G T H E C H I L D
Gaslighting by an alienating parent is a deeply damaging form of emotional manipulation, exerted upon their own vulnerable child. This insidious behaviour involves a range of tactics aimed at distorting the child's perception of reality,…

When a parent engages in alienating behaviour, they manipulate their child's perception of the other parent, often portraying them as unworthy of love or respect. This manipulation can take various forms, such as speaking negatively about the other parent, withholding access to…

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
Children experiencing parental alienating behaviours will often show love or affection for the targeted parent while also expressing negative emotions or criticisms about them. Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort or tension that arises when an…

In the context of family dynamics, where one parent seeks to influence a child's perception of the other parent, the impact of suggestibility on children becomes highly significant. When a parent actively shapes a child's beliefs and memories through various means, such as subtle…

Ever noticed a child speaking like a robot, with words seemingly scripted by unseen hands? It's heart-wrenching to witness, as their thoughts and words are hijacked by external forces (the manipulative parent/person), leaving them devoid of their own voice and agency. Even when…

Preventing a #ParentalAlienation Train Wreck with Dr. Mary Alvarez, Lisa Rothfus, Chris Turner

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COERCIVE CONTROLLING BEHAVIOURS
Used on Children in Parental Alienation Dynamics
To learn more visit: emmm.org.au

Infographic by @AmandaSillars

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