The Invisible Parent - The Dark Art of Parental Alienation

Anónimo

Sinopsis

What happens when the very same system designed to protect children fails?

That’s exactly what is happening right now in the UK family courts in cases of Parental Alienation, a form of post-divorce abuse.

Cafcass define Parental Alienation as ‘when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent’; yet experts, therapists and social workers are not trained to assess or deal with cases involving Parental Alienation. I spent years making my case to judges, experts and lawyers, all of whom failed to agree on what was actually happening between my ex-wife, my kids and myself. At the time it seemed like I was constantly trying to prove a negative, to find a new direction to reach my kids, and while all were promising, all ended in expensive dead ends as my ex-wife pursued her agenda.

If I had to sum up the experience of trying to prove Parental Alienation in the courts, I would describe it as being trapped in the backseat of a car while it crashes in slow motion.

The system is not fit for purpose. The family courts are slow and busy, burdened by the backlog of cases. Once you do get a hearing, they are often set months away and even then, traditional safeguarding assessments fail to detect Parental Alienation. The longer the child is away from a parent, the harder it is to stop the alienation, and the longer the issue remains unaddressed, the risk of the children suffering mental health and behavioural problems increases. Alienated parents also often display signs of post-traumatic stress: paranoia, anxiety and in some cases are suicidal.

It is my hope that this book will not only draw attention to the potential injustice in cases of Parental Alienation and the need for meaningful reform to prevent further irreparable damage, but that it will help a parent going through a family separation spot signs before it’s too late.

Disponible desde: 14/02/2022.

Humanidades y ciencias sociales

Otros libros que te pueden interesar

A Nurse’s War

Patricia Malcolmson, Robert...

The remarkable wartime diary of nurse Kathleen Johnstone
‘Warm, chatty and endlessly absorbing, this delightful diary brims with intelligence and humour.’ Wendy Moore, author of Endell Street: The Women Who Ran Britain’s Trailblazing Military Hospital
The second world war could not have been won without the bravery and selflessness of women on the Home Front. Women like Kathleen Johnstone.
This first-hand story of one extraordinary but unheralded member of Britain’s ‘Greatest Generation’ brings home with extraordinary lucidity and compassion the realities of wartime Lancashire.
In 1943, Kathleen, then thirty, was a nurse-in-training at the Blackburn Royal Infirmary. For the next three years she kept a meticulous diary of her day-to-day existence, leaving behind a vivid record of the real-time concerns of a busy, thoughtful woman on the frontline of the war at home.
Kathleen’s days were never the same. She writes in clear and lively prose about life in the hospital: of her fellow nurses, her patients, about death and dying, and the progress of the war as wounded soldiers returned from Normandy in the summer of 1944. She muses on being working class, wartime austerity, and her anxiety about examinations. Here too are dances, Americans and a POW boyfriend in Germany. Kathleen’s observations are witty, wry and astute – but above all relatable, even today.
Poignant and engrossing, Kathleen Johnstone’s tale of trauma, romance and friendship will leave a lasting impression.
Kathleen Johnstone's personal memoirs provide a unique perspective on the social history of 20th century Europe. As a top nurse during the war, her experiences with patients and her insights into the medical challenges of the time make this autobiography a must-read.
For fans of Grace Dent (Comfort Eating), and Mary Morris (A Very Private Diary).
HarperCollins 2022

Ver libro

A Rare Recording of Margaret...

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Hilda Thatcher (October 13, 1925 - April 8, 2013) was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first female British prime minister and the longest-serving of the 20th century. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. The following recording is from her 1985 address to the US Congress.

Ver libro

365 Days with Self Discipline -...

Roy Bowman

How to Achieve Success in Every Facet of Life by Mastering the Art of Self-Discipline 
Step into a transformative journey crafted for those eager to reshape their lives through the power of self-discipline. "365 Days with Self Discipline" presents an actionable guide, effortlessly weaving theory and hands-on practice to bring about genuine change.The Essence of Discipline: Delve deep into the underlying psychology of self-discipline and its profound role in achieving life success.Monthly Mastery with Simple Exercises: For each of the twelve months, encounter three straightforward, time-efficient exercises tailored to reinforce the theme of the month:Personal retrospection, SMART goals, and vision board creation in January.Budgeting basics, savings targets, and expenditure evaluations in April.Emotion recognition, mental habit cultivation, and work-life balance techniques in June.And much more...Harness the Power of Habit: Understand the crucial habit loop, exploring its integral place in cultivating discipline and embedding transformative routines.Optimal Environments for Success: Learn how pivotal it is to curate spaces and influences that encourage disciplined behaviors.Mental & Physical Synchrony: Dive into the profound relationship between physical vitality and mental strength.Triumph Over Challenges: Equip yourself with pragmatic strategies to surmount typical hurdles, be it procrastination or self-doubt. 
By the close of the year, not only will you have imbibed a treasure trove of knowledge, but you'll also be introduced to a range of effective strategies and conceptual tools, from goal-setting templates to progress trackers.

Ver libro

A Rare Recording of Bertrand...

Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Arthur William Russell (May 18, 1872 – February 2, 1970) was born in Monmouthshire, Wales, into one of the most prominent aristocratic families in Britain. Russell was a philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, prominent anti-war activist, and an outspoken opponent of nuclear weapons. On December 11, 1950, Russell delivered the following speech at the ceremony for his Nobel Prize in Literature.

Ver libro

BeCAUSE! - The fundamental...

Mark Bradford

Based on Freud's Pleasure principle, this book reveals the building blocks that further direct our energies and are responsible for every accomplishment, failure, and our very personality. 
Filled with citations to studies on such things as high achievers, diet, addiction and more, it takes a look at the granular level just above Freud's Pleasure principle. 
Ever wonder why something "comes easily" to your friend but is an uphill battle for you? 
Ever have a great success but have no idea why? 
You'll find out in BeCAUSE! 
From the author who brought you The Status Game™ series, OneSelf, and the psychologist-endorsed Three Voices. 
BeCAUSE! is an experimental psychology book that is an easy but deep read. Although it cites in-depth studies, it still finds a way to distill that for you in very digestible bites.

Ver libro

Aliens Myths and Mysteries

Phil G

This book is a collection of all the strange and bizarre things humanity has come across or indeed, created. From the Holy Grail to the Loch Ness Monster, from ancient aliens to quantum physics.

So sit back and join us on a journey into the world of mystery.

Ver libro