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[M]andatory reading for any custody evaluator or attorney involved in high conflict divorces where parental alienation is present. -- Margarethe S. Smith, M.A.
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Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) occurs when divorcing parents use children as pawns, trying to turn the child against the other parent. This book examines the impact of PAS on adults and offers strategies and hope for dealing with the long-term effects.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
MUST READ for ALL divorce lawyers, all professionals invovled in divorce litigation, school psychologists.,
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This review is from: Adult Children Of Parental Alienation Syndrome (Hardcover)
Dr Baker's takes a simple, yet highly effective approach which helps "outsiders" understand that, this parent imposed cancer of a phenomenon really does exist, and is not simply a transient condition that will blow over once the kids are grown.She is clear: Parental Alienation is a serious form of CHILD ABUSE. Easy to read, the subject matter captivates the reader as well as any fictional book, however, sadly these are true to life stories of pscyhological abuse as recounted by now, grown victims. Dr Baker adds scientific structure to validate and illustrate the pervasive impact of this form of abuse. Her "case study" approach makes it so clear, one can actually visualize the tremendous pain and suffering inflicted by the psychologically violent/abusive parent. As is evident by her title "adult children of parental alienation syndrome", adult children describe the anguish and emotions they endured in approximately 85% of the cases, by their own mother. Further, her work will help teachers, guidance counsellors and so forth to answer the question I have heard so often, "how can a child be so effectively brainwashed; how could this be? ". Dr Baker accurately, albeit harshly compares the tactics used by alienators as cult like. I will go as far as saying that I firmly beleive that Dr Bakers reference work will move **some** ethical professionals ( maybe even some lawyers ) to stop ignoring flagrant cases where divorce lawyers actually fabricate and fuel these conditions for child abuse, thus , scarring tens of thousands of innocent children each year. Maybe these "ethical individuals" may even take disciplinary action against those lawyers who fuel this abuse! I am so convinced, I have actually supplied copies to teachers as gifts, so they may recogize the pain some of their students may be suffering. Dr Baker,.... congratulations on your important contribution to society, and I thank you. I eagerly look forward to your next work. Hank Skotarczyk Montreal Canada
5.0 out of 5 stars
Parental Alienation: The Verdict,
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This review is from: Adult Children Of Parental Alienation Syndrome (Hardcover)
This is the final verdict to Parental Alienation. While the courts tie themselves in knots trying to decide if Parental Alienation is a syndrome or not, this work visits the consequences of Parental Alienation with the victims. Alienators are a horrible people that suffer from serious psychological problems and inflict on their victims untold pain. This book is a clarion call for the justice system to act, and save defenseless children from these predators. This book is very timely.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (60 customer reviews) 74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
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A "Must Read" for All Parties Victimized by PAS (and the Professionals Who Work with Them),
By PAS Parent - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Adult Children Of Parental Alienation Syndrome (Hardcover)
I'm the "targeted parent" 10 years into a PAS situation. My experience in the late 90s was that the mental health and legal professions were naive at best, dismissive at worst, about parental alienation and its devastating effects on both the child and the targeted parent. Using the experience of 40 interviewees, Dr. Baker describes the syndrome with chilling accuracy. I was particularly interested in the fact that she told the stories of the adult children, as it provided an opportunity to experience my family from my alienated child's perspective rather than my own heartbreak. I think Dr. Baker made some critical points that deserve books of their own: the risk that the alienated child will in turn become manipulative, the higher risk of adult depresssion, the never-ending nature of the targeted parent's grief, and others. The book offers practical suggestions for both the professionals that see PAS (or should see PAS, but don't know what it looks like) and for the victims. This book has earned a place in my permanent library and ought to be required reading for every family practice attorney, family court judge, MFC, LCSW, child psychologist, and family court special master. As a follow-up volume, I'd like to see Dr. Baker address the long-term experience of those she DIDN'T interview: What happens to the adult children who stay alienated?
40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still Hoping Dad,
By Frustrated in Pittsburgh - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Adult Children Of Parental Alienation Syndrome (Hardcover)
As a targeted father, I have been waiting for a book like this to be published for the past 5 years. Amy Baker writes about MY life and the frustration I feel at being victimized by an alienating ex-wife that the court system not only refuses to sanction but empowers through its lack of understanding of this syndrome. Amy Baker has described the behaviors that my son exhibits as though she is living inside my home. Through Dr. Baker's astute insight, I am reminded to stay in the struggle, as hard as it is at times, and to give my son unconditional love and understanding, especially when he is least deserving of it, for he is the real victim! Books like Dr. Baker's give hope that one day this syndrome will be understood well enough to be dealt with approriately in the court system so as to insure that all children have the right to a relationship with both parents. For if they don't,the results as indicated in Dr. Baker's book, are tragic. Thank you for giving words to such a big part of my life that is absolutely indescribable!
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Baker provides in clear language research based understanding of PAS,
By Robert M. Gordon, Ph.D. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Adult Children Of Parental Alienation Syndrome (Hardcover)
There are many articles stating PAS does not exist. None based on research, but advocacy. Yet, as a forensic psychologist, when I go to court, many times I cannot mention the term "Parental Alienation Syndrome" without an objection claiming that it is an "unproven" term. Or, if PAS is accepted, then there is the assertion that the so called Target parent helped to provoke the PAS. I asked forensic psychologists (most of whom did not support Dr. Gardner's views on PAS) to provide MMPI-2s from child custody evaluations, some with PAS some without (controls). I collected 158 MMPI-2s. I asked two professors (Drs. Stoffey and Bottinelli) work on the data coding and statistical analyses. They had no idea of the hypotheses. What we found was that both father and mother alienators were alike in using primitive defenses. Target parents MMPI-2s were the same as the controls.We relied on Bakers research to guide us. We quoted her heavily. She is an outstanding scientist and has contributed to helping children and their targeted parents. Her book will aid researchers and the courts alike. Our study can be viewed at mmpi-info.com An Expert Look at Love, Intimacy and Personal Growth |
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