Parental Alienation is when a child allies himself or herself strongly with one parent (the preferred or favored parent) and rejects a relationship with the other parent (the alienated or rejected parent).
Navigating through the trenches with a child who once loved you but now claims to hate you, rejects you, or refuses visitation can be a tough terrain without having a skilled guide.
People tend to make assumptions about the world and the people with whom they interact. Perhaps a new person you met did not give a good first impression.
Whether we are a parent, grandparent, neighbor, or a helping professional, we all can find opportunities to educate others about the damaging effects of child physical and/or emotional abuse.
Resources for Parental Alienation.
There is a form of child abuse, unfortunately, that often goes unrecognized. It is not easily detected due to the absence of physical manifestations. .
When a parent endures parental alienation, various emotions materialize. Some are angry and others feel helpless.
Texas Premier Counseling Services (Texas PCS) provides individual counseling, family counseling and group counseling. We specialize in the treatment of individuals who sexually abuse others, troubled parent-child relationships, as well as helping individuals, couples, and families identify and improve the issues and concerns that matter the most to them.
