Parental Alienation Theory:
Official Synopsis
Our new book, Parental Alienation Theory: Official Synopsis, summarizes the most important principles of parental alienation theory. This aspect of family law is highly polarized, and this document is a bold step toward consensus. This is a foundation for ongoing dialogue, since we invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to help us refine and expand upon these principles in future editions.
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Family law is fraught with conflict, and few issues spark more debate among mental health and legal professionals than parental alienation. When a child aligns strongly with one parent while rejecting the other—often due to indoctrination rather than legitimate reasons—the consequences can be devastating for families. Yet, professionals remain deeply divided on how to define, diagnose, and address this issue, creating further polarization in both policy and practice.
Parental Alienation Theory: Official Synopsis is a bold step toward consensus. This concise text brings together a group of experts who have developed a shared framework on definitions, terminology, diagnosis, prevention, and intervention. Designed as a foundation for ongoing dialogue, this work invites contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to refine and expand upon its principles in future editions.
By fostering collaboration and standardizing approaches, this book seeks to bridge professional divides and offer families a clearer path to resolution.
This page serves three purposes: to allow you to download the PDF or purchase your copy of the book; to allow you to provide comments, suggestions, and edits to the text; and to endorse the project.
Printed copies can be purchased from Charles C Thomas and most typical online vendors.
$29.95 — 978-0-398-09474-4 (paper)
$29.95 — 978-0-398-09475-1 (ebook)
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If you agree with the content of the book and wish to endorse it, complete the form below if you are one of the following
Individual Researcher
Individual Practitioner
Individual Child Advocate – such as an alienated parent or grandparent
Former Child of Parental Alienation
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If you would like to offer a comment or critique of the text, you may do so if you are one of the following:
Individual Researcher
Individual Practitioner
Individual Child Advocate – such as an alienated parent or grandparent
Former Child of Parental Alienation
…or if you represent one of the following:
Research Group
Practitioner Group
Advocacy Group
Professional Organization
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Parental Alienation Study Group, Inc (PASG), is a nonprofit international organization of mental health professionals, legal professionals, targeted parents and grandparents, and child and family advocates who are interested in the study of parental alienation.
