Parental alienation is a term used when a child rejects one parent for unjustified, unrealistic, or unusual reasons. This phenomenon most often occurs when parents’ divorce and the divorce or separation is usually highly conflictual. Parental alienation is believed to be a form of emotional or psychological abuse. The harm done to children subjected to parental alienation strategies are long-term and can endure throughout their lives.
As research indicates traditional interventions are typically ineffective with parental alienation, learning to identify the phenomena and implement appropriate interventions is imperative to helping children and families heal. The response to parental alienation is most effective when it is multi-disciplinary and appropriate treatment plans usually require legal and therapeutic interventions. It is also known that unwitting or informed professionals can inadvertently exacerbate the problem. Education is key!
The learning objectives of this class are:
•Help participants become knowledgeable about the history of parental alienation, including criticisms of parental alienation.
•Explain the prevalent theories of parental alienation.
•Provide parents with strategies on how to strengthen bonds with children.
•Teach parents strategies for how to respond to children who have been subjected to parental alienation.
•Suggest proven ways to manage your emotions and keep persevering.
•Provide support and knowledge to help you navigate the next steps in your parenting journey.
Aspire Too is accepting 25 participants for each date.
The Group will meet at Aspire Too, 1114 22nd street W, in the boardroom
Investment is $399/person, non-refundable, due at registration.
*Receipts will be provided for insurance*
Please call (306) 382-2391 to register or email reception@aspiretoo.ca with any questions.
Deadlines to register are May 12th (for May date), and June 3rd (for June date).