Help Alienated Kids

🎙️ Episode Title: Help Alienated Kids

In this episode, we reflect on a powerful video from the Anti-Aliénation Project titled "No One Is Helping the Kids Because the Experts Won't Work Together." Hosted by Madison McCain in conversation with Dorsey Pruder—both adult survivors of parental alienation—the video highlights the frustrating reality: children are being harmed while professionals argue over definitions.

We dive into the divide between two main schools of thought—those aligned with Richard Gardner’s Parental Alienation Syndrome and those, like Dr. Craig Childress, who advocate using established psychological abuse criteria found in the DSM.

This episode also explores the importance of elevating the voices of adult children who have lived through alienation, recognizing them as the true experts in this field.

Drawing from my own background in crisis intervention, child abuse prevention, and legal advocacy, I share insights into why the system is failing children and what reforms, especially in legal education and training, could make a real difference. 

👁️‍🗨️ Topics Covered:

• The professional divide around parental alienation terminology
• The real impact on children—told by those who lived it
• Legal system shortcomings and training gaps
• A path forward: five key areas where education on Parental Alienation is needed.
• Why survivor voices must lead the conversation

If you care about child welfare, family court reform, or the psychology of family trauma, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this critical conversation.