Parental alienation is, at its core, a profound attachment disorder where a child is psychologically manipulated to reject a parent they once loved. This is a form of psychological abuse rooted in coercive control, triangulation, and projection onto the alienated or ‘target’ parent. The alienating parent often engages in a cycle of deceit and manipulation, projecting unresolved personal issues onto the relationship between the child and the other parent. It’s a dynamic where the child’s genuine needs and emotional security are disregarded, with the alienating parent instead using the child as a tool to meet their own psychological needs.
Many of these behaviours are driven by traits associated with cluster B personality disorders, where characteristics like narcissism, deep-seated fear of abandonment, and hostility towards the other parent can foster an intense drive to “punish” that parent. The alienating parent cannot see beyond their own needs and vendettas, resulting in a delusional mindset where they feel justified in severing the bond between their child and the co-parent. This distorted view places their own emotional fulfilment above the child’s right to a healthy, loving relationship with both parents, disregarding the immense psychological harm it inflicts on the child.
I have been through the injustice, grief and trauma of alienation, and am totally invested in helping others. As well as my daily posts, I offer 1:1 coaching, and a 9-step program. I’m glad to say clients who do my program talk of gaining emotional and mental resilience and peace of mind, often within just a few weeks of starting. I help my clients understand and deal with their alienated child/ren, the alienating parent, plus how to overcome and survive the many challenges. Please send me a message if you are interested to know more, or you can visit my website.
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