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Batman’s Traumatic Origins – The Atlantic

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Batman’s Traumatic Origins
An essay by Dr. Richard A. Warshak examining childhood trauma through popular culture.

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The Psychology of Alienated Children

A sequel to Divorce Poison, drawing on two decades of additional insight into parental alienation.

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Divorce Poison

Protecting children from bad-mouthing and brainwashing.

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The Custody Revolution

Understanding shared parenting and custody outcomes.

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Welcome Back, Pluto™

Helps children and teens step back from conflict, build empathy, and resist pressure to choose sides.

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Kids & Divorce (PBS)

Explores the emotional and legal aftermath of divorce, including perspectives on joint custody.

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    Stop Divorce Poison

    ByDr. Richard A. Warshak April 7, 2019January 23, 2026

    “Mother Teresa does not marry Saddam Hussein.” Judges and court-appointed psychologists recite this platitude when one parent complains about the other. It is meant to convey a sophisticated, balanced, it-takes-two-to-tango…

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    Frozen Grief

    ByDr. Richard A. Warshak July 7, 2018January 23, 2026

    “Dying would be easier,” wrote one mother whose children cut her out of their lives. Estranged parents’ pain, suffering, and grief are palpable to anyone who reads the comments on…

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    Backlash Against Parental Alienation: Denial and Skepticism About Psychological Abuse

    ByDr. Richard A. Warshak April 28, 2018January 23, 2026

    This post is in honor of Parental Alienation Awareness Day—April 25. A boy wrote a letter to his mother telling her that she belonged in a mental institution, that she…

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