Dr. Warshak Debuts on HuffPost

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Dr. Richard A. Warshak

The Huffington Post invited me to write commentary for their new section, Divorce, that they are launching on Monday, November 8. I am pleased that the editor decided to include my post, titled Stop Divorce Poison, on the first day of the launch.

I hope this platform will further my goal of educating a wider audience about the tragedies left in the wake of divorce poison.

I will post the exact link for the article when I receive it on Monday. If people leave comments on the article perhaps this will reinforce the HuffPost editors’ decision to invite my contributions to their website.

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In Treatment

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Dr. Richard A. Warshak

If you have your antennae out for references relevant to parental alienation, you will find plenty. I have seen a couple of examples in the current season of the HBO series, In Treatment. For those unfamiliar with this series, each episode depicts a condensed psychotherapy session with one of four patients who are followed through the season. The writing is tight, moving, and insightful. The acting is superb. From HBO’s website: Continue reading →

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Taking Parental Alienation Seriously – Brazil’s New Law

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Dr. Richard A. Warshak

In the wake of the Sean Goldman episode, Brazil’s President has signed legislation defining parental alienation and arming judges with powerful remedies to assist alienated children.

The law defines an act of parental alienation as “the interference in a child’s or adolescent’s psychological training promoted or induced by either parent, by grandparents, or by those who hold the child or adolescent under their authority, guardianship, or surveillance to reject one of the parents, or that hampers building or maintaining bonds with them.” A better translation was posted on March 28, 2011. Read the entire act

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A Note of Appreciation

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Dr. Richard A. Warshak

By posting this entry the day after the blog’s debut, I don’t want to create the impression that I will be able to blog on a daily basis. But I had to post this because I wanted to say that I am deeply touched by the very many well-wishers who took the time to send encouraging words and advice via email and comments posted to the blog. They let me know that my voice is being heard and is making a difference.

I began to reply to each comment individually, but it did not take long for me to realize that if I did that, I could forget about getting any other projects done. The other task was to read all the comments and decide which to publish. I approved all comments except those that contain case-specific information. My concern is that these comments identify the writer by name. It is conceivable that the posting of the comment could have a negative impact on the writer or the writer’s family and I do not want to take that chance.

Although the blog was officially launched only yesterday, the early feedback, and the volume of feedback, make me glad I have moved into this realm. My only concern now is to find the time to make regular contributions.

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Introducing Plutoverse™

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Dr. Richard A. Warshak

Why a blog?

  1. It allows me to post ideas and information in a more timely manner than is possible with my website.
  2. When I add new material to the website, this blog will direct your attention to the additions, as well as other material on the site that you may have overlooked.
  3. I hope the blog will be a forum for sharing thoughts on a wide range of interests beyond my work on divorce, child custody, and parental alienation.
  4. A blog provides an avenue for moderated comments from readers. This type of dialog lets me know how my blog entries are being received and helps me sharpen my thinking and writing.

Why Plutoverse?

Pluto’s demotion from the status of a planet in our solar system is an apt metaphor for parental alienation. Estranged children no longer consider the rejected parent as part of their family. The parent has been “plutoed.” Pluto also symbolizes the alienated child, who feels cut off from an entire family. Finally, Pluto’s long distance away from Earth symbolizes the emotional distance between alienated children and the family they reject. Learn more.

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