

Do estranged parents have the legal right to be loved by their kids?
Feb 6, 2025
Jean Mercer, a psychology professor and author, discusses the complexities of parental alienation. Danielle Pollack, a policy advocate, highlights issues with reunification therapy and its potential harm. Ansley Younginer shares her personal experience of being forced into a reunification process, shedding light on the emotional turmoil it caused. The conversation critiques the ethics of such therapy, questioning its legitimacy and the impact on children's mental health. Together, they explore the need for better judicial training in custody cases, emphasizing children's well-being.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Family Turmoil
01:30 • 10min
Navigating Estrangement and Reunification Therapy
11:21 • 3min
The Dark Side of Reunification Therapy
14:31 • 5min
Understanding Parental Alienation
19:04 • 3min
Navigating Parental Estrangement and Reunification Therapy
22:22 • 16min
Judicial Training and Child Custody
38:50 • 10min