Jean Mercer

Professor emerita of psychology at Stockton University and author of Someone Said Parental Alienation, an expert on family dynamics and parental alienation.

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Feb 6, 2025 • 47min

Do estranged parents have the legal right to be loved by their kids?

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.