Recommended treatments for “parental alienation syndrome” (PAS) may cause children foreseeable and lasting psychological harm

Q1 Social Sciences
S. Dallam, J. Silberg
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Abstract

ABSTRACT The coercive and punitive “therapies” recommended for children diagnosed with parental alienation constitute an ethical minefield and are especially inappropriate when used on children who have already been traumatized. Forced reunification against a child’s will and without taking into consideration the child’s point of view and emotional well-being, can be expected to reinforce a sense of helplessness and powerlessness in an already vulnerable child. Such “treatment” can be expected to do more harm than good, and rather than helping their well-being, could cause lasting psychological harm, particularly when imposed upon children who claim the parent they are being forced to reunify with is abusive.
推荐的“父母疏离综合征”(PAS)治疗可能对儿童造成可预见和持久的心理伤害
对被诊断为父母疏离的儿童推荐的强制性和惩罚性“治疗”构成了一个伦理雷区,尤其不适用于已经受到创伤的儿童。在违背儿童意愿的情况下,在不考虑儿童的观点和情感健康的情况下强行统一,可能会使本已脆弱的儿童更加感到无助和无力。这种“治疗”可能弊大于利,不仅无助于他们的幸福,还可能造成持久的心理伤害,特别是当强加给那些声称被迫与他们团聚的父母是虐待者的儿童时。
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Journal of Child Custody
Journal of Child Custody FAMILY STUDIES-
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期刊介绍: Since the days of Solomon, child custody issues have demanded extraordinary wisdom and insight. The Journal of Child Custody gives you access to the ideas, opinions, and experiences of leading experts in the field and keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments in the field as well as discussions elucidating complex legal and psychological issues. While it will not shy away from controversial topics and ideas, the Journal of Child Custody is committed to publishing accurate, balanced, and scholarly articles as well as insightful reviews of relevant books and literature.
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