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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PARENTS OF ALIENATED CHILDRENS NETWORK
FIRST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Southern California Parental AlienationWorkshop:
A COMMUNITY RESPONDSNovember 13, 2010
Featuring Dr. Amy J.L. Baker, Ph.D.Karen Lebow, MA, MSW, LCSWValerie R. Houghton, RN, MFT, Esq.
Glenda Gerda, MA
Albert R. Gibbs, Ph.D.
California State University at Northridge
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The Exponential Impact of
Alienation
Presented by Valerie R. Houghton
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The Emotional Impact
The Letter from Sally(a pseudonym)
The Comments from Sallys Mom- the Targeted Parent
And The Impact on Each Family, Adult and ChildDepends on a Multitude of Factors
Check Our Own Pulse First
Developing the Inner Swan
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Several Factors Can Influence theIntensity of a Childs Reaction to
Parental Loss
These Factors Include:
1. Developmental Stage
2.Temperament
3. Trauma
4. Family Dynamics and Capacity
5. Details of the Events Leading Up to the Loss
6. Available Supports
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Development WhichRequires Adults
Infancy: Attachment: birth-18 months
Toddlers: Autonomy/Emotional Safety: 18 months - 3 years
Preschoolers: Differentiation/Power and Influence: 3-5 years
Early School Years: Affiliation and Choice: 5-8 years
Pre-Adolescence: Knowing Self & Reading Others: 9 -12 years
Adolescence: Identity and Risk Prevention: 13 + years
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Temperament & Coping
1. Aivi Level2. Rhhmici3. Approach-Widwal4. Adaptabili5. Intensi of Reaion6. Threshold of
responsiveness7. Quali of mood8. Diibili9. Aention span
(From: Chess & Thomas, 1977)
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Family Dynamics and Capacity
Family Members Coping Styles: Families who are on
Hold, Families Who Act in Parallel, Families Who Are
Estranged and the Turbulent Families
And Lets Talk About Trauma
Its All About the Fit
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Symptoms of PTSD
1. Reduced Involvement with Peers and Activities
2. Numbness of Responsiveness
3. Constriction of Emotion
4. Dissociative States
5. Foreshortened View of the Future
6. Flashbacks or Intrusive Recollection of Trauma
7. Reenactment of of the Trauma through play/words
8. Avoidance of Traumatic Cues (things or people who
are reminders of the event)
9. Lack of Concentration
10. Hyper-arousal, Hyper-alertness, Hyper-vigilance
11. Sleep Disturbances
12. Distractibility
( From Silent Victims: Children Who Witness Violence)
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Physiological Impact
Dr. Bruce Perrys Work
Cortisol, PET Scans and the FourthCentury Turf Wars which Created the
Artificial Mind/Body Distinction
CDC, NIMH, ACE Studies AboutChild Treatment and Health Outcomes
TF-CBT Treatment Outcome Studiesfor Post Trauma (Trauma-FocusedCognitive Behavioral Treatment whichis Evidence-Based) (12-18 sessions withthe Child and Parent in Tandem andConjoint)
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What the Bleep?
Movie re: Meeting of the PhysicistsDemonstrating the Effects of Kind
Words and Hostile Words on Waterin Petrie Dishes and Questionsabout the Impact on the Physiologyof Humans
Louise Hays You Can Heal YourLife
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Brain Development
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Long Term RelationalImpact
The Story of Dick and Jayne
Ability to Bond/AttachmentIssues in Adulthood
Multigenerational Patterns:Hatfields and McCoys Andthe Beat Goes On
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More AboutMultigenerational Jazz
Genograms & Patterns
CDC, NIMH Research
Funding
Concerns for the Future
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Exponential Powers
Earthquakes
Health Risks: Early DeathRates for TraumatizedChildren, ACE Studies
One + One + One= Seven
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Take Away Message
Take the High Road with
Your Behavior ... DevelopYour Inner Swan...
Acknowledge the HardshipOnly in Safe Places/SafePeople
Amys Essay about the 17Ways...
Taking Care of You... yes,YOU
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Each of You is a Champion
Foster theCompassionateInstinct
Humor andNeuroplasticity
Restorative Justice
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Lower Your Cortisol...Give Yourself a Cuddle
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed, we are perplexed, but not indespair, persecuted but not forsaken, cast down but not destroyed. (Corinthians)
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