Understanding Parent Alienation

Book Summary – Understanding Parental Alienation: Breaking the Silence Parental alienation is a hidden heartbreak affecting countless families worldwide. It occurs when one parent manipulates a child into rejecting the other parent, creating lasting emotional scars for everyone involved. While often misunderstood or overlooked, its impact is profound—children are torn between loyalty and love, and alienated parents are left confused, isolated, and grieving the loss of a living relationship. In Understanding Parental Alienation: Breaking the Silence, Peter Phillips takes readers on a compassionate and accessible journey into this painful reality. Drawing from psychology, lived experiences, and real-world examples, this book explains what parental alienation is, how it unfolds, and why it is so damaging. Written in clear, relatable language, this book avoids jargon and instead speaks directly to parents, grandparents, professionals, and anyone seeking to understand. From recognizing the warning signs, to exploring the emotional toll on children, to offering coping strategies for the alienated parent, it provides both awareness and hope. Inside, you'll discover: What parental alienation is—and what it is not The tactics alienating parents often use The psychological and emotional impact on children How alienated parents and grandparents can cope, heal, and rebuild Steps toward raising awareness and fostering healthier family dynamics This is not just a book about loss. It is a book about resilience, awareness, and the possibility of change. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, family member, or professional, Understanding Parental Alienation offers clarity, compassion, and guidance through one of the most painful challenges a family can endure.