Episode 39: Parental Alienation and Divorce with Dr. Malissa Tigges
Parental Alienation is not a fun topic but it's an important one for everyone who is considering or going through a divorce to understand so they can avoid it. Because it harms children and none of us want that. It also harms both parents and their relationships with their kids, not just the parent being alienated.
Dr. Malissa Tigges is back. If you missed episode 37, Dr. Tigges is a licensed clinical and forensics psychologist with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and an evaluator.
Parental Alienation is a buzzword thrown around in family court but today Dr. Tigges, Andrea and Morgan are going to break it all down. They will answer:
1. What is parental alienation?
2. How can we avoid parental alienation?
3. What are the two different types of alienation and how are they different?
4. What are the three levels of alienation?
5. What are the 17 strategies of alienation?
6. How parental alienation harms the kids (if you're the one alienating the other parent, trust us...you don't want to miss this part)
7. How can I help my child heal from parental alienation?
8. How parental alienation harms both parents
9. Can kids be taken away from a parent who is committing parental alienation?
Morgan also shares advice she gives her own clients who are on both sides of parental alienation.
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Special Segments
Obsessed: Now onto something a little more comfortable. This week Morgan is obsessed with OnePiece at onepiece.com. It's a one-piece sweatsuit for women, men and kids. It's so cozy and makes the best gift. It's like a luxury adult onesie. We're not affiliated with OnePiece, Morgan is just obsessed and has been wearing them for years.
Let's Be Positive: Andrea shares some things you can do with your children to reconnect and strengthen your relationship.
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Here is where you can connect with Dr. Tigges:
@drmalissatigges on instagram, tiktok and facebook
Dr. Tigges is licensed in Florida but if you're not in Florida, your state may allow you to do telehealth with Dr. Tigges so if you need guidance, reach out!
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