In today’s episode Dr. Amy JL Baker, PhD joins the show to talk about ways to deal with parental alienation and when you have to try and co-parent with a toxic ex. Dr. Baker has a PhD in developmental psychology, is the author and/or co-author of 8 books and over 120 articles. She is also a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation. In today’s show Dr. Baker discusses can you really co-parent with a toxic ex. Answers the immediate question of what we can do right now to help our children. Duane then asks why does a child typically side with an alienating parent.
Dr. Baker then discusses the question of does an alienating parent really love their child. Duane then asks is there a way to get other people to truly see what is going on. Duane then asks the about reunification therapy and is it really helpful. Dr. Baker then discusses when and how it is appropriate to talk to your children about what is going. Duane then asks is there a way to undo mistakes you’ve made? Finally Duane and Dr. Baker discusses how this ultimately makes us better parents.