Should parental alienation be a mental disorder?

Highlighting the upcoming CPAS Conference in Montreal, this article in the Globe&Mail asks the question we all want answered - Should parental alienation be a mental disorder?  Please comment on the article with experiences.

Calgary PAAD 2011

On Sat April 23, Suzanne, Adan and his friend created an info-table on PA at the Kingland Farmers Market at 7711 Macleod Trail South.  It was a different venue from last year - but (apparently) lots of curious people stopped by to enquire and engage in discussion.     Good work, everyone!!

Red Deer PAAD 2011

Rhonda and PARK had a successful day - here was their group Event on Sat April 23, 2011

AM770CHQR has program called Talk Therapy every Saturday at 3pm.

Edmonton 2011 PAAD

On Sat April 23, we setup at the Old Strathcona Farmers Market. Thanks to Jim, Carla, Larry and Renata who showed-up to help at the display. It was a beautiful day and we had a good level of interest.

2011 PAAD ALBERTA Events

Here are some of the Events we have planned for PAAD across Alberta.

on Sat April 23, 2011

Edmonton - 10am-2pm
Old Strathcona Farmers Market, 10310 83 Avenue
Like previous years we will have an info table set up with various reference materials and information about Parental Alienation.
We could use some volunteers to help staff the table and hand out the PAAO Brochure.
Contact: Chris Jones cell: 780-729-5570 email: albertapaao@gmail.com

Red Deer - 12 noon - 3pm
Parkland Mall, 67st and 50th Ave
There will be an information table set up inside the mall with Panda Abuzz Mascot handing out Easter candy for kids and the Tree of Love.
Event is hosted by PARK (Parental Alienation Risks Kids).
Contact: Rhonda Pisanello res: 403-843-4929 email: derrhon@xplornet.com

Calgary - 9am-5pm
Kingland Farmers Market, 7711 Macleod Trail South
Like last year we will have an info table setup with various resources and information about Parental Alienation
We need really volunteers to contact Suzanne in advance so she can schedule who does what.
Contact: Suzanne cel: 403-828-0251 email: smd1family@yahoo.ca


on Mon April 25 (officially PAAD)

Rutherford Show - Corus Radio Network - 10am
am630CHED in Edmonton + am770CHQR in Calgary

Dr. Marion Perpick-Breton, the host of Talk Therapy on 770 Am Calgary radio will discuss Parental Alienation.

Red Deer - 11am
Sobey's Eastview, 3849-40 Ave
Bubbles of Love BBQ
Sobey's has generously sponsored our Bubbles of Love Day BBQ Event with Panda Abuzz and face painting for the kids by Annie!
At NOON we will blow Bubbles of Love to symbolize the wonderful, yet fragile nature of the love we all cherish for our children.
Contact: Rhonda or Craig res: 403-843-4929 email: parkca@hotmail.ca

Please pass this on to anyone you feel might be interested?
Regards,
Chris Jones
Edmonton Team Leader
Alberta PAAO

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Get ready for PA Awareness Day in Alberta - April 23/4

From: QuadeerShakur@gmail.com
Reference to: www.PAawarenessDay.org
April 25, 2011 is (Officially) 6th Annual Global PA Awareness Day.
Start or find an Event in your Community and join us in raising awareness about PA.

As we have to work - Alberta PAAO will be organizing Information Events in Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer this year on  Sat/Sun April 23-24, 2011 (plus elsewhere if we can find enough motivated volunteers).

Please stay tuned for more details, or join our email list to be kept up to date.  If you want to Volunteer please complete this form.

Lecture with Dr. Richard Warshak in Calgary - Thurs Feb 24@7pm

Alberta PAAO is very pleased to be sponsoring a public lecture by world renown PA expert - Dr. Richard Warshak Ph.D - author of  "Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive Ex".   (More background about Dr. Warshak is available at his website.)

Dr. Warshak will make a 45 min presentation on "Understanding, Preventing and Overcoming Parental Alienation" and then be available for questions and discussions with the audience.

The event will take place at the Blackfoot Inn, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE in Calgary at 7pm on Thursday Feb 24.  Tickets are available in advance (here) for $25pp ($30 at the door). Group discounts apply for online, in advance orders only.

To order click on on "Events" tab above, or just click here.

A message from Jill Egizii - President of PAAO

PAAO is bringing the issue of PA to the attention of legislators and legal professionals everywhere - but here is a message from Jill EGIZII - President of PAAO.



(FYI, PAAO conducted a telemarketing campaign this past week. If you wish to be removed from that list please notify HQ at info@paawareness.org - or let me know at cjones@paawareness.org)