Family Matters - interview on "Good Karma Divorce"

Judge Lowrance was a child survivor of PAS - but also was a Family Lawyer and is now a Family Court Judge. She has written "The Good Karma Divorce" to help families of Divorce deal effectively with their issues. One her main points is that the courts are not equipped to fix problems as well as the parties involved.   But she finds many families who arrive at her court expect a better solution than they might find because they can no longer effectively communicate.  This can not happen and Lowrance makes the comparison between someone carefully sutures a wound and someone who repairs it with amputation.  The court is the amputation!  Lowrance suggests that each party in divorce carefully consider this before they engadge in court solutions and compose their own "Divorce Manifesto" in which they attempt to clearly describe how they visualize the outcome of their Divorce.  Among her points are 5 rules that she suggests must be accepted to avoid personal pain, disappointment and perpetual discord: 1) Things will change, 2) Relationships always end, 3) Life is not fair, 4) You will be betrayed by someone and 5) Life will not go according to your plan.  I recommend this book.

For more interview buy Jill Egizii on her weekly TV show "Family Matters" go here. In addition she hosts a weekly internet radio program - also available at the same site.

CBC Radio Interview: Parental Alienation

On May 16, Anna Maria Tremonti of CBC Radio's Morning Show "The Current" did a 24 minute segment on Parental Alienation - beginning with an interview of a severely alienated parent whose son committed suicide - Dash was 16 at the time - and his mother Pamela Richardson of Vancouver BC firmly believes was due to the damage from PA. (Here is link to her website that features the foundation she established in her sons memory  and her book - "A Kidnapped Mind").  [time 09:00] She also repeats clips from a previous interview with Dr. Rachel Klein of New York University Medical School who is a member of the committee considering including Parental Alienation in the American Psychological Association DSM-V (Diagnostic Statistics's Manual  - Version 5).   Then she discusses PA with Dr. Joe Goldberg who has arranged a number of Professional Symposiums on Parental Alienation - including one coming up  in Montreal on May 28-29, 2011.  He is a firm advocate of treating PA as a legitimate mental illness. [time 17:00] Finally, Tremonti speaks with Ms. Terry O'Neill who is President of the U.S based group, National Association of Women (NOW) who opposes the effort to include PA in the DSM-V primarily on the basis that it is mostly a plot by fathers to abuse their children.

I have archived a MP3 podcast of of the interview, here.

2011 Global PAAD - compilation of regions who particpated

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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