Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond

Dr. Bob Evans and NAOPAS

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Episodes 37

Avg. Duration 19m

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Since Oct 2021

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Every 2 Months

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21%

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About This Podcast

Welcome to our podcast Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond. We will discuss the resisting and refusing dynamic, commonly referred to as Parental Alienation, how you know it’s happening and what can be done about it. The literature and research will be presented and show how this form of child abuse is a traumatic adverse childhood experience. Parental Alienation can cause stress and trauma in high conflict divorces. These podcasts focus on how attorneys and mental health professionals can support families and children.

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Recent Episodes

S5E37 Chatting with Elyse Killoran: Looking Beneath the Surface of Parental Alienation Ep 37

Jan 30, 2026 44m

This episode discusses the human experience and relational life therapy with Elyse Killoran Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

S5E36 Chatting with Michael Bone, Ph.D. More Discussion about the Different Roles in Parental Alienation Cases Ep 36

Jan 16, 2026 43m

In this episode, Dr. Michael Bone and Dr. Evans discuss different roles of professionals in Parental Alienation cases. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on…

S5E35 More About Recognizing the Patterns of Parental Alienation (Part 2) PODCAST Ep 35

Dec 20, 2025 17m

Parental Alienation presents very specific and identifiable patterns. This episode begins the presentation of applying pattern analysis to parental alienation, improving the distinction between…

S5E34 Pattern Recognition of Parental Alienating Strategies (Part 1) PODCAST Ep 34

Sep 18, 2025 22m

This is a discussion of the consistent, reliable and valid pattern of alienating behaviors found across family law cases. The discussion includes ideas for informing judges as to how to recognize the…

S5E33 The Role of the Guardian ad Litem in Parental Alienation Cases PODCAST Ep 33

Jun 02, 2025 35m

In this episode, Robert A. Evans, Ph.D. and Dr. Michael Bone, Ph.D. discuss the role of the Guardian ad Litem in custody cases with parental alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or…

S5E32 Therapist Role in Parental Alienation Cases with Michael Bone, Ph.D. PODCAST Episode 32

Mar 27, 2025 22m

This is the first in a series of podcasts with Michael Bone, Ph.D. that will examine the various roles of professionals that can be found in family law cases that involve Parental Alienation. We will…

S5E31 A Brief Overview of Parental Alienation - PODCAST Episode 31

Jan 28, 2025 17m

In this episode, we discuss the resist and refuse phenomenon of parental alienation. Dr. Evans discusses the following:Understanding Parental AlienationLooking at the potential causesThe impact on…

S4E30 Splitting Behavior: What Is It? PODCAST Ep 30

Nov 23, 2024 13m

Splitting behavior in children is frequently seen but almost always misunderstood. It is not evidence of child abuse as one might think, but a form of adjustment for children. Please visit…

S4E29 Responding To Cases of Parental Alienation - PODCAST Ep 29

Aug 24, 2024 17m

In this episode, we discuss Nick Woodall's article which presented the psycho-dynamics of child splitting in cases of parental alienation. I include looking at what works and what doesn't for…

S4E28 Exploring The Alienated Child's Relationship with the Favored Parent - PODCAST Ep. 28

Aug 10, 2024 23m

All too often legal and mental health professionals focus strictly on the rejected parent and alienated child's relationship. The real pathology is actually in the other direction. The focus needs to…

S4E27 Impact of Splitting Narratives - PODCAST Episode 27

Jun 26, 2024 17m

Alienation cases frequently find the professionals associated with the case also split in advocating for one side or the other when in fact they are supposed to be neutral or at a minimum supporting…

S4E26 A Discussion with J Michael Bone, PhD - PODCAST Episode 26

Mar 20, 2024 29m

In this episode, we talk to J. Michael Bone, PhD, a parental alienation expert and consultant. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr.…

S4E25 Do You Know How Children Affected By Relationship Distress? – PODCAST Ep 25

Jan 14, 2024 17m

A brief review of an article by Drs. Bernet, Wamboldt, and Narrow which presents a mental condition that is in the DSM-V-TR essentially describes Parental Alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or…

S3E24 Did you know? APA Recognizes Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep 24

Nov 28, 2023 22m

Am. Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization recognizes Parental Alienation as being included in existing diagnoses and mental conditions. This episode reveals communications between…

S3E23 Dehumanizing the Target Parent in Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep 23

Oct 27, 2023 19m

The stereotyping, name calling of the target parent gets very little attention in our litigation cases, but the research in this area suggests it's a much bigger assault than is recognized. This…

S3E22 Parental Alienation Myths – PODCAST Ep. 22

Aug 02, 2023 18m

This episode discusses some common myths about parental alienation that are commonly found in court rooms around America. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on…

S3E21 How Do Good People Do Bad Things? – PODCAST Ep. 21

Jul 22, 2023 21m

In this episode, we briefly introduce the social psychology perspective of parental alienation. Spinning of the work of Dr. Zimbardo, a social psychologist who examine the evil doings of some…

S3E20 Do you know the Road Signs of Parental Alienation for Mental Health Professionals? – Podcast Ep 20

Jun 28, 2023 23m

Parental Alienation cases don't always present themselves immediately and favored parents enter therapists' offices with hidden agenda. The indications that a therapist is about to be lured into a…

S3E19 The Counterintuitive Nature of Parental Alienation – PODCAST Ep 19

May 27, 2023 18m

More on the counter-intuitive nature of parental alienation. Please visit www.naopas.com or www.drbobevans.com for more information on parental alienation and Dr. Evans.

S3E18 PASG Pre-Conference In Person Training in June 2023 – PODCAST 18

May 05, 2023 13m

This is a brief announcement about a pre-conference training being held in Colorado this coming June on the topic of Therapy With Families in Divorce: What You Didn't Learn in Grad School. Date:…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond have?

Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond has published 37 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond still active?

Parental Alienation: From Couch to Courtroom and Beyond is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 19m.