Amy J. L. Baker, Ph.D
Researcher and author of
Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome:
Breaking the Ties that Bind
W.W. Norton, April 2007
What happens to children who are manipulated by one parent to turn against the other parent? Do these children ever figure it out and reconcile with their "lost" parent?
"Adult children of parent alienation syndrome" presents the answers to these questions based on research interviews with 40 adults who were alienated from a parent as a child.
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Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parent child relationships, especially children of divorce, parental alienation syndrome, and emotional abuse of children.
Dr. Baker is available for print, radio, and television interviews.
Mike Winerip, parenting columnist of the New York Times, reported on Dr. Baker's research in his September 23rd 2007 column.
New York Times Coverage
In the Times interview Joe, one of 40 individuals who participated in Dr. Baker's research study, explains how the emotional manipulation and control he experienced by his father ultimately resulted in the complete denigration, abuse, and rejection of his mother. The interview, like Baker’s book, also explores what led to Joe rethinking his childhood, finally freeing himself from his father’s lies and abuse and reconciling with his mother. Unfortunately, Joe’s story is far from unique, especially as rates of divorce and custody disputes continue to increase. Baker’s book provides the first insider’s glimpse into the world of PAS and its long-term effects and was written for targeted parents as well as the legal and mental health professionals working with them.
