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Alienators as Cult Leaders and your Children as Cult Members – Some Insights

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Claire Brett-Moran

I stumbled across an article by Doni Whitsett and Stephen A. Kent about what can happen to families involved in cults. (A link to the article can be found at the end of this post.) It was written for therapists, … Continue reading →

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Lost this battle…but not discouraged

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Claire Brett-Moran

My dream was that when my kids came to live with me again they would see that I was not who the alienator told them I was, they would open their minds & hearts to me, the alienation would end, … Continue reading →

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Being positive in your interactions with your alienated children: “attraction rather than promotion”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Claire Brett-Moran

I came across this in a list of tips for alienated parents from http://www.mrcustodycoach.com: #3 – Positive language, always! Avoid the use of negative language.  This is one parents often overlook.  It’s simple and it’s subtle, that’s why it’s missed.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Claire Brett-Moran

My kids have been especially difficult lately. The two youngest, who are teenagers, took and wrecked things of mine, have been defiant, rude, offensive, and demanded apologies from me for “not trusting them” and for ruining their lives to such … Continue reading →

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