Dr. Alan Blotcky, PhD | Guiding Principles in Custody Matters | Children 4 Tomorrow 2024 Symposium

Dr. Alan Blotcky, a clinical and forensic psychologist, presents on parental alienation in high-conflict divorce cases. He outlines the importance of children maintaining relationships with both parents and identifies behaviors indicative of alienation, such as bad-mouthing and limiting communication. Dr. Blotcky describes the characteristics of alienated children and presents a five-factor model for diagnosing parental alienation. He emphasizes the necessity of specialized therapy for both parents and children, and discusses the challenges of addressing false allegations of abuse within the legal system.

About Dr. Alan Blotcky, PhD:
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Alan D. Blotcky, PhD, is a clinical and forensic psychologist in private practice in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been in practice for 38 years. Dr. Blotcky is co-editor of Parental Alienation International and a member of the Parental Alienation Study Group. He is a frequent author of articles in peer-reviewed and mainstream outlets. Dr. Blotcky is an expert in parental alienation and false allegations of abuse cases. He has cases in 10 states as well as in Canada and England.

About Children 4 Tomorrow:
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Children 4 Tomorrow is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children, strengthening parents, and supporting families through specialized trauma-informed care. Founded in 2009, the organization focuses on addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of child abuse, neglect, trauma, and grief, with a significant emphasis on cases involving parental alienation. We provide a range of services, including court-approved parenting classes, counseling, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for families, as well as specialized training for legal and mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive support for affected children and families.

Visit us at https://www.children4tomorrow.org/