I have met and heard the tragic stories of many parents. PA is a function, by and large, of a custodial ex-partner, although some alienation can start while the couple is still together.

This blog is a story of experiences and observations of dysfunctional Family Law (FLAW), an arena pitting parent against parent, with children as the prize. Due to the gender bias in Family Law, that I have observed, this Blog has evolved from a focus solely on PA to one of the broader Family/Children's Rights area and the impact of Feminist mythology on Canadian Jurisprudence and the Divorce Industry.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome

Attention News/Assignment Editors: Abused children waiting to be rescued by the Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome TORONTO, Feb. 13 /CNW/ - The first Canadian International Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) will be held in Toronto at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre from March 27-29, 2009. Speakers from the fields of psychology, family law, and mediation will be making presentations to attorneys and mental health professionals. Parents whose children suffer from this mental health condition are very welcome to attend to conference. "Parents that abuse children with parental alienation are a danger to our entire society," said Joe Goldberg, Host and Founder of the symposium. "There are literally hundreds of thousands of children who are victims of parental alienation abuse and family law attorneys and mental health professionals are the only ones who can rescue them. This symposium will provide the information on how to best protect these children." Participants to this three day symposium will hear such topics discussed as: 'Mediation Strategies in Managing PAS Disputes,' 'Treatment for Alienated Children,' and 'Doing what is Right for the Children, and Knowing When to do it.' Speakers include: Amy Baker, Ph.D., a prominent psychologist in developmental psychology, Pamela Stuart-Mills Hoch, M.A., and Bob Hoch, M.A. co-founders of the Rachel Foundation for Family Reintegration, and David L. Levy, J.D., a pioneer in the field of children's rights. With over twenty speakers in attendance, everyone will come away with new knowledge about how children are being psychologically abused by a parent, and how it can be prevented. A media room will be available for interviews with speakers and other notables in attendance. For further information: Joe Goldberg, Host and Founder of Symposium, Telephone: (647) 476-3170, Conference website: www.cspas.ca CANADIAN SYMPOSIUM FOR PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME -
Friday, March 27th, 2009 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration / Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM- 9:00 AM - Welcome Presentation - Joseph Goldberg Announcements from Dr. Abe Worenklein Subject: CEU Information Announcements from Dr. Richard Sauber Subject: Evening Program 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - The Keynote Speaker Presentation By: Terrence Campbell, Ph.D., ABPP Why Doesn't Parental Alienation Occur More Frequently 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM - Breakout Session 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Announcement Information 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Gene C. Colman - Family Law Attorney Parental Alienation in Canada - Trends Analysis 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break 1:00 - PM - 2:00 PM - Dr. Glenn Caddy Parental Alienation: The Dynamics of Mind Control 2:00 - PM - 3:00 PM - Dr. Marty McKay Do Professionals Aid and Abet Parental Alienation? 3:00 - PM - 3:45 PM - Breakout Session 3:45 - PM - 4:45 PM - Bob Finlay, Family Mediator Mediation Strategies in Managing PAS Disputes 4:45 - PM - 5:00 PM - Closing Remarks by Dr. Richard Sauber Evening Program 7:00 - PM - 8:00 PM - Attendee Reception 8:00 - PM - 10:00 PM - Evening Speaker - Amy Baker, Ph.D. Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM - Book Signing, Photo Ops, Reception
Saturday, March 28th, 2009 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration / Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Welcome Presentation - Joseph Goldberg Announcements from Dr. Abe Worenklein Subject: CEU Information Announcements from Dr. Richard Sauber Subject: Evening Program 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - The Keynote Speaker Presentation By: Dr. Richard Sauber Forensic Evaluations 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM - Breakout Session 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Announcement Information 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - David Levy, J.D. Increasing Public and Policy Makers Response to Parental Alienation 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break 1:00 - PM - 2:00 PM - Jayne Major, Ph.D. The Macabre Dance of Abnormal Psychology, Family Law and Parental Alienation Syndrome 2:00 - PM - 3:00 PM - Pamela Richardson A Kidnapped Mind 3:00 - PM - 3:45 PM - Breakout Session 3:45 - PM - 4:45 PM - Brian Ludmer, B.Comm. LLB., PAS attorney Strategies for Managing the Legal Process in a PAS Case 4:45 - PM - 5:00 PM - Closing Remarks by Dr. Richard Sauber Evening Program 7:00 - PM - 8:00 PM - Attendee Reception 8:00 - PM - 9:00 PM - Evening Speaker - J. Michael Bone, Ph.D. Treatment for Alienated Children 9:00 -PM - 10:00 PM - Evening Speaker - Pamela Stuart Mills Hoch, M.A. & Bob Hoch, M.A. Rebuilding The Ties That Bind 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM - Photo Ops, Reception
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration / Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM- 9:00 AM - Welcome Presentation - Joseph Goldberg Announcements from Dr. Abe Worenklein Subject: CEU Information Dr. Richard Sauber Subject: Evening Events 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - The Keynote Speaker Presentation By: Demosthenes Lorandos, J.D., Ph.D. Is PAS Scientific? 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM - Breakout Session 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Michael Gough, President of Internet Visitation Virtual Visitation for Use with PAS Cases 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Abraham Worenklein, Ph.D. Themes Energizing Parental Alienation 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break 1:00 - PM - 2:00 PM - Dr. Douglas Darnell Breaking the Stalemate 2:00 - PM - 3:00 PM - C. Gwendolyn Landolt, National VP of Real Women of Canada How Legislation and the Courts Are Encouraging PAS 3:00 - PM - 3:45 PM - Breakout Session 3:45 - PM - 4:45 PM - Susan Cook, Family Mediator Doing What is Right for the Children, and Knowing When To Do It. 4:45 - PM - 5:00 PM - Closing Remarks by Founder of The Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome Mr. Joseph Goldberg Evening Program 7:00 - PM - 12:00 PM - Banquet Dinner, Silent Auction and Musical Entertainment