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Parental alienation in Lebanon: a case report.

Rabih Fares^1,2, Roudna Najem³, Souheil Hallit^4,5,6

¹Departments of Psychiatry and Research, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon.

Journal of Medical Case Reports

|April 22, 2023

Summary

Parental alienation, where one parent convinces a child to reject the other parent, can mimic abuse allegations. This case highlights how to differentiate alienation from genuine abuse in custody disputes.

Keywords:

Alienated parent Alienating parent Case report Child custody disputes Parental alienation

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Forensic Psychology
Child Psychiatry
Family Law

Background:

Parental alienation is a growing issue in complex custody disputes.
It involves one parent manipulating a child to denigrate the other parent.
This dynamic can lead to false allegations of abuse, complicating legal and psychiatric evaluations.

Observation:

A case study evaluated a Lebanese family involving accusations of physical and sexual abuse.
The evaluation included interviews, observations, psychological testing (Rorschach, Blacky), and trial evidence analysis.
The subjects were a father, mother, and their 11-year-old son.

Findings:

The case presented strong indicators of parental alienation.
Serious doubts were raised about the credibility of the mother's and child's abuse allegations.
Parental alienation can mislead professionals, negatively impacting child welfare.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of parental alienation is crucial in custody cases.
Distinguishing alienation from abuse protects children from unwarranted separation from a parent.
This case underscores the need for careful psychological assessment in high-conflict divorces.