Denigrating and de-valuing the target parent
To the child or in the child’s presence/indirectlyImpose lies, and inaccuraciesSelective attention onto minor flawsConfiding adult only informationFirst name basis
Sabotaging time the child spends with the target parent
Withholding or destroying gifts and letters from the alienated parent to the childInterfering with, monitoring or intercepting communications
Interfering with personal time
scheduling competing activities
excessively making contact with the child whilst in the company of the alienated parent
Pretexts, changing pickup drop-off locations and times
Destroying and undermining memories and relationships
Sanctioning the child’s reference to the alienated parent or to referring to photographs or lettersDestroying evidence of previously happy relationships between the child and the alienated parentInvolving the alienated child to spy on or keep secrets from the rejected parentInvolving the alienated child in a loyalty conflict, forcing them to choose between parentsProvoking conflict between the child and the alienated parentInterrogating child about the time with the alienated parentIndoctrinating the child about adult issues beyond the age or stage of understanding
Financial, often child-support
Relational, separation and divorce