Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 42 minutes ago
Parental alienation expert Dr. Amy J. L. Baker explains how to recognize alienation, differentiate it from genuine abuse, and what targeted parents, courts, and professionals can do about it. We cover the Baker Model , the 17 primary parental alienation strategies, the 8 behavioral manifestations of alienation, and practical implications for documentation, court, and intervention.
If you’re researching parental alienation, custody disputes, reunification approaches, or how to evaluate children’s statements and behaviors, this conversation will help you find reliable, research-grounded guidance.
What you’ll learn
00:00 Intro & Amy Baker’s background
00:00:56 Advice to targeted parents (early guidance)
00:03:06 Evidence, documentation & court considerations
00:08:18 The Baker Model (formerly Five-Factor)
00:09:53 Interventions & reunification therapy
00:12:28 Differentiating alienation vs. abuse
00:13:35 17 primary parental alienation strategies
00:14:45 8 behavioral manifestations of alienation
00:15:10 Severity levels: mild, moderate, severe
00:32:05 Resources & where to learn more
Resources
- Dr. Amy J. L. Baker – website: amyjlbaker.com
• The Baker Model for the Identification of Parental Alienation (formerly Five-Factor Model)
• 17 primary parental alienation strategies
• 8 behavioral manifestations of alienation
• How to identify children who have been alienated vs. abused
If you need help now
* Emergency: contact your local emergency number and police.
* For legal questions: consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
* Seek local mental-health professionals with specific training in parental alienation and high-conflict custody.
Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and is not legal or clinical advice. Laws and procedures vary by jurisdiction.
Parental alienation expert Dr. Amy J. L. Baker explains how to recognize alienation, differentiate it from genuine abuse, and what targeted parents, courts, and professionals can do about it. We cover the Baker Model , the 17 primary parental alienation strategies, the 8 behavioral manifestations of alienation, and practical implications for documentation, court, and intervention.
If you’re researching parental alienation, custody disputes, reunification approaches, or how to evaluate children’s statements and behaviors, this conversation will help you find reliable, research-grounded guidance.
What you’ll learn
00:00 Intro & Amy Baker’s background
00:00:56 Advice to targeted parents (early guidance)
00:03:06 Evidence, documentation & court considerations
00:08:18 The Baker Model (formerly Five-Factor)
00:09:53 Interventions & reunification therapy
00:12:28 Differentiating alienation vs. abuse
00:13:35 17 primary parental alienation strategies
00:14:45 8 behavioral manifestations of alienation
00:15:10 Severity levels: mild, moderate, severe
00:32:05 Resources & where to learn more
Resources
- Dr. Amy J. L. Baker – website: amyjlbaker.com
• The Baker Model for the Identification of Parental Alienation (formerly Five-Factor Model)
• 17 primary parental alienation strategies
• 8 behavioral manifestations of alienation
• How to identify children who have been alienated vs. abused
If you need help now
* Emergency: contact your local emergency number and police.
* For legal questions: consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
* Seek local mental-health professionals with specific training in parental alienation and high-conflict custody.
Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and is not legal or clinical advice. Laws and procedures vary by jurisdiction.
