In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Jacqueline Rourke, an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and parental alienation expert, about her personal and professional experiences with parental alienation.
Rourke shares her journey, detailing the detrimental impacts of her separation, the classic alienating behaviours exhibited by her ex-spouse, and how these behaviours affected her children.
She underscores the importance of awareness, noting that parental alienation is a form of psychological abuse now recognized in the psychological and scientific communities.
Rourke also discusses potential legal reforms in Canada, such as Bill C-332, and shares advice for parents facing similar struggles, emphasizing unconditional love and informed support. Through her advocacy, Rourke aims to educate others and support alienated parents and children.
JACQUELINE ROURKE
Award-winning journalist
Podcaster
Parental Alienation Coach
Mother of 3
“So you’re living under constant threat of harm to your children — of your children being taken away from you. And then what starts to happen is that the children can, not always and not at all, but they can take on some of those behaviours. A child will assume that a parent is telling them the truth.”