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Alienation: The Evolution of a Controversial Construct

Alienation, as a concept, has been through many twists and turns over time with respect to its definition and whether or not it should be considered a diagnostic "syndrome.

10 minute read April 01, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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Jeffrey P. Wittmann
Alienation: The Evolution of a Controversial Construct

I recall a family in which a 5-year-old boy was refusing to see his mother, and the father claimed it was due to abuse.

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