Books and publications

Understanding Parental Alienation: Learning to Cope, Helping to Heal (Charles C Thomas, 2017)

Understanding Parental Alienation is intended for parents who are living through a nightmare the loss of their relationship with a child which seems impossible to understand and extremely frustrating to turn around. This book, written by two leading experts in the field, provides a balance of theoretical background and practical hands-on information to guide both parents and practitioners through this devastating phenomenon. Find out more...

The Guide for Separated Parents: Putting Your Children First (Piatkus, 2009)

Children living in separated family situations fare best when their relationship with each of their parents continues to be close. Putting Children First helps mothers and fathers unlock and resolve the conflict around contact with children that can arise during and after separation. Using strategies such as parenting plans, scripted phone calls and parenting meetings, the book will enable parents to communicate effectively on all the most important things in their children's lives - and make relaxed arrangements for the continued involvement by both parents with their children. Find out more...

Gary Bailey's Divorce for Dads (Two Dogs, 2010)

Divorce is widely acknowledged to be one of life's most stressful experience - and it's even more difficult to cope with if you're a dad, because you've got to look after yourself and your kids. It's never an easy process, no matter who you are, and the dilemma of doing the right thing for their children is one that thousands of separated fathers face every day in South Africa. In Divorce for Dads, celebrated soccer personality Gary Bailey combines forces with renowned UK family-behaviour expert Nick Woodall to offer comprehensive advice in a simple and accessible format. Find out more...