# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn to recognize parental alienation and its impact on children.  Learn child-centered strategies that support healthy relationships.About this EventTHIS PRESENTATION EXPLORES PARENTAL ALIENATION AS A PATTERN OF BEHAVIORS THAT CAN DISRUPT A CHILD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE PARENT. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO IDENTIFY WARNING SIGNS, CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, AND THE EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND RELATIONAL IMPACTS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE SESSION ALSO REVIEWS COURT CONSIDERATIONS, DOCUMENTATION PRACTICES, AND SYSTEM CHALLENGES, WHILE HIGHLIGHTING TRAUMA-INFORMED, CHILD-CENTERED APPROACHES. PRACTICAL STRATEGIES ARE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT HEALTHY ATTACHMENT, MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY, AND PROMOTE THE CHILD’S BEST INTERESTS IN COMPLEX FAMILY DYNAMICS. MICHAELA GAGNE IS A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR WHO HAS SERVED AS A SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR FOR OVER 15 YEARS. AS THE DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES FOR UNITED NEIGHBORS OF FALL RIVER, SHE ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND BLENDED FAMILY SUPPORT. KEVIN LAZARO IS A CERTIFIED NURTURING FATHER FACILITATOR WHO HAS A DIVERSE BACKGROUND AND PERSPECTIVE THAT ENCOMPASSES PARENTING, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT. HE ADDITIONALLY SERVES AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AT SOUTHEASTERN
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/holyoke/in-the-childs-best-interest-understanding-parental-alienation/100001990803342388
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Holyoke
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Holyoke
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Holyoke
- **lat**: 42.1878877
- **long**: -72.6371906
- **full address**: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Holyoke, 9 Sullivan Road, Holyoke, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation being held?
  - **A:** In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Holyoke, 9 Sullivan Road, Holyoke, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation?
  - **A:** In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation is organized by The Fathers and Family Network and MSPCC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Holyoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If In The Child's Best Interest - Understanding Parental Alienation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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