Richard A. Warshak PhD

Biography

Dr. Richard A. Warshak is a graduate of Cornell University and a past Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is one of the world’s most respected authorities on divorce, child custody, and the psychology of alienated children.

Key highlights from his biography and work include:

• Publications: His studies appear in 18 books and more than 90 articles across eighteen languages.
• Influential Work: He authored a consensus report on parenting plans for young children that was endorsed by 110 researchers and practitioners and published by the American Psychological Association. His work on relocation has influenced decisions in two Supreme Courts and is cited in international caselaw and legislation.
• Key Titles: His book, DIVORCE POISON: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM BAD-MOUTHING AND BRAINWASHING, is widely regarded as a classic. His video, Welcome Back, Pluto: Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Parental Alienation, is used in every state in the U.S. and 31 foreign countries.