This refers to a pathological relationship structure
between three persons, in which two persons on different hierarchical
levels form a coalition (alliance/coalition/alignment)
against the third. This alliance typically takes the form of an overstepping of generational
boundaries, with one parent and a child in coalition against the other parent.*
Also: parental
alienation syndrome, triangulation
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*Extracted with permission from Simon, Fritz et al Language of Family
Therapy - A Systemic Vocabulary and Source Book (Family Process Press Series)
Paperback 1985 Family Process, Inc.
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