Divorce Party Ideas

by
Dr. Reena Sommer

There are certain events in life that should be recognized and not pass without notice. Events such as high school graduation, reaching the age of majority, marriage and birth of a first child all mark critical turning points or rites of passage in people's lives. Divorce is another example of an important life event.

Since a divorce marks the end of one chapter is a couple's life, it seems logical that this important life transition be acknowledged in some way. In whatever way chosen, it can bring closure to what was and make possible for what is and what will be. Because the divorce process is so very often a difficult, costly and emotionally painful time of life, achieving closure is beneficial. Without it, it may be difficult for some people to regain their sense of self apart from being one half of a "couple" that no longer exists. It makes it possible for people who are newly divorced to officially close the door on their relationship and move on.

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The most important thing for divorcing parents to keep in mind that children need to be reassured that they are loved and cared for. They also need to know that the changes in their parents' relationship have no bearing on how either feels about them. Children often feel responsible for their parents' separation because they impute their misbehavior or wrong doings as the cause of their parents' decision to split up. Children must be reassured that they have not played a role in their parents' separation. Parents should recognize that their children's sense of security depends largely on their parents' ability to provide clear boundaries, consistency in their own conduct and as little exposure to the details of the divorce as possible.

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