Defining the Enchantment
The title of this blog alludes to something magical, potentially reminiscent of a Disney-esque mental picture. That imagery, in a way, captures the view of a child when their parents get divorced or separated and they now have two homes to enjoy. Do not misunderstand, however. This enchantment period can only be attained once they have properly grieved the loss of their initial family setting - the one where mom and dad are both residing under the same roof, where they have a room with all of their beloved possession, and may even have full access to a family pet. Each child will have to express their sadness, anger, denial, bargaining, and eventual acceptance that this is no longer their daily reality. Only after this is achieved, can the child in the situation move to the enchantment phase. Enchantment is similar to the concept of the "Disney dad (or parent)" that has long been discussed in the field of mental health and the legal profession. The te...
