Using Movie Clips to Facilitate Discussion in the Post-Divorce Family

Abstract Post divorce families have many important adaptive tasks to manage in order to optimize post-divorce functioning. Some of these tasks include forming new boundaries, building effective communication strategies, and forming new family structures. Therapists are often sought out to deal with difficulties during these transitions. The author suggest utilizing movie clips with clients as a way to broach difficult subjects surrounding divorce. The authors suggest specific films may help normalize clients' experiences, spark solutions to problems, and creating a medium where problems can be solved through dialogue surrounding film messages. Specific films are suggested to therapists as venues for tackling specific post-divorce family problems.