"Movie therapy is on the rise, and its practical purpose in this case is for children and teenagers to relate to comforting fictional characters on the big screen to feel less alone with what they are trying to navigate in real life."
"Elizabeth spends quality time with her daughters, helps them, comforts them, and just loves them truly and deeply. Her style of mothering represents the type of mother girls in real life want to connect with."
"A movie can't bring a mother back, but there is something comforting for daughters in watching a movie like this, so they will feel less alone while they navigate their grief."
As Mother's Day approaches, girls who have lost their mothers may seek comfort. While no one can replace their mothers, motherly figures and comforting fictional characters can provide solace. Movie therapy allows children and teenagers to connect with these characters, helping them feel less isolated in their grief. The 1998 film The Parent Trap features Elizabeth James, a character who embodies the love and nurturing qualities that motherless daughters long for. Watching such films can evoke feelings of connection and comfort during difficult times.
Read at Psychology Today
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