Fatherlessness and Psychodrama for Children

Abstract

The absence of a father figure in a child's life can generate emotional difficulties, attachment problems, and a fragile self-image, influencing long-term psychosocial development. The absence of a father is often associated with feelings of abandonment, insecurity, and difficulties in regulating emotions. In this context, psychodrama stands out as an effective therapeutic method, offering children a safe space to express their feelings and reinterpret difficult experiences. Through role-playing and dramatization, children can explore meaningful relationships, including the absent father figure, facilitating the process of understanding and emotional integration. Psychodrama also contributes to the development of empathy, increases self-esteem, and improves social skills.