Isolated single-parent father’s use drama to walk from the shadows

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Isolated single-parent father’s use drama to walk from the shadows (by CJ NCCUonline)

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http://www.peopo.org/portal.php?op=viewPost&articleId=96117

As a result of cultural stereotypes in society, single-parent fathers are mostly unwilling to seek help, which causes their plight to go unnoticed. The Single Parent Association Taiwan (SPAT) has formed a theatrical troupe, which through dance and acting performances aims to heal the psychological wounds of single-parent fathers. Director General of the Single Parent Association Taiwan, Fu Wen-zhong, expressed that in the beginning many single-parent fathers were afraid to face the camera or walk out onto stage, and it was only after many interactive discussions – which are an important part of drama therapy - did they slowly begin to open up. Stepping onto the stage slowly vanquished awkwardness from these single-parent fathers, liberating them in mind, body and spirit. One father recounted how in the four to five years before joining the group he had absolutely no friends, just his daughter and himself, making him feel completely isolated from the outside world. The short drama acted out the struggle and train of thought single-parent fathers must all too often struggle through alone, giving the audience a valuable insight into the frustration and difficult times they face. The Single Parent Association Taiwan hopes that through drama and sharing many more single-parent fathers can find the silver lining in the cloud. The association also dearly hopes that society can put more attention on the plight of these single-parent fathers and abandon old prejudices to give them the space to live their lives. 

(以下為中文對照)

孤零零單親爸爸 用戲走出陰霾 ( 政大大學報 )

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http://www.peopo.org/portal.php?op=viewPost&articleId=96117

單親爸爸因為傳統性別刻版印象，不會主動向社會求助，導致社會關注較少。中華單親家庭互助協會組成劇團，透過即興舞蹈及戲劇演出，療癒單親爸爸的心靈創
傷。中華單親家庭互助協會理事長傅文忠表示，很多單親爸爸不敢面對鏡頭，不敢走出來，透過聊天互動，他才把心裡的事慢慢講出來以後，這也就是戲劇治療的一
種方式。單親爸爸們踏上舞台，沒有絲毫彆扭，盡情解放肢體，也漸漸讓內心更加開朗。一位單親爸爸說，還沒有加入以前，大概四、五年的時間，幾乎就是一個朋
友都沒有，世界就只有他跟女兒兩個人，幾乎跟外界都隔絕。短劇演出單親爸爸的心路歷程與掙扎，告訴大眾他們無奈的心聲。中華單親家庭互助協會透過演戲及分
享，鼓勵更多單親爸爸找回生命中的陽光，社會也應該捨棄偏見，給予他們更多的空間與關注。