The Psychology of Abandonment

About this event

Explore how abandonment shapes emotional development, relationships, and the way we connect with others. Followed by Q&A. Humans are social species and we all need connections to survive. Across developmental stages, identities can be shifted by relationships and interactions with others. Abandonment or a disconnection, whether physical or emotional, can leave a lasting impact on identity, attachment and emotional development. Join Dr Edel Mc Glanaghy in exploring the psychology of abandonment through therapeutic approaches including attachment theory, Interpersonal Therapy, and Schema therapy. Together we will examine how early relational experiences can influence adult relationships, emotional patterns, and the ways we seek connection, while also exploring how these patterns can begin to change over time. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat! Follow us on IG @seedtalks Speaker Bio: Dr Edel Mc Glanaghy is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working across a range of NHS and academic settings. Dr Mc Glanaghy currently lectures at the University of Sterling on Psychotherapy. She is an advocate for using comedy and humour to explain how mental health conditions arise and how psychological therapy works. Testimonials from our guests ⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P ⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S ⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy J