The Psychology of Abandonment

A talk by clinical psychologist Dr Edel Mc Glanaghy on how abandonment shapes attachment and adult relationships, followed by a Q&A.

Dr Edel Mc Glanaghy, a clinical psychologist and lecturer in psychotherapy, explores the psychology of abandonment and its impact on identity, attachment and emotional development. The talk draws on attachment theory, Interpersonal Therapy and Schema therapy to examine how early relational experiences shape adult relationships and patterns of connection, and how these patterns can change over time. Doors open at 7pm with the talk starting at 7:30pm, followed by a Q&A session. The event runs for 2 hours 30 minutes and is for ages 18 and over.