Seed Talks: Psychology Of Grief In Ireland
Wed 11 Jun 2025 (note: this event has already taken place)
7pm
€18.50
What does death mean in Irish culture, and how do we deal with grief? In this talk, we’ll explore how deeply rooted Irish traditions, such as wakes and funerals, shape our attitudes towards mourning. These rituals are all about community, storytelling, and celebrating life, even in the face of loss.
We’ll tackle the age-old question: Is a good wake really better than a bad wedding? Plus, we’ll look at contemporary grief theories, comparing how we actually grieve versus how we think we should grieve. We’ll also discuss the types of grief that Irish society often overlooks – the hidden, disenfranchised griefs that don’t always get the support and understanding they deserve. By the end of this talk, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how Ireland’s culture, history, and psychology intertwine to shape our unique way of approaching death and grief.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
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Speaker
Bio:
Marian Ó Tuama is a Psychotherapist and Specialist Fertility Counsellor. She is a graduate of the Munster Technological University and the Royal College of Surgeons. She holds an MSc in Loss & Bereavement, where she wrote her thesis on the resources and training available to nurses in the delivery of bad news to perinatal patients. Marian Ó Tuama is an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and a member, and current chairperson, of the Irish Fertility Counsellors Association(IFCA). Marian has a particular interest in perinatal loss and bereavement.
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