Karen Pando-Mars's Journey into Attachment Theory

Karen Pando-Mars shares her personal journey into the field of attachment theory, which was shaped by a traumatic experience in her early life when her mother suffered a near-fatal accident. At age 14, the fear of losing her mother triggered profound feelings of abandonment that were compounded by a lack of emotional support during that critical time. This early experience led her to explore the relationship between trauma and attachment, motivating her to pursue psychology and ultimately specialize in attachment theory. By connecting her past trauma with her professional development, she emphasizes the importance of understanding how personal experiences influence therapeutic practices.