Edy Nathan: Expert in Grief, Trauma, and Sexuality
Featured on NBC, Psychology Today, Thrive Global and More
Edy Nathan is a trusted voice in the fields of grief, trauma, and sexuality, with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, author, and speaker.
Her compassionate, insightful approach has made her a sought-after expert featured in major media outlets such as NBC, Psychology Today, and Thrive Global. Whether addressing the complexities of loss, the intersection of trauma and sexuality, or the long-term effects of grief, Edy offers media-friendly insights that are both relatable and deeply transformative.
As the author of It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss, Edy provides practical tools to help individuals and communities navigate grief, empowering them to heal and thrive. Her work goes beyond traditional approaches, offering a unique blend of clinical expertise, personal experience, and creative healing methods.
Media Topics Edy Can Speak On
- Understanding and navigating grief in a grief-avoidant culture
- How trauma impacts relationships, work, and mental well-being
- The intersection of trauma and sexuality
- Grief and loss across different life stages
- Creative approaches to healing, including writing, movement, and mindfulness
- Professional and caregiver burnout: How to recognize and prevent it
- LGBTQIA+ grief and the unique challenges faced by the community
- The role of grief in personal growth and self-discovery
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Select Media Coverage
Print
Thrive Global – How Embracing Sadness Can Lead to True Emotional Balance
The Edge magazine – New Books Fall 2018
Newsmax – The Gift of Grief
Newsmax – Prepare for Making Late Life Changes
Newsmax – Grief Created by Sociopaths
Fleet Owner – Driver Management: Health Risks of Driver Isolation and Loneliness
PsyCom – When A Loved One is Dying
Psychology Today – The Breaking Up Blues
NBC Better – We’re Wired to Save Indulgences for Special Occasions. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
Authority Magazine – “Let’s Become A Community Of Greeters” With Edy Nathan
FoxNews – After Parkland, Newtown suicides, psychotherapist breaks down survivor’s guilt and how to overcome
CBSN – Coping with Grief at the Holidays
PsyCom – When A Loved One is Dying
Donna Seebo Show – It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss – Edy Nathan
Bookstr – Segment 1, Segment 2
Mindfulishly – Eating My Feelings
Fleet Owner – Driver Management: Health Risks of Driver Isolation and Loneliness
NewsMax – Prepare for Making Late-Life Changes
NewsMax – The Gift of Grief
Financial Technologies Forum – Helping Those Whose 911 Grief is Forever
WFUV Radio – Grieving 911 Seventeen Years Later
AM NY – 9/11 Anniversary: Victims’ Families Face Lingering Grief 17 Years Later
Healing Quest Radio – Getting in depth about chronic psychological inflammation with Edy Nathan
Professional Presentations
- 2024 The Sexual Grief Effect Response in Trauma: An Experiential Workshop Using Psychodrama September Oxford, UK
2024 Sexual Grief, role play and masks: Webinar
2024 The Loss of Identity For Birth Mothers: Our Birth Journey London, UK
2024 Miscarriages and Loss: Our Birth Journey London, UK
2024 Grief and Sex: Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy,
2024: Sexual Grief Effect and Clinical Work SSTAR Conference. Toronto, CA.
2024 The Sexual Grief Effect: Techniques to Heal Self-Loathing and Rebuild Identity After Sexual Trauma. NASW Arkansas Annual Conference. Little Rock Arkansas
2023 The Hidden Trauma of Sexual Grief, Oxford University, Masters Series Mint
2023 The Secrets of Sexual Grief: Webinar and Experiential Theme
2023 Grief, Burnout & Trauma; Three Day Intensive. Peterbourough, Ontario, Canada
2023 How Grief Hides Within Trauma – Webinar
2023 Discover the Secrets of Sexual Grief – Webinar
2023 Rewire your Brain, Reignite Empathy and Rebuild Compassion – Discover the Missing Pieces, OLTCA Conference, Toronto, Canada
2022 Trauma Research Foundation – Five weekly sessions: “Edy Nathan – Sexual Grief: Bring The Mind and Body Into Sync with Hostage Negotiation Techniques”
2022 University of Michigan, School of Social Work: “Sexual Grief and the Hero’s Journey”
2021 Denver Family Institute: Suicide Support Workshop June and July
2021 Denver Family Institute: “Working with Grief Through a Lens of Trauma.
2021 Denver Family Institute: “Uncover Grief: the Key to a New Ordinary”.
2020 Circle in the Square: New York City. Presentations to students and staff. Safety in the classroom.
2020 IANDS Spiritual Emergencies In Therapy and Spirituality
2020: Thrive Plan with Karolyn and Lisa: Grief and its path
2020: Grief Summit – Asherah Allen: The Non-Linear Aspects of Grief.
2020: Frank King Podcast: Suicide, anxiety and survival.
2020: Cooperative Impact: Panel Discussion: Spiritual Emergence. 2020: Moderator for Pericarditis Podcast. Hangar Studios, New York City.
2020: Afterlife Conference: Virtual Psychic Kids: The Hero’s Journey 2
2019: Baruch College: New York City. Health and Wellness: LGBTQ community: Sex Talk March and April
2019: Citi Lit Books: Chicago, Ill. Grief and… March
2019: ACISTE: Evolver Podcast: Grief and Near-Death Experiences March
- 2018: Trans Health and Sexuality: Once A Month: Hosted by Melissa, New York, NY
- 2018: Men, Trauma and Sexuality: UnitedTribe: June and November New York, NY
- 2018: ACISTE: Grief when experiencing a crisis of identity and Near Death Experiences Denver, CO
- 2018: Women, Sexuality and Trauma: UnitedTribe May and October New York, NY
- 2018: Hospice and Staff Burnout: Sarasota, FL
- 2018: AASECT Understanding and treating grief when sexuality and gender are the Conference. Presenter. June. Denver, CO
- 2018: Transgender and Grief: Two Day Workshop The Gender Quest New York, New York New York, NY
- 2017: Transgender One day grief workshop: Coping with grief and loss of loved ones Nassau County, NY
- 2017: Coping with ED: Closed men’s group- 3 months New York, NY
- 2017: Vaginismus Group for Women: 25-40 Weekly closed group: 3 months New York, NY
- 2017: The Enchanted Forest: Understanding the archetypes and sexuality, One Year intensive for women New York, NY
- 2016: Awaken Your Desire: Finding Flow, October New York, NY
- 2016: The Forces Within: Revealing Masculine and Feminine Energy, June New York, NY
- 2016: Drama Interrupted: Get Raw in Relationship March
- 2016: Awaken Your Desire: An Interactive Workshop January Lee, Massachusetts
- 2015: Unmasking Grief: The road to finding the self. Workshop for Women 10 months
- 2014: Dance of Grief Weekend workshops: January, April, July, October Lee, Massachusetts
- 201: Unmasking the Self: Finding the True Self
- Transparency: To be seen or not to be seen
- The Grace in Grief: Finding Yourself after loss
- 2010: Through The Veil: Mindfulness and Being: Coping with the Unknown
- 2009: Children with Abilities: Relationship Between Abuse and Sensitivity
- 2007 – Present: Radio interviews with John Holland Grief and the holidays
- 2000–2008: Worked with Suzane Northrop on radio and in her workshops
- 2000-2015 Grief Cruises: Lead therapist conducting in-depth discussion and therapy on loss and trauma
Dance of Grief and Intensive Workshops:
- 2012-Present: Dissecting “She” “He” and “The Alchemist”: Journey through grief and trauma from today and yesterday. New York City
- 2012-Present: From Grief to Grace: Weekend workshop Intensive: January, April, July, October
- 2013-2017 Dance of Grief Cruises: Key Note, group leader, Coordinator. Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 1995-Present: Bereavement, adoption triads, divorce & aging
- “Grief and Loss”, Nassau Community College Radio, 2004
- “Mediation & Coping”, Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy,
- 1994-1997: “Good Grief in the Adoption Triad”, National Adoption Conferences
- 1990- 1992: “Living With AIDS. Managing the Stress” People with AIDS Coalition
Professional Associations
- SSTAR 2018-Present
- AASECT: 2014–Present
- ISSWCH: 2014-Present
- WPATH: 2014-Present
- National Association of Social Workers. 1994-Present
- American Group Psychotherapy Association, 2004-Present
