An Expert Voice on Grief, Loss, and the Self
Bring Edy Nathan to Your Organization
Grief is an inevitable part of life, yet it’s often misunderstood—especially in professional and caregiving spaces where grief, burnout, and trauma quietly accumulate. Organizations that address these realities see stronger engagement, resilience, and well-being among employees, clients, and communities.
Edy Nathan is a licensed therapist, certified sex therapist, and sought-after speaker who helps people redefine their relationship with grief—moving beyond rigid models toward a more integrated, empowered experience. Whether she’s speaking to healthcare professionals, therapists, educators, or corporate teams, Edy brings a unique blend of expertise, science, and storytelling that transforms the way people think about grief, loss, and the self.
Why Bring Edy to Your Event?
Edy’s presentations don’t just educate—they shift perspectives and open the door to real healing and resilience.
- For professionals – Tools to navigate grief, burnout, and the imprints from trauma while sustaining purpose and energy.
- For therapists & caregivers – A deeper understanding of grief’s impact on identity, sexuality, and mental health.
- For general audiences – A new, empowering way to engage with personal loss and life transitions.
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What Sets Edy Apart
- A Pioneer in Grief and Sexuality
Edy is one of the few therapists to bridge the worlds of grief, trauma, and sexuality, offering a nuanced understanding of how loss reshapes identity and intimacy. - Experience You Can Feel
With over two decades of clinical practice, Edy brings both the mastery of a seasoned therapist and the humanity of someone who truly walks beside her clients — not above them. - Creative Healing, Grounded in Science
Certified as a sex therapist (AASECT), EMDR practitioner, and hypnotherapist, Edy weaves evidence-based techniques with creativity, storytelling, and soul-based approaches that awaken change from the inside out. - Academic Excellence, Real-World Wisdom
Trained at NYU, Fordham, and the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy, Edy combines rigorous academic knowledge with the real-world insight that only life experience can bring. - Author and Thought Leader
In her acclaimed book, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss, Edy reframes grief as an active, creative process — offering readers a new way to relate to their losses and themselves. - A Voice that Resonates
Whether on stage, on podcasts, or leading workshops, Edy’s blend of humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom leaves audiences feeling seen, understood, and inspired to take their next step forward.
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Speaking & Training Topics
Grief, trauma, sexuality, and identity weave through every stage of life — often shaping who we are in ways that go unseen. Through engaging talks and compassionate trainings, Edy offers individuals, organizations, and communities the tools to navigate these tender spaces with resilience, self-awareness, and connection.
Grief as a Portal to Growth
Exploring grief as a catalyst for transformation, resilience, and emotional intelligence — personally and collectively.
The Adoption Triad: Loss, Identity, and Belonging
Honoring the complex experiences of adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents through the lens of grief, connection, and identity formation.
Transgender Grief and Identity
Acknowledging and supporting the unique forms of grief experienced during gender transition and societal marginalization.
Sex and Sexuality Across the Lifespan
Understanding the evolving landscape of intimacy, identity, and sexual wellness from youth to aging adulthood.
Sexuality, Safety, and Empowerment for College Students
A candid and compassionate conversation about consent, agency, identity, and navigating intimacy during formative years.
Women’s Empowerment Through Loss and Reclamation
Helping women harness the experiences of grief, trauma, and transition to rediscover strength, voice, and self-ownership.
The Intersection of Trauma and Sexuality
Understanding how trauma shapes sexual identity and intimacy — and pathways toward liberation from sexual grief.
Sexual Wellness as Emotional Wellness
Reframing sexual health as an integral part of emotional, relational, and physical well-being across the lifespan.
Trauma and Parenting
Offering insights and tools for caregivers navigating their own traumatic imprints while striving to raise emotionally resilient children.
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Caregivers
Strategies to sustain purpose, resilience, and self-care for professional caregivers and family members supporting loved ones.