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Tales of Grief

Self-discovery through trauma and loss.

Loneliness
Loneliness: Is It an Emergency of the Psyche?

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on February 12, 2024

Loneliness is part of the labyrinth of life. It can feel as if you are in a maze without a way out, but in actuality, you are exploring options and paths that can evoke curiosity. 

Loneliness is part of the labyrinth of life. It can feel as if you are in a maze without a way out, but in actuality, you are exploring options and paths that can evoke curiosity. 

Anxiety
Overcoming Empathy Fatigue

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on December 30, 2023

Empathy fatigue. Is this you? If you've stopped caring about others, the loss of empathy may be due to work or world trauma and tragedy. Say no, set boundaries and recall caring.

Empathy fatigue. Is this you? If you've stopped caring about others, the loss of empathy may be due to work or world trauma and tragedy. Say no, set boundaries and recall caring.

Broken Glass Broken Heart
Infidelity
5 Tools to Support the One Who Was Cheated On

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on December 29, 2023

Surviving an emotional or sexual affair is not easy. Use these tools to help someone face the loss of trust, the loss of self, and the pain of facing a relationship betrayal.

Surviving an emotional or sexual affair is not easy. Use these tools to help someone face the loss of trust, the loss of self, and the pain of facing a relationship betrayal.

Grief
Coping With Tragedy-Based Grief

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on December 11, 2023

As news of tragedies fills our social media feeds, we’re inundated with suffering, which takes a toll on our mental health.

As news of tragedies fills our social media feeds, we’re inundated with suffering, which takes a toll on our mental health.

Grief
The Maui Grief Effect: Complex and Chronic

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on October 10, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The fires in Maui lit up more than the land. They lit a sentiment of a people who now feel lost in their grief and mourning.

A Personal Perspective: The fires in Maui lit up more than the land. They lit a sentiment of a people who now feel lost in their grief and mourning.

Grief
Experiencing Good Grief

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on August 18, 2023

As a new parent, it’s normal to experience a sense of loss, along with the joy and love, that comes with a new baby. "Good grief" is a normal part of this process.

As a new parent, it’s normal to experience a sense of loss, along with the joy and love, that comes with a new baby. "Good grief" is a normal part of this process.

Trauma
How to Heal From Public (Vicarious) Trauma

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on July 6, 2023

The body reacts to public, or vicarious, trauma, similarly to personal trauma. Learn how to cope with the complex emotions it incites and how to disengage.

The body reacts to public, or vicarious, trauma, similarly to personal trauma. Learn how to cope with the complex emotions it incites and how to disengage.

Grief
The Mother-Daughter Bind

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on June 23, 2023

The mother-child relationship is innate and scientifically well-established, but through the lens of grief, this relationship becomes augmented.

The mother-child relationship is innate and scientifically well-established, but through the lens of grief, this relationship becomes augmented.

Parental Alienation
Parental Alienation and the Hidden Father

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on June 12, 2023

Parental alienation of fathers is complex. Alienation causes grief, but rebuilding the parent-child relationship is possible with effort, time, and support.

Parental alienation of fathers is complex. Alienation causes grief, but rebuilding the parent-child relationship is possible with effort, time, and support.

Grief
Memorial Day: A Hidden Audience in Grief

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on May 25, 2023

Many Americans consider the holiday part of a long BBQ weekend to kick off summer, but others recognize it as a day to mourn significant loss.

Many Americans consider the holiday part of a long BBQ weekend to kick off summer, but others recognize it as a day to mourn significant loss.

Grief
Faith in Humanity

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on December 25, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Do grief responses come in unsuspecting ways? Change the script, and it can be an ally for growth.

A Personal Perspective: Do grief responses come in unsuspecting ways? Change the script, and it can be an ally for growth.

Sex
Social and Sexual Grief: The Trials of the Adolescents of COVID-19

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on November 15, 2022

The children who have been in the COVID-19 haze of development need to find ways to spread their wings, despite the developmental delay that was no fault of their own.

The children who have been in the COVID-19 haze of development need to find ways to spread their wings, despite the developmental delay that was no fault of their own.

Grief
Grief and Role-Confusion

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on October 30, 2022

The "role-confusion" phase of grief allows you to learn about yourself as you move with all the pieces of the puzzle that have gone missing since grief entered your life.

The "role-confusion" phase of grief allows you to learn about yourself as you move with all the pieces of the puzzle that have gone missing since grief entered your life.

Grief
My Phases of Grief: Phase One, Emotional Armor

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on October 18, 2022

The emotional armor phase of grief is a safe haven, a place you will revisit many times. It provides your soul with a needed chance to re-group, rest, and restore.

The emotional armor phase of grief is a safe haven, a place you will revisit many times. It provides your soul with a needed chance to re-group, rest, and restore.

Anger
5 Power Tools to Reset Grief's Anger

Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR on August 22, 2022

Acknowledge the presence of grief and anger as unexpected allies. When you do that simple step, you create the necessary healing moves needed to feel better.

Acknowledge the presence of grief and anger as unexpected allies. When you do that simple step, you create the necessary healing moves needed to feel better.