DONALD-NATHANSON-Obituary

DR. DONALD L. NATHANSON

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

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NATHANSONDR. DONALD L.

Age 81, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Don was a psychiatrist in private practice in Philadelphia, and Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University and Hahnemann Hospitals. He was the author of several books, including "Shame...

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Forever grateful that I got to meet and learn from Donald Nathanson - hardly a day passes without the mention of his name.

Very found memories of Don Nathanson, a mentor and inspiration.

Two years on and my memories of Don remain as strong as ever. I find it impossible to talk about relationships without mentioning his name such was Don's influence on my work and life. Forever grateful our paths crossed and his legacy to the restorative movement will never be diminished.

I am just now finishing reading Donald's book, Shame and Pride and I am learning so much from it which I believe will help me live a better life. Donald was an insightful and brilliant man who has made an impact on myself and the world. I will spread the knowlege I have gained from him to others. My condolances.

David

Dear Roz and family,
Let me extend to you my deepest condolences. Don was a very special human being, someone who had a significant influence in my personal and professional life. I was fortunate to have met Don in 1994 and to have maintained an ongoing relationship that helped me [and others] begin to make sense of life. Generous to a fault with his time and wisdom, Don's infectious personality and great wit meant that every interaction was always challenging yet memorable.

My last...

Roz, Julie and family,
It was a honor to know Dr. Don and you, his lovely family. My sincere condolences for this tremendous loss. May it comfort you that he is at peace with all his memories back were they belong. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and always. He will always be remembered!
Sending you all love and hugs.
Fondly,
Nicole'

Don was one of the most influential teacher/mentor/friends in my professional and personal life. He encouraged me to take concepts he introduced to me, and to expand them to new places. His work to get recognition of Silvan Tompkins Affect Theory into the mainstream of Psychiatry was so important. His recognition of the feeling of shame/humiliation and it's central role in personality and psychology was momentous. The faith he had in me was invaluable to my development as a Psychiatrist and a...

My deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.