Nicola Tannion holds a Ph.D in Mythological Studies with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA. Her doctoral research titled, “Ancestral Resonance: The Irish Other and the Irish Otherworld” can be found here.

In addition, Nicola’s professional experience in Loss and Grief communities, trauma & healing work lends for a deeper engagment to her students in academic and non-academic settings. Academic Teaching, External Evaluations, & Publications listed below.

Teaching

  • Community Grief: Antioch University, Seattle. Winter 2017. BA Liberal Arts Dept.

  • Loss and Grief: Antioch University, Seattle, Co-led Grief Retreat, Summer 2017, Co-taught, Summer 2016. BA Liberal Arts Dept.

  • Guest Lecturer: "Cross Cultural Approaches to Death, Dying, and Grief." Antioch University, Seattle. Spring 2015 & 2016. Masters Dept.

External Evaluator

  • External Evaluator: "Independent Study" subject/credits and Senior Graduating Projects: Loss and Grief (2018, 2017), Transpersonal Psychology (2016), and Thriving Beyond Childhood Trauma (2016). Antioch University, Seattle. BA Liberal Arts Dept.

Journals