Dr. Susan Powers, Author

#Author of Ruthless Grieving, #Psychotherapist in NYC & Hamptons. Being your authentic self in the face of loss. #WriteToHeal

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

There are moments of joy in situations where you would never expect to find them. Happiness can definitely be part of someone’s grieving process and your interactions with him or her. Awe can turn to joy and laughter in a flash.

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[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Number 11 of the 12 Steps of Grieving: We seek contact with Spirit and trust the guidance we receive. https://t.co/c23aKlXowv

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[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

We make an effort to help others in their loss and practice these principles in all our affairs.

How can you help others in their loss?

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[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Know that grief is an expression of love and that there can be richness in the sadness of grief that can help you. Allow the depth of your sadness to move you toward acceptance. https://t.co/QtuhT8hgkE #RuthlessGrieving #PermissionToGrieve #AcceptingGrief

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Are you talking about your loved one as much as you still want to? Are you afraid you speak about him or her too much? Could you give yourself permission to speak about him or her as much as you need to? https://t.co/qVETPebpAq #griefjourney #griefsupport #healgrief

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Where are you at in the 12 Steps of Grieving? Number 10: We take inventory of our progress on a daily basis. https://t.co/Baozu8zLdY #griefjourney #griefsupport #healgrief #grief #TraumaticLoss

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

We are bound to regret some aspects of what we had with our loved ones after they are gone. Give yourself permission to go through all the feelings. This is key to proceeding with your grief. https://t.co/QteGI7pZmi #AcceptingGrief #healing #bereavement

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

My anger during the grieving process gave me the impetus to begin writing letters in my journal, and doing so helped me the most during this stage of grieving. We must give ourselves permission to feel the anger and to let it move through us. https://t.co/maaafs5MwP #HealGrief

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

It's my experience that when we have resolved our grief, all that is left is Love—the acceptance of the connection with them however loving or unloving it had been, the love and forgiveness of self and of every other being alive or dead. https://t.co/A3KAA63Qcj

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Extra consideration is an important thing to ask for when you’re grieving. Be ruthless about what helps you & what doesn’t. If you need an outward symbol that says, “I’m vulnerable right now,” don’t hesitate to use one. https://t.co/usfPz5ZaMW #griefjourney #healgrief

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

There are 3 major pitfalls in grief. These are isolation, medication, and comparison. They are discussed in Chapter 3 of Ruthless Grieving. https://t.co/ds8Lnz9gq3 #RuthlessGrieving #PermissionToGrieve #GriefRituals

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

The book, Ruthless Grieving, concerns itself with warnings about the challenges of grieving. It's a warning not to go unconscious or avoid the process. It's a call to be proactive if you've experienced a close or significant loss. Learn more: https://t.co/s5emagIabi #healgrief

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

I strongly suggest having a memorial event for the one-year anniversary of any loss. There is something very significant about that milestone, and I suggest honoring it for yourself & those around you. #PermissionToGrieve #GriefRituals #AcceptingGrief

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[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

The way you honor your loved one is very personal. I used to light a candle at the altar and sit quietly as soon as I got up. Now I meditate in other ways, which I describe in the section "Going on Without Them" in the book, "Ruthless Grieving." https://t.co/yz4pYWzujW

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Rituals are a wonderful part of grieving, and they were a very big part of my ruthless grief for my husband & daughter. I felt like I was honoring and celebrating them because I was gathering people to support each other and me in each of these losses. https://t.co/NZpgmBaWXl

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

Don’t compare yourself & how you're feeling or doing w/ anyone else’s grieving process. “Side with yourself” can be a positive attitude that helps. https://t.co/e7sIvVVvvQ #RuthlessGrieving #PermissionToGrieve #GriefRituals #AcceptingGrief #bereavement #GettingThroughLoss

[Jane Asher @JaneAsher]

Peace, love & understanding. What’s so funny?
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[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

For me, appreciation of the beach or a sunset is as spiritual as a church ceremony is for someone religious. There is a place for all of it, and there are as many spiritual paths as there are people, in my opinion. https://t.co/mGYKospWfV

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

In my book I write about how writing letters to our loved ones who have died can help us during the grieving process. A bit of a twist to #UniversalLetterWritingWeek this second week of January. https://t.co/f14PUiYqiJ

[Dr. Susan Powers, Author @susanpowersphd]

What are some of the “what-ifs” that haunted you after your loved one died? Are any of them still with you? What are they? Write them down. https://t.co/aWerE8OiEz #griefjourney #writetoheal #healinggrief