In this first of many articles to come, I wanted to welcome you to my blog and thank you for coming.
My name is Dr. Erica Miller. I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology specializing in marriage & family counseling since the early 1980′s. I founded a chain of clinics that have helped hundreds of patients heal.
I have recently released my memoir, Thanks for My Journey, a labor of love that chronicles my life. As a child in Romania, I—with other members of my family— survived the horrors of the Holocaust. My teenage and young adult years were spent in Israel, where I served in the Israeli Air Force. My adult life has been lived in the United States, where I earned my PhD while raising children, nurtured a marriage, and opened my business. My story is a testament to the rewards of persistence and determination despite the odds.
This blog will cover various topics centered around such subjects as parenting, women’s issues, honoring our own needs, aging actively, work-life balance, and more. It is my hope that here in this forum I can share some of the wisdom I have learned along the way.
I thought it would be beneficial to share some of my core beliefs with the idea that it will give you some insight into where I am coming from and where I believe we can all go.
- I believe that life is a gift, a journey, both smooth and rocky.
- You should flex your muscles of experience every chance you get.
- There is no failure. Disappointments make the joy of accomplishments so much greater.
- Hurt brings opportunity for growth and healing. Cherish it all.
- Live life today. The past is gone. The future might never be.
It is my sincere wish that you enjoy and find value in what will be posted here, and I hope you will return often. I encourage you to share your comments so that we can open a dialogue about the topics discussed and further our learning and growth as a result. Of course, I’d be honored if you would tell your friends about what you have read here and ask them to check it out as well.
Once again, welcome! I look forward to our journey.
-Dr. Erica Miller