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Authors: Erica Miller

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To Renee Hanson, Director of Development for the Child Guidance Clinic:

I am energized by you even though you are “new in my life.” I admire your commitment and hard work at the Child Guidance Clinic. I look forward collaborating with you in your quest to promote a better life for the children in your community.

To Lise and Don Grillo, my wonderful neighbors:

I cherish you and your generous presence, my welcoming and thoroughly enjoyable Austin friends and neighbors. I look forward to sharing my professional and personal life with you for years to come.

To my adult, “sandwich generation” children, Diana Turk and John Miller:

My love and devotion is endless and forever. “Don’t tell me I cannot do it” is the slogan you grew up with. I hereby acknowledge publicly: I was not an easy parent, yet you survived and prospered in spite of me and because of me. Thanks for standing by me, close to me. I cherish you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A Holocaust survivor, Israeli Air Force veteran, and proud
Bubbe
(grandmother), Dr. Miller holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has written extensively on topics of positive psychology. In her inspirational memoir
Thanks for My Journey
she encourages others to follow her lead, living life in the moment and being open to life’s many opportunities. Dr. Miller is a sought-after clinician and motivational speaker, most recently addressing such topics as overcoming life challenges, the importance of education, aging with gusto, and achieving one’s full potential. She is also CEO of Miller Properties, a family-owned real estate business in Austin, Texas.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

Passion, Perseverance and Drive:
Overcoming Obstacles at Home and at Work

Reaching for the Stars:
Obtaining the Highest Level of Education and Experience

The Art of Selfishness:
Take Care of Yourself First so You Can Care for Others

Living in the Moment as if We Have Forever:
Knowing We Don’t

Audacity of Aging with Gusto:
Chronologically Gifted

Communication Skills 101:
The Art of Win/Win