Quotes
"I have worked with
Joey Miller as both an obstetrician working in Chicago and as a patient myself. It
was because of Joey that I was able to return to delivering babies in the very
hospital I lost my own. I know [this book] will help women who are grieving as well as the health
professionals who grieve alongside them but often struggle with how best to
support their patients emotionally."—Gwyneth Bryant, MD, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, and Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
"I have worked with
Joey Miller for over a decade, and in that time, I have seen the benefits that
women and their partners accrue by being in her care.[She will] make a valuable
contribution to the many individuals (patients, families, care providers) who
may never have the chance to work with her on a personal basis."—William Grobman, MD, MBA, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Preventative Medicine, NorthwesternFeinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
"Joey Miller is Chicago's
'go-to source for perinatal loss counseling. Ms. Miller has tremendous depth of
experience with patients whose grief originates within a variety of different
contexts. My endorsement reflects the clinical experience of years of patients
who have benefitted from her care in the most trying of circumstances. I trust
her advice, respect her insight and am glad that she wishes to share her
knowledge with a broader audience."—CassingHammond, MD, Director, Section and Fellowship in Family Planning, AssociateProfessor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern Feinberg School ofMedicine, Chicago
"Joey Miller is an
exceptional clinician and therapist. She has expert diagnostic acumen
accompanied by unparalleled compassion and fortitude that allow her to walk
with her patients in times of profound loss, horrific tragedy and immeasurable
threats to themselves and those they love. Her capacity to hold patients
in a loving and safe space while also holding them accountable to their own
aspirations and goals is inspiring. I am profoundly grateful to be able
to learn from her and work with her in the care of individuals who are
suffering."—ElizabethKieff, MD, Psychiatrist, Private Practice, formerly Student Affairs Dean,Faculty Member, and University Student Mental Health Psychiatrist, Departmentof Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago
"Joey Miller is a
locally and nationally recognized expert and respected advocate, therapeutic
practitioner, and incredibly regarded presenter in the area of perinatal loss. Much
of her professional career also includes educating as well as supporting the
physicians, nurses, and support staff that care for these patients and
families. "—Susan Rizzato, LCSW, MSW, Perinatal Loss Program Coordinator,Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago
"Joey Miller is a very competent and highly skilled clinician who joins her clients and their stories of loss, suffering, and adversity in empathic and compassionate ways. She connects with clients while building resiliency and hope for their futures. Joey is highly regarded among colleagues and clients and their families who continue to seek her out not only during vulnerable times in their lives but also in their journey of remembering, meaning making, and resiliency."
—DenadaHoxha, PhD, psychologist, private practice, and professor, Loyola University,Chicago
"Joey Miller is
brilliant in her vocation and seeks to bring healing and peace to all who seek
her comfort and guidance. This tremendous book flows from years of experience -
action put into words. Joey Miller is an angel of hope in the midst of the pain
and tragedies of life."—VeryRev. Gregory Sakowicz, rector, HolyName Cathedral Parish, Chicago