Shirley Riga

Shirley Riga lived with a chronically-ill child for 32 years and understands the path one has to take to survive the hardships, the medical and educational systems and the self-care. As a spiritual coach and certified Psychosynthesis counselor, she believes compassion is built upon understanding others. Shirley holds a deep passion for families challenged by chronic illness or special needs. She is a strong medical and educational advocate for families. She speaks to organizations and churches around the country about finding empowerment through adversity.