Books by Shirley Riga
Parenting a chronically-ill child, holding a family together, and taking care of oneself in the process is often an insurmountable task. As caregivers, you give and give, making life changing decisions for your children. Often, it's only your will and determination that makes the endless problems survivable. But you need care too. When her daughter was born with two liver diseases, Shirley's life was upended into a whirlwind of doctors and hospitals. In this book, she shares how she learned and applied tools for emotional survival. It takes courage to find peace. Shirley gives hope and understanding for other parents and caregivers of special children. Paperback and ebook
Praise for Tools
“Must read for any parent coping with their child's serious illness. Provides critical insights for maintaining continued hope and resilience. A true story about a remarkable woman. I recommend it to all my patients struggling with chronic illness.” – Susan Taterka, MSW, LICSW, ACSW
Parenting a chronically-ill child, holding a family together, and taking care of oneself in the process is often an insurmountable task. As caregivers, you give and give, making life changing decisions for your children. Often, it's only your will and determination that makes the endless problems survivable. But you need care too. When her daughter was born with two liver diseases, Shirley's life was upended into a whirlwind of doctors and hospitals. In this book, she shares how she learned and applied tools for emotional survival. It takes courage to find peace. Shirley gives hope and understanding for other parents and caregivers of special children. Paperback and ebook
Praise for Tools
“Must read for any parent coping with their child's serious illness. Provides critical insights for maintaining continued hope and resilience. A true story about a remarkable woman. I recommend it to all my patients struggling with chronic illness.” – Susan Taterka, MSW, LICSW, ACSW
Shirley Riga spent decades as a primary caregiver for her youngest daughter and evolved tools and insights for emotional survival. Tools for the Caregiver is a workbook designed to help those feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities and demands on their caregiving journey. It provides time-tested tips, tools and insights for you to explore your thoughts and beliefs. Riga’s goal is to help caregivers cope with their daily lives and maintain a connection with themselves in the process. Coil-bound workbook