Have you, or has someone you know had a profound loss in childhood or adulthood? If so, join host Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Andy McNiel, John Santoro, and Shari O’Laughlin to learn adaptive coping skills after profound loss.  Andy McNiel is the Senior Advisor of Youth Programs at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).  He is a consultant for The Compassionate Friends, and co-founder of The Satori Group.  He is Co-Author of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for ProfessionalsJohn Santor’s daughter Paula died from the hidden effects of hyper-rare genetic syndrome.  He has served The Compassionate Friends as a trustee on the Foundation, and on the National Board of Directors.  John co-founded the Paula Rosina Santoro Foundation, which funds and advises community service projects in New Jersey.  Shari O’Laughlin is the Chief Executive Officer of The Compassionate Friends.   Her 14 yr. old son Connor was killed in a plane crash, and her sister died earlier in her life.  Shari is the author of the book; Life From the Ashes;  Finding Signs of Hope After Loss.

 

 

 

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