Navigating Adversity 

Tactical Self-Care for First Responders

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Navigating Adversity by Dr. Renee Thornton and Rodger Ruge is a book that offers a practical framework for individuals and leaders to face and overcome challenges in both personal and professional settings. The authors present a unique approach to resilience, focusing on actionable strategies and frameworks designed to help people not only survive adversity but thrive through it.

This book clarifies a holistic perspective of what it means to be healthy while revealing common roadblocks to resilience. Using personal stories and a diverse array of peer-reviewed behavioral, psychological, and organizational research, the authors present an evidence-based model for building physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, financial, spiritual, social, and professional capital. This tactical approach to self-care is a lifelong resource that readers can call upon so that when critical incidents occur, they are prepared to Navigate Adversity.

Who Should Read Navigating Adversity?

  • Leaders in High-Pressure Fields
  • Individuals Facing Personal or Professional Challenges
  • Coaches, HR Professionals, and Organizational Leaders

Keeping it All Together

Building Resilience at Home while Serving the Community

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Keeping It All Together by Dr. Renee Thornton and Rodger Ruge is a practical guide aimed at helping caregivers navigate the challenging and often overwhelming role they play in caring for a loved one, especially those with physical or mental health issues, such as veterans, first responders, or anyone facing chronic conditions.
The book is designed to address the common issue of burnout that many caregivers experience. It clarifies a holistic perspective of what it means to be healthy while revealing common roadblocks to resilience. Using personal stories and a diverse array of peer-reviewed behavioral, psychological, and organizational research, the authors present an evidence-based model for building physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, financial, spiritual, social, and professional capital. This tactical approach to self-care is a lifelong resource with tools and strategies that caregivers can call upon to prevent burnout, maintain their own health, and provide better care to others.