Navigating Adversity
Tactical Self-Care for First Responders

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
