
Recommended Reading
At every workshop we recommend certain books to assist with basic the knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress, Resilience, Wellness, Therapy Protocols, and more. This is not an exhaustive list. Theses are publications that have helped us navigate through some tough stuff and gain a better understanding of why we as first responders are, the way we are.
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Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by Kevin Gilmartin
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The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage by Ryan Holiday
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Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know by Ellen Kirschman, Mark Kamena and Joel Fay
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Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma by Michael Sugrue and Shauna Springer
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Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges by Steven Southwick and Dennis Charney
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The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent's Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11 by Samantha Horwitz
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Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us by Shauna Springer
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The Ranger Way: Living the Code On and Off the Battlefield by Kris "Tanto" Paronto
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I Love A Cop: What Police Families Need to Know by Ellen Kirschman
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Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
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Separating From Service: The Mental Health Handbook for Transitioning Veterans by Eric Burleson
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The Stress Effect: Why Smart Leaders Make Dumb Decisions - And What to do About it by Henry Thompson
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Cop Shock: Surviving Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Allen R. Kates
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Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma by Josh Goldberg and Ken Falke