Resilience on the Front Line: 101 Recommendations for Trauma-exposed Professionals, Organizations, Leaders, and Family Members
Resilience on the Front Line is a practical, boots-on-the-ground guide for anyone working-or caring about someone working-on the front lines of trauma.

Drawing on nearly thirty years experience as a police officer and Wellness leader, author Mike Lockington offers 101 real-world recommendations to help trauma-exposed professionals, their leaders, and their families take proactive steps toward resilience and mental wellness. Whether it be policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing, corrections, or other trauma-exposed work, this book offers clear, actionable strategies grounded in lived experience and informed by a deep understanding of front line reality.

Unlike clinical texts or personal memoirs, this guide bridges the gap-combining credible insight with immediate advice. From within the broader framework of community safety and well-being, this book speaks to those working in Wellness units, executive leadership roles, and anyone supporting a loved one in these professions. With leadership guidance and honest stories from the front line, this book offers a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal understanding.

Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or simply trying to stay healthy in a demanding job-this book is your field guide to resilience.
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Resilience on the Front Line: 101 Recommendations for Trauma-exposed Professionals, Organizations, Leaders, and Family Members
Resilience on the Front Line is a practical, boots-on-the-ground guide for anyone working-or caring about someone working-on the front lines of trauma.

Drawing on nearly thirty years experience as a police officer and Wellness leader, author Mike Lockington offers 101 real-world recommendations to help trauma-exposed professionals, their leaders, and their families take proactive steps toward resilience and mental wellness. Whether it be policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing, corrections, or other trauma-exposed work, this book offers clear, actionable strategies grounded in lived experience and informed by a deep understanding of front line reality.

Unlike clinical texts or personal memoirs, this guide bridges the gap-combining credible insight with immediate advice. From within the broader framework of community safety and well-being, this book speaks to those working in Wellness units, executive leadership roles, and anyone supporting a loved one in these professions. With leadership guidance and honest stories from the front line, this book offers a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal understanding.

Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or simply trying to stay healthy in a demanding job-this book is your field guide to resilience.
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Resilience on the Front Line: 101 Recommendations for Trauma-exposed Professionals, Organizations, Leaders, and Family Members

Resilience on the Front Line: 101 Recommendations for Trauma-exposed Professionals, Organizations, Leaders, and Family Members

by Mike Lockington
Resilience on the Front Line: 101 Recommendations for Trauma-exposed Professionals, Organizations, Leaders, and Family Members

Resilience on the Front Line: 101 Recommendations for Trauma-exposed Professionals, Organizations, Leaders, and Family Members

by Mike Lockington

Overview

Resilience on the Front Line is a practical, boots-on-the-ground guide for anyone working-or caring about someone working-on the front lines of trauma.

Drawing on nearly thirty years experience as a police officer and Wellness leader, author Mike Lockington offers 101 real-world recommendations to help trauma-exposed professionals, their leaders, and their families take proactive steps toward resilience and mental wellness. Whether it be policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing, corrections, or other trauma-exposed work, this book offers clear, actionable strategies grounded in lived experience and informed by a deep understanding of front line reality.

Unlike clinical texts or personal memoirs, this guide bridges the gap-combining credible insight with immediate advice. From within the broader framework of community safety and well-being, this book speaks to those working in Wellness units, executive leadership roles, and anyone supporting a loved one in these professions. With leadership guidance and honest stories from the front line, this book offers a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal understanding.

Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or simply trying to stay healthy in a demanding job-this book is your field guide to resilience.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781038351647
Publisher: FriesenPress
Publication date: 10/27/2025
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Mike Lockington is a veteran police officer with many years of experience, including leadership in employee wellness within a large Canadian police service. With firsthand experience in high-risk, trauma-exposed situations, he offers grounded, practical insight into front line well-being.
Lockington holds a Master's in Public Safety and is pursuing a PhD in Urban Health, focusing on the connection between community and occupational wellness. Known for his clear, actionable advice, he wrote this book to help professionals, leaders, and families protect the health of those who serve. This is his first published book.
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