Broken And Blue: A Policeman's Guide To Health, Hope, and Healing

by Scott Silverii, Jimmy Evans (Foreword by)

Overview

Broken and Blue: A Policeman's Guide to Health, Healing and Hope is the nation's leading resource for brothers in blue. Written by a cop, specifically for cops. After 25 years on the job, Chief of Police, Scott Silverii, PhD understands firsthand that danger, destruction and despair on the job leave many of America's finest broken.

He's not only an expert in police culture, but has overcome a life of personal pain caused by the same ideals police uphold as noble and defining of the alpha warrior tribe."Seeking help doesn't make you weak. It makes you whole, so you return stronger and better prepared to fight."Police officer depression, PTSD, addiction, domestic abuse and suicide continue to torment those who place others above themselves. Cops deserve better self-care, so they can provide better public service.

Broken and Blue was created to help officers understand what it means to live a life of freedom from the pain of a broken past. Chief Silverii leads America's Finest from a sacrificial life of service toward a renewed beginning based on health, healing, and hope.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781940499956
Publisher:	Five Stones
Publication date:	06/07/2019
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword by Pastor Jimmy Evans

Introduction

1. Finding Freedom

2. Defining Personal Pain

3. Avoiding Past Pain

4. Managing Personal Pain

5. Our Past Reminds Us, Not Defines Us

6. Spiritual Freedom

7. Learning To Forgive

8. Remaining Spiritually Free

9. Inner Vows

10. Judgments

11. PTSD and Soul Scars

12. Unseen Enemies

13. Personal Baggage

14. Distorted Image of God

15. Distorted Self-Image

16.Wrong Relationships

17. Unhealthy Personalities

18. Anger and Hostility

19. Depression

20. Addiction

21. The Daily Walk Fortress

22. The Transformed Mind

23. Accountability

24. Boundaries

25. Consequences

26. Restoration

27. Renewal and the Fortress Against Spiritual Warfare

28. The Key to Freedom

About the Author

Your Mission Assignment

Also by Chief Scott Silverii, PhD

Editorial Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!

December 18, 2018

Great book! My husband does not work in Law Enforcement, but he was in the military, and experienced similar internal struggles. We have been married for over 30 years and thankfully have high emotional intelligence which has helped us with resiliency. I highly recommend this book!

Excellent book for anyone who loves a first responder

November 5, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

As a retired dispatcher I was interested in this book. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves not just an officer but any emergency service personnel including dispatchers. It provides insight into the jobs what they see and how we react. Sometime it’s hard to articulate the feelings you carry with you and the choices you make. It’s a long road and with your loved ones having a better understanding it can help a lot. That understanding for the things that can never be unseen or unheard can help you come out the other side whole instead of broken.

VINE VOICE - 4.0 out of 5 stars Good information

November 3, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Although written for LEO's, this book can be used by any emergency responder. The ability to look beyond the moment and self-heal are spoken about with a definite nod towards putting your faith and trust in a deity. I'm not religiously minded, but anything that can get people talking about what happened, what is still bothering them, and seeking help is a good thing!



Broken and Blue is a good start to dealing with internal pain and overcoming situations that still prey on your mind. Let's continue to help each other, LEO, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, and military.

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