TACTICAL BRAIN TRAINING BY GINA ROLLO WHITE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES OCT 1, 2024
A Groundbreaking Stress Reduction Guide for First Responders, Veterans, & Clinicians
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Renowned first responder therapeutic mindfulness expert, Gina Rollo White, is proud to announce that her groundbreaking book, Tactical Brain Training, is available for purchase. Written through the lens of first responders, this essential resource is designed for first responders, veterans, and clinicians, offering practical, proven strategies for managing the trauma, stress, and anxiety inherent in high-stress professions. Accessible to anyone who experiences stress or has faced trauma, Tactical Brain Training provides sustainable techniques for real-time stress regulation both on and off the job.
A Vital Addition to First Responder Training
The book, published by PESI Publishing, has already garnered attention for filling a critical gap in mental health resources. “Adding Tactical Brain Training to our collection makes our offerings more robust, especially for the unique needs of first responders and the clinicians who support them,” said Kate Sample, LPC, and the Publisher at PESI Publishing. “This book provides targeted, practical strategies that are both accessible and immediately applicable, making it a must-have for anyone in this space.”
Supporting Those Who Serve
“Gina’s therapeutic mindfulness approach has been an incredible asset to veterans in our community,” said Phil McGinty, Vice President at the Recon and Sniper Foundation. “She offers tools that are not only culturally appropriate but also tailored to each individual, making her a valuable resource for our community.”
About Tactical Brain Training
Tactical Brain Training is a transformative book designed to help first responders and veterans tap into their emergency management skills to recover from the demands of their high-stress work. Created by Gina Rollo White, a therapeutic mindfulness expert with over a decade of experience in the first responder field, this guidebook offers practical, proven strategies for managing stress and trauma in real time and after critical incidents.
Though written from the perspective of first responders and veterans, this book is a lifeline for anyone who experiences stress or has faced trauma. It combines real-life case studies, mindfulness practices, and self-assessment tools to help readers develop personalized strategies for resilience. Interactive chapters, complete with QR codes linking to guided meditations and practical exercises, give readers the flexibility to engage with the material in ways that best suit their needs.
Running toward chaos may be part of the job, but living in it doesn’t have to be. Tactical Brain Training offers a path to mental clarity and resilience.
About the Author
Gina Rollo White, MA, is the founder of Mindful Junkie and is broadly recognized as a leading therapeutic mindfulness expert and instructor for first responders and veterans, teaching stress and trauma management using mindfulness interventions. She provides in-agency and in- department workshops across the US using the curriculum she developed, Tactical Brain Training®, Mindfulness for First Responders. She is also a speaker at major first responder conferences across the country, such as International Association of Chiefs of Police, COG Fire Health and Safety Symposium, Southwest Women in Law Enforcement, and Washington DC, Grand Rounds. She lives in the Washington DC area.
Availability
Tactical Brain Training is available for purchase at all major online book retailers.
About PESI Publishing:
PESI Publishing specializes in clinical books, workbooks, card decks, flip charts, and children’s books in the behavioral health, education, and self-help genres. Designed to teach practical skills, their publications are known for having a straightforward, conversational style with reproducible, easy-to-use exercises, strategies, and guides for the general consumer as well as for practitioners to use with clients.
About Recon and Sniper Foundation:
The Recon & Sniper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting current and former Recon and Marine Corps Sniper community members. We provide targeted assistance, community events, mental health resources, and career development to ensure veterans and their families thrive beyond service.
About Mindful Junkie:
Mindful Junkie Outreach is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by Gina Rollo White, a long-time mind-body practitioner and mindfulness researcher. For over 10 years, Gina has been developing and leading mindfulness trainings specifically tailored to first responders, based on her extensive research on the benefits of mindfulness.
The mission of Mindful Junkie Outreach is to support first responders and veterans with mindfulness strategies to ensure they remain safe, healthy, and emotionally regulated. MJ aims to make mindfulness accessible through on-site educational workshops, including Tactical Brain Training®. These trainings introduce first responders to the science and practice of mindfulness through a combination of lectures and breakout sessions. Participants learn guided breathing exercises, techniques for focus and attention, methods for identifying emotional triggers, and the underlying science of mindfulness. They leave equipped with knowledge, skills, and practical exercises to support them both on and off the job.
