"No Surrender"
Mental Health Warriors RESPOND to Crisis
EMPOWERING EVERYDAY HEROES
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The RESPOND Framework — A step-by-step guide to move from “I don’t know what to do” to calm, confident action.
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Real Tools for Real Moments — Conversation starters, grounding techniques, and quick-reference guides you can use instantly.
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Strength for You Too — Apply the SHIELD mnemonic, a self-care system that keeps you strong while supporting others in crisis.
REAL RESULTS FROM REAL WARRIORS
“This book gave me the confidence to step in instead of freezing.”
“I finally know what to say when someone I care about is spiraling.”
“RESPOND turned my fear into a clear action plan I could use right away.”
“As a teacher, the conversation starters were a lifesaver.”
“I realized I can help others and still protect my own mental health with SHIELD.”
“This book showed me what a mental health crisis feels like from the inside.”
“It’s practical, hopeful, and gave me tools I wish I had years ago.”
“Now I carry the RESPOND framework with me everywhere — it makes me ready to help.”
LEARN MORE - (Back Cover)
When someone you care about is spiraling, you don’t need an official diagnosis or the perfect words — you need a clear plan and the courage to show up. This book gives you both!
Drawing on lived experience with Bipolar, Alcoholism, Anxiety Disorders and PTSD — and years of guiding others — Bruce Schutter offers a practical, insider’s field guide for the moments that matter most. You’ll learn RESPOND, a step-by-step method that helps you move from “I don’t know what to do” to calm, confident action: Recognize the signs, Engage with compassion, Stay grounded, Provide safety, Open hope, Navigate next steps and Dedicate to follow-through.
This book is for
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Everyday people — friends, parents, neighbors and anyone else who wants to help without freezing
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Frontline professionals — teachers, officers, coaches, managers and others who meet crisis in real life
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Anyone who believes no one should have to fight alone
Inside you’ll find
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What a mental health challenge really looks like from the inside
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Word-for-word conversation starters and quick grounding tools you can use in minutes
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The full RESPOND framework, with real-world examples
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The SHIELD self-care system — because you can’t pour from an empty cup
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A quick-reference cheat sheet and resources you can keep at your fingertips
Direct, hopeful and action-ready, Mental Health Warriors Respond to Crisis turns caring into action — so you can be present, steady and truly helpful when it counts!
