Book Review: Beyond the Military: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration

Beyond the Military: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. Jason Roncornoni and Shauna Springer, Ph.D. Lioncrest Publishing

Returning to civilian life after serving in the military can be difficult. Not only will the veteran be impacted but also reentry into nonmilitary life will impact his or her family. The reader will be given over 30 exercises offered through the military decision-making process.  You will gain insights into how to grow and transition into a successful life after your commitment to the military. 

Veteran and executive coach, Jason Roncoroni, and psychologist and nationally recognized expert, Dr. Sauna Springer, have joined together to create a workbook to help veterans work their way through this important period of transition. Beyond the Military serves as a complete, interactive resource to address the deeper psychological, cultural, and relational aspects of reintegrating into civilian life.

The purpose of this handbook is to create a strategy for reintegration into civilian life. The handbook is structured in three parts that address the key and essential tasks to solve the complex problem of military transition and civilian integration. The intended outcome of this handbook is to help the veteran to recognize his or her individual identity including person values and unique purpose and they prepare to pursue opportunities for personal and professional fulfillment. The reader will be able to achieve a working plan for a successful integration which optimizes health, socialization, cultural assimilation, economic stability, professional preparedness, and family adjustment to life beyond the military. The veteran and his or her family will be inspired to strengthen relationships and live a more empowering life after leaving the military…..Carol 

About the authors:

Jason Roncoroni is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former aviation battalion commander for the United States Army. He served 33 months in combat and has the unique distinction of having transitioned from the military twice. He departed as a junior captain only to return to the military after 9/11, and he most recently retired after 21 years of active duty service.  He advises military leaders, policy makers, and government officials on military transition and civilian reintegration. The founder of Ordinary Hero Coaching, inc., Jason helps prepare transitioning leaders for meaningful opportunities after military service.

Doctor Shauna Springer is a licensed psychologist and nationally recognized expert on initiatives that benefit the military community. Known as “Doc Springer,” she is a trusted advisor for vast network of veterans, military families, and fellow thought leaders. Her uniquely perceptive insights have helped thousands of veteran and their partners thrive after military service and she has personally helped hundreds of warriors reconnect with their tribe, strengthen their relationships, and build their lives driven by their values. Dr. Springer’s work has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS Radio, Military Times and Marine Corps Times.

Carol Duff, MSN, BA, RN

Carol graduated from Riverside White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and received her diploma as a registered nurse. She attended Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Literature. She attended the University of Toledo, College of Nursing, and received a Master’s of Nursing Science Degree as an Educator.

She has traveled extensively, is a photographer, and writes on medical issues. Carol has three children RJ, Katherine, and Stephen – one daughter-in-law; Katie – two granddaughters; Isabella Marianna and Zoe Olivia – and one grandson, Alexander Paul. She also shares her life with her husband Gordon Duff, many cats, and two rescues.

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