Light The Fire is a practical and empowering guide for anyone looking to build, strengthen, or support a survivor‑led cardiac arrest community. Based on over eleven years of experience running Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, the book highlights how out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest survivors often face long‑term psychological and cognitive challenges that extend well beyond clinical care. Peer support is shown to be a vital part of recovery, yet many survivors and professionals have little guidance on how to create effective support networks.
Inside, you’ll find clear, actionable methodology for establishing, nurturing, and sustaining survivor‑driven communities. The book covers key elements such as:
Whether you’re a survivor, a healthcare professional, a peer supporter, or someone supporting a loved one, Light The Fire offers guidance, clarity, and community—helping you create spaces where survivors can heal, grow, and thrive.
- Building an authentic, supportive survivor‑led culture
- Choosing the right platforms for accessibility and engagement
- Trauma‑informed approaches and co‑survivor support
- Working alongside healthcare systems while maintaining independence
- Volunteer management, crisis protocols, and community boundaries
- Templates, scripts, and practical resources for real‑world use
We’re proud to make Light The Fire available to everyone in our community.
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- Amazon Edition
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Light the Fire
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Description
Light-the-FireSurvivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest face significant post-event psychological and cognitive challenges that extend beyond clinical intervention. Peer support has emerged as an essential complement to cardiac rehabilitation and clinical care, yet guidance on establishing effective peer support networks remains limited. This practical implementation guide, based on eleven years of experience building and running Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK (4,000+ members), provides healthcare professionals, survivor leaders, and patient advocates with concrete methodology for establishing, growing, and sustaining peer support communities. The guide addresses:- Foundational principles for authentic survivor-led peer support
- Platform selection based on demographic accessibility
- Community culture and moderation best practice
- The co-survivor model and trauma-informed approaches to family support
- Integration with healthcare systems while preserving organisational independence
- Crisis response protocols and scope boundaries
- Volunteer management and succession planning
- Research partnership frameworks
