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Dr. Jerry Lerner
Physician
Executive Life Coach 
Author

Jerry Lerner, MD, through Lerner for Life, offers coaching and consultation for individuals and organizations seeking sustainable resilience, clarity, and alignment—especially during periods of strain, transition, or change.

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When Success No Longer Feels sustainable

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You may be functioning well on the outside—meeting responsibilities, achieving goals—while feeling internally strained, disconnected, or depleted.
This is not a failure of motivation or discipline.
It is often a signal that something essential needs attention. 

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For many capable, high-performing individuals and organizations, prolonged success comes with subtle costs:

  • chronic strain rather than acute stress

  • narrowing focus rather than clarity

  • productivity without vitality

  • accomplishment without a felt sense of meaning

These patterns are common. They are also reversible.

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​Come Home To Resilience

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WHAT THIS WORK IS — AND IS NOT

This work is not about pushing harder, optimizing performance, or forcing change.

It is about restoring:

  • internal steadiness

  • sustainable energy

  • clarity of direction

  • a sense of alignment between how you live and what matters to you

Progress happens through attention, regulation, and relationship—not pressure.

 

For more than four decades, I have worked in rehabilitation medicine, addiction medicine, trauma recovery, and executive coaching. Across settings—from healthcare systems to leadership teams to individual coaching—the pattern is consistent:

When people reconnect with their bodies, settle their nervous systems, relate more skillfully to their thinking, and restore meaningful connection, resilience returns—often quietly, but reliably.

This is the foundation of my work.

(Notice: no name-dropping, no hype, no “unlock potential.”)

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WHO THIS WORK IS FOR

This work tends to be a good fit for people who:

  • are capable and responsible

  • have achieved a measure of success

  • feel inwardly strained or misaligned

  • are seeking sustainability rather than intensity

It is not a good fit for those looking for motivation, quick fixes, or performance maximization without attention to wellbeing.

Dr. Lerner's 
Four Dimensions of Resilience:

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Lerner For Life

Coaching & Training Options
for Individuals and Organizations 

Coaching

For individuals navigating periods of strain, transition, or misalignment—who want a steadier, more sustainable way forward.

Consulting

For leaders and organizations seeking to build cultures that support resilience, clarity, and long-term effectiveness.

Retreats

Experiential opportunities to pause, reset, and restore perspective—individually or collectively.

Training

Educational offerings grounded in the Four Dimensions of Resilience: biology, nervous system regulation, thinking, and connection.

Speaking

Keynotes and talks that invite reflection and practical application, without hype or oversimplification.

"As the CEO of the Camp Recovery Center, I am constantly on the lookout for resources that empower our clients on their journey to healing and self-discovery.
It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Dr. Lerner’s transformative book, Unraveled to Unrivaled: Embracing the Four Dimensions of Resilience.

Throughout my career, I have witnessed the immense challenges that individuals face when seeking recovery from addiction and trauma.
Dr. Lerner’s insights are not just theoretical; they are grounded in real-world application and practical strategies that can be integrated into daily life.
His exploration of resilience across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions offers a holistic framework that resonates deeply with our mission at The Camp Recovery Center.

Since rolling out groups that incorporate Dr. Lerner’s work, I've seen a profound shift in our clients' perspectives and capacities for resilience.
The structured exercises and reflective prompts found in the book have sparked engaging discussions, encouraged self-reflection, and fostered a sense of community among participants.
Clients who have received copies of Unraveled to Unrivaled: Embracing the Four Dimensions of Resilience report feeling more equipped to face their challenges and cultivate a sustaining sense of hope.

Dr. Lerner’s expertise shines through in his compassionate approach, reminding us that resilience is not a destination but a continuous journey.
By addressing all four dimensions, he empowers our clients to build a solid foundation from which they can recover and thrive.

I wholeheartedly recommend Unraveled to Unrivaled: Embracing the Four Dimensions of Resilience to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of resilience, whether you are a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone on the path to recovery. Dr. Lerner's work is sure to make a lasting impact as it has already done at The Camp Recovery Center."

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-Tea Beradze

@2025 Lerner For Life

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