Course Overview

Course Length: 15 Minutes

$10

Ever find yourself trying to answer questions like, “Will you ever have to shoot someone?” or “Why do you go into fires? Won’t you get burned?”  Talking to kids about public safety work can be tricky.  On one hand, kids want to be proud of what their parents do, on the other, it can invoke anxiety and fear.  Parents walk the line trying to give honest explanations without causing undue stress.  This course will help guide you in conversations with your kids, as well as tackle difficult topic that every set of responder parents should have with their kids. 

What to expect:

  • High quality video instruction from our course presenters

  • A state-of-the-art learning environment with easy course navigation and the ability to access your courses on any device

  • Quick access to course support and feedback from your student dashboard

Meet Your Instructor:

Becky Edmonds, MA, MFTC

Becky Edmonds graduated with her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University and obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. During her studies at Regis University, Becky specialized in therapy aimed at teens and kids. She utilizes play therapy and experiential therapy skills when working with kids and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, suicidal ideation, and trauma. Utilizing play therapy or experiential skills with families allows Becky to partner with all family members and work through communication concerns, family reintegration, substance abuse issues, and joint parenting after divorce. She also has her EMDR certification for use with children and adolescents.