In our Paramedic Service we use Dr. Hunt’s books in 2 ways. First, anytime we have a Paramedic that is taking a maternity or paternity leave we give them a set of the books as a “shower” type gift; second, when a Paramedic with young children encounters a stressful critical incident we provide a set
As effects of trauma can trickle down (or the stress of a first responder’s job) to kids and families of first responders, these books are a positive way to explain difficult thoughts and feelings in a child-friendly and fun way! The series is sure to help the amazing ‘givers of care & protection’ of our communities
Dr. Hunt’s books are great resources for families of first responders. Her empathetic and sensitive treatment of this subject matter has been long overdue. As a clinical counsellor who works extensively with first responders with PTSD and secondary trauma, I know that the story book and the accompanying workbook will not only open up dialogues
A fun series of books for first responder parents to explain the ups and downs of their jobs to their kids. An excellent resource for first responder parents and their families. This is just the tool that first responder families can use to power-up children’s resilience and ability to cope. Bravo!
Dr. Hunt has done a superb job in creating such a fun loving, kind hearted, and educational children’s book and workbook that is inclusive of First Responders of various ethnic backgrounds and their families. I especially appreciate her thoughtful nature in the representation of characters from various multicultural backgrounds. I am excited to share the
I really like the concept of “A Hero Lives in My Family: A Story for Kids of First Responders” and “Heroic Families Workbook: For First Responders and Their Kids” and I hope they will be well supported by police officers across our nation. These educational books present a fun way to help children and youth
Long overdue resource for first responder and military families. A book I’ll proudly read to my kids over and over again. – Cst. Lee Marten, Vancouver Police Department, and Canadian Army Engineers Corporal for 14 years (retired) – 39 Combat Engineer Regiment
These books provide a perfect balance for health care professionals and their families. They promote a fun way to provide therapeutic expression of feelings in a child friendly manner while delicately illustrating the everyday work of health care professionals. I will highly recommend these books to all health care professionals and first responders as they
Dr. Hunt’s books are the first of their kind and much needed! Anything that can help us explain our work and the effects of our work to our kids in a fun, child-friendly, and positive way is great! I know I will recommend them to my fellow first responders and I hope that fire departments
