Instructor

David R. Edwards, Ph.D., is currently employed as the Wellness Officer for the Monroe Department of Public Safety. He is also the Founder and President of Call for Backup, a non-profit that focuses on mental wellness as well as suicide awareness and prevention for uniformed services personnel. This program has been presented to thousands of personnel in more than 25 states since 2017. David is a Certified Trauma Services Specialist and a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, and is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and conference presenter. He also serves as a Reserve Police Officer and Police Chaplain in SE Michigan.

David Edwards

Certified Trauma Services Specialist

Course curriculum

  • 01

    BECOMING A RESILIENT RESPONDER IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST

  • 02

    Unit 1 - Perception of Physical Condition

    • Perception Matters Unit 1 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 1 Script
  • 03

    Unit 2 - Perception of Mental Performance

    • Perception Matters Unit 2 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 2 Script
  • 04

    Unit 3 - Perception of Emotional Relaxation

    • Perception Matters Unit 3 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 3 Script
  • 05

    Unit 4 - Perception of Weight and Body Image

    • Perception Matters Unit 4 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 4 Script
  • 06

    Unit 5 - Perception of Belonging

    • Perception Matters Unit 5 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 5 Script
  • 07

    Unit 6 - Perception of Relationship

    • Perception Matters Unit 6 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 6 Script
  • 08

    Unit 7 - Perception of Satisfaction

    • Perception Matters Unit 7 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 7 Script
  • 09

    Unit 8 - Perception of Integrity

    • Perception Matters Unit 8 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 8 Script
  • 10

    Unit 9 - Perception of Justice

    • Perception Matters Unit 9 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 9 Script
  • 11

    Unit 10 - Perception of Stimulation

    • Perception Matters Unit 10 Video

    • Perception Matters Unit 10 Script
  • 12

    Final Assessment and Course Evaluation

    • Becoming a Resilient Responder Assessment

    • Perception Matters: Becoming a Resilient Responder Course Evaluation