For Traumatized Children, An Offer Of Help From The Muppets
Sesame Street in Communities aims to teach emotional coping skills to the youngest survivors of adversity, using characters familiar to millions.
Cookie Monster is all wound up. The Count has him hold up his furry blue fingers, count them (of course), and blow on each one in turn as if he were blowing out a birthday candle. Afterward, Cookie declares, in his familiar growly voice, that he feels much better.
"Hey! Me feel terrific! Me calm. Me relaxed."
You won't be catching this scene on HBO or PBS. It's part ofto help parents and caregivers, in turn, help young children cope with traumatic experiences.
