Guardians,
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet some remarkable people from Sesame Workshop (a nonprofit educational organization of Sesame Street) and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Deputy Secretary of Defense Bill Lynn and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM Mike Mullen, hosted a screening of a Public Broadcasting System (PBS) special that will air tonight entitled "Talk, Listen, Connect: When Families Grieve." This special follows earlier Sesame Workshop efforts that deal with the impact of military deployments on families and coping with changes that are part of deployments and homecomings.
"When Families Grieve" is a thoughtful, sensitive treatment of the impact of the loss parents in families. The special will be hosted by Katie Couric and will feature stories from families who have experienced a loss. Sesame Workshop states, "Starring the Sesame Street Muppets, the powerful and heartwarming show will share strategies that have helped families cope with grief."
I had the chance to have lunch and speak with the families who participated in this project, the TAPS staff, and the wonderful artists who bring the Muppets to life. You can find out more at www.sesameworkshop.org/initiatives/emotion/tlc.
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