Sesame Street: Helping Traumatized Children Cope with Trauma
Explore a 45-minute conference talk showcasing Sesame Street's innovative approach to helping children cope with trauma. Discover how beloved Muppet characters like Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Rosita demonstrate practical coping techniques for managing big feelings, anxiety, and anger. Learn about the Sesame Street in Communities project, which offers free online resources including books, videos, and digital activities designed to support children who have experienced adverse events such as abuse, domestic violence, poverty, natural disasters, or caregiver mental illness. Gain insights from featured speakers Jackie Judd, Elmo, Sherrie Westin, Ann Thomas, and Grover as they discuss the importance of teaching resilience to young children affected by trauma. Understand the significance of this initiative, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in addressing the needs of nearly half of all American children who have faced traumatic experiences.