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Graphic of Family of Heroes interactive training video game (graphic only -- not interactive)

Source of News:  WYNC News, Fred Mogul, November 11, 2011

Article:  With the Help of a Video Game, Virtual Help for Families of Veterans

Happy Veterans Day!   Veterans Day is when  we honor those who are fighting or who have fought in wars to protect our Great Nation.  Not only do we honor those who are currently at war, but those who fought in wars in the far and not so far distant past.  Today is their day; however, I believe it would be fitting to recognize military heroes throughout the year as well! Veterans -- Thank you for your service!

I'm happy  to discuss a video game that is geared to help families of veterans who may be in need of help.  

The game is Family of Heroes which is  an interactive role playing game developed by Kognito targeted for families  to help communications with veterans returning from military deployments.

The video game lasts about an hour and follows three families who face different challenges.

Psychologist Barbara Van Dahlen who runs a veterans volunteer program called Give an Hour, states this game may not be the right method to help all families, but is a way to offer a variety of options to get information and training out to the affected families.

Here is a graphic for the Family of Heroes video game.

Ms. H's take:  I believe offering an interactive video game to help communication between families and veterans is to be applauded.  I agree with the V.A. officials who state the Family of Heroes interactive video game is not expected to take the place of other traditional programs such as face-to-face outreaches, help liines, support groups and other means to assist veterans and families of veterans who may be in need of help.

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