The Four Components of Conscience
Lawrence Cohen • 11/29/2018
By Lawrence Cohen - A great deal of parental worry comes from not realizing that the aspects of a healthy conscience develop unevenly and that the road to morality is slow and bumpy. Though you may have to dig for examples, most children have some capacity for empathy, cooperation, and kindness.
Daily Blog
Playtime Principles for Therapy with Kids and Their Parents
Lawrence Cohen • 8/21/2017
By Lawrence Cohen - Parents of young, anxious children are often unsure of how to prepare them for a potentially upsetting event. Using play, however, can heal past upsets and prepare them for upcoming transitions. Here's how a powerful session with a mother and daughter clarified the principles that would come to guide my approach.
Daily Blog
Playing with Anxiety: Helping Young Children Face Scary Situations
Lawrence Cohen • 7/12/2017
How to use the therapeutic play zone to help young children face difficult situations.
Magazine Article
Don’t Hit Your Sister! Understanding the complexities of moral development
Lawrence Cohen • 9/1/2015
How to help the concerned parents of aggressive kids understand the complexities of moral development.
Magazine Article