From Bystanders to Upstanders: Building Moral Courage and Compassion in Kids with Dr. Janice Cohn [71]

In this episode, Dr. Janice Cohn, a seasoned psychotherapist and author, joins the conversation to explore how we can help children cultivate compassion, empathy, and moral courage in a world often overshadowed by incivility and violence. 

Dr. Cohn shares practical strategies for fostering kindness in kids, emphasizing the importance of leading by example, helping others, and encouraging children to be "upstanders" in challenging situations like bullying. 

She also discusses how parents can guide their children through grief, offering insights from her extensive work in grief counseling and family therapy. Tune in to learn how small acts of kindness can make a big difference and why raising compassionate, resilient children is vital for repairing the world.

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Episode Highlights

Understanding Moral Courage: Exploring what moral courage looks like in children and why it's essential for their character development.

From Bystanders to Upstanders: The impact of teaching children to actively stand up against injustice and support those in need.

Building Compassion: How empathy and moral responsibility play a role in shaping a child’s moral compass.

Real-Life Strategies: Practical ways parents and educators can encourage children to take action when they witness bullying or unfair treatment.

The Ripple Effect: How developing moral courage early in life sets the foundation for children to become responsible, compassionate adults.

Helping Children Process Grief: The role of grief in developing empathy and resilience, and how parents can support children through loss.