[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f_ibqJck4CYjsoXWx_73cWTOSkgrceZ1K7yxEZ_05hPk":3,"$fX9BLuoQQ-ppuBv7nEy69guS6-OGyawH20txV7_-6yfc":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},127224,"Lawrence Cohen","L",3,null,"lawrence-cohen",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":51},[14,27,39],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},1233329,"The value of this data for the consumer is limited. The methods of data collection and analysis are complex. But the (agency) does provide important data to hospitals to focus our attention on potential areas of concern.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},4231798,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},5663,"analysis",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":38},1233311,"Kids actually experience more conflicts with close friends than with acquaintances. At first that might seem weird, but if you think about it, you can get over what an acquaintance says, but what a friend says and does really matters. And because you are friends, you are motivated to work it through.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33],{"id":34,"tag":35},4231775,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},8694,"close","**The Backstory**\nLawrence Cohen, a renowned child development specialist and family therapist, likely wrote this during his extensive research on adolescent relationships in the 1970s and 1980s. His work focused on understanding the complexities of human interactions, particularly among children and teenagers. At that time, he was exploring how young people navigate social dynamics and conflicts.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about conflict resolution: close friends can be more challenging to reconcile with than acquaintances because they are more invested in maintaining the relationship. The paradox lies in the fact that our relationships with close friends, which should provide comfort and support, actually create higher stakes for us due to our emotional investment.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen navigating conflicts with a close friend or colleague, acknowledge that your motivation to resolve the issue stems from a deep-seated desire to maintain the relationship. Recognize that this investment can sometimes hinder open communication, and proactively work on creating a safe space for constructive dialogue.",{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":42,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":50},1233307,"From about second grade through high school, being popular becomes important to many children, but friendship is the thing that endures. While not being in the 'in crowd' might seem devastating, encourage your child to simply make good friends.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[45],{"id":46,"tag":47},4231770,{"id":48,"tag_name":49},10235,"becomes","**The Backstory**\nLawrence Cohen, an American psychologist and author, likely wrote these words in one of his books focusing on child development and parenting. As a renowned expert in the field, he drew from his extensive research and clinical experience with families and children. This quote is characteristic of his empathetic yet straightforward approach to addressing the complexities of childhood social dynamics.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, Cohen's advice seems like a reassuring nod to parents who worry about their child being popular. However, the real depth lies in the subtle distinction between \"being popular\" and \"making good friends.\" The author is pointing out that societal pressures often conflate these two concepts, leading parents (and children) to prioritize fleeting status over genuine relationships.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen advising a modern professional on how to navigate office politics or build meaningful connections with colleagues, I would suggest they focus on cultivating long-term friendships rather than solely seeking popularity. Encourage them to engage in conversations that foster empathy and shared interests, rather than trying to fit into an \"in crowd\" or impress their superiors through superficial means.",{"currentPage":52,"totalPages":52,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":53},1,10]