Why Do Children Lie?
Lying, Confabulation, and Distorted Thinking
Lying isn’t always what it seems. Learn how trauma can shape a child’s truth, and discover strategies to respond with empathy, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.
How to Respond to Children Who Lie
Why Kids Lie and What It Really Means
Repeated lying can feel personal, frustrating, or even baffling, but for kids who’ve experienced trauma, it’s often about fear, stress, or memory gaps, not manipulation. This training helps caregivers understand what’s really happening and respond in ways that rebuild trust, preserve connection, and support healing.
Trauma-Responsive Care
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Understand Childhood Lying: Learn how lying typically develops and how trauma can disrupt this process.
- Recognize Trauma-Based Confabulation: See the difference between intentional dishonesty and gaps in memory or confusion that the brain naturally fills.
- Explore Distorted Thinking: Understand how anxiety, stress, and memory gaps shape a child’s perception and behavior.
- Reflect on Your Experiences: Examine how your own life and reactions influence interactions around dishonesty.
- Use Brain-Based Strategies: Gain practical tools to respond with empathy, de-escalate power struggles, and strengthen trust.
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Bethany Hall, MSN, FNP-C is the Managing Director, Strategy & Training at ConnectionPlus. Her team is happy to answer any questions you may have about our trainings.
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