Understanding Lying & Confabulation
Gain insight into why children who have experienced trauma may lie, distort the truth, or struggle with memory, while learning practical ways to respond with connection, empathy, and trust-building strategies.
Course Content
Lying and Confabulation
The Truth About Lying
- 2 Lessons | 2 Video | 2 Resource
How Trauma Impacts Lying
- 3 Lessons | 2 Video | 5 Resources
What Makes Lying Worse
- 1 Lessons | 1 Videos | 3 Resources
How to Respond to Lying
- 3 Lessons | 2 Video | 3 Resources
Why This Course Matters
Lying can be one of the most frustrating behaviors caregivers face. For children impacted by trauma, dishonesty is often rooted in fear, shame, stress, or survival responses rather than intentional manipulation. Without understanding what is happening beneath the behavior, adults can unintentionally escalate conflict and weaken connection. This course helps caregivers and professionals respond in ways that reduce power struggles, rebuild trust, and support healing.
Have Questions or Interested in Customized Options for Your Team?
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.
What Will I Learn?
Why Children Lie
Understand the brain-based reasons children may lie, exaggerate, or distort the truth after experiencing trauma.
How Trauma Affects Memory
Learn how stress and trauma can create memory gaps and confabulation that influence a child’s version of events.
Responding Without Escalation
Discover practical ways to address dishonesty while reducing shame, defensiveness, and power struggles.
Managing Your Own Reactions
Reflect on how your emotions, expectations, and past experiences shape your response to lying.
Building Trust and Connection
Use connection-focused strategies that strengthen relationships, increase safety, and support long-term healing.
A Resource for Hope
Science of Growth →
Explore the adolescent brain and how experiences shape development.
Strategies That Make a Difference →
Tools to strengthen communication, connection, and resilience.
Support for Real Moments →
Practical ways to navigate expectations, emotions, and challenges.
On-Demand Format →
Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Take The Next Steps
Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to compassionately care for teenagers in your life.
Course Content
Lying and Confabulation
The Truth About Lying
- 2 Lessons | 2 Video | 2 Resource
How Trauma Impacts Lying
- 3 Lessons | 2 Video | 5 Resources
What Makes Lying Worse
- 1 Lessons | 1 Videos | 3 Resources
How to Respond to Lying
- 3 Lessons | 2 Video | 3 Resources
A Resource for Hope
Beneath the Behavior →
Understand the deeper reasons children may lie after experiencing trauma.
Practical Responses That Work →
Tools to strengthen communication, connection, and resilience.
Support for Difficult Moments →
Get practical encouragement from professionals who truly understand.
On-Demand Format →
Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.