Understanding Lying and Confabulation

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.
Understanding Lying and Confabulation

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.
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Understanding Lying and Confabulation
1 - The Neurosequential Model

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.
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Understanding Lying and Confabulation
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.

Understanding Lying and Confabulation
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.

