The Big Three: Why Lying, Stealing, and Hoarding Are So Common in Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

The Big Three: Why Lying, Stealing, and Hoarding Are So Common in Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

Why would a child lie about something obvious, hide food when there's plenty available, or take things that don't belong to them? For children impacted by trauma, these behaviors are often rooted in survival, not manipulation.

In this one-hour, trauma-informed workshop, parents and caregivers will learn why lying, stealing, and hoarding are common survival responses in children who have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse, foster care, food insecurity, or other significant disruptions. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the fears, unmet needs, and nervous system responses that often exist beneath these challenging behaviors and learn practical strategies that build trust while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Many children who have experienced trauma learned that resources, relationships, and even the truth were not always safe or predictable. Behaviors that once helped them survive may continue long after…