Name: Lying, Cheating, and Stealing in Foster and Adopted Children
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Description

All children go through phases of “bending” the truth or taking something that excites his or her interest. Both of these are signs of healthy development. However, these behaviors can quickly become very troublesome when they extend past their normal lifespan. This is very common for foster and adopted children and they can serve very specific purposes that we often miss.

This training will examine lying, cheating, and stealing from a developmental perspective and why foster and adoptive children may be more susceptible to acting out in these ways. It will also provide ways parents and professionals can help reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of these types of behaviors.

Sonia Martin

Sonia Martin is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker who served as a Family Counselor for APAC Montgomery region. She earned her BSW from the University of South Florida and her Masters in Social work from the University of Alabama. Her clinical focus is on assisting families in understanding the effects of early trauma on the brain, and on how best to empower their children to overcome early negative experiences. As an adoptive mother herself, Sonia works with families across the adoptive continuum to include families that are both pre and post placement.