Why Kids Crave Power and Control | Trauma-Informed Parenting with Cindy Lee

Cindy R. Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with particular expertise in helping foster and adoptive families thrive. Her trauma-informed teaching aids parents as they raise children who have experienced harm. In this video, Cindy Lee breaks down the high need for power and control in both kids and parents.

0:00 Intro
0:43 Why Children Need Power and Control
1:45 Coping Mechanism
3:00 Lack of Trust
3:49 Their World is Out of Control
4:32 They're Mad at You
5:04 Fear of Failure
6:01 How to Address the Issue
7:54 Why Adults Need Power and Control
8:53 Unresolved Hurt
9:34 Low Self-Worth
10:20 Counterproductive Belief System
11:24 A Servant's Heart

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