This was a difficult module to work through as I was one of "those kids" growing up - Lots of trauma. Lots. I could easily recognize many of the behaviors that landed me in trouble (socially, academically, etc.) as I read through the different descriptions. Having exhibited many of these behaviors during adolescence it is easy for me to identify the students who are struggling like I did, but can be challenging to remember that there are other symptoms, other ways to process and respond to what is happening / has happened in your life. I guess for me the takeaway is to not pre-judge the source of a student's behavior. If I'm seeing something problematic, try to learn more before jumping to conclusions - and be ready to help them access the resources they need to be safe and successful.
