Behind the Behavior: Trauma’s Role in Adolescent Development
Behind the Behavior: Trauma’s Role in Adolescent Development
Date: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Presenter: Lindsey Gray, LCSW-C, LICSW, C-SSWS
Description: Every day we see behaviors that feel disruptive, defiant, or disengaged. This session will unpack what is often underneath those behaviors, trauma, stress, and survival responses, and how we can respond in ways that de-escalate instead of escalate.
Learning Objectives:
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- Identify how trauma impacts adolescent brain development
- Recognize common trauma-driven behaviors in school settings
- Apply trauma-informed response strategies during student interactions
- Shift from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
CEUs: 1 CAT 1
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