Aimee Budleski, MS, LPC

04/03/2026

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04/01/2026

Trauma-Informed Insight Series:
Dysregulation in the Classroom

Not every reaction is a choice.
Sometimes… it’s survival.

When students lash out, shut down, avoid, or people-please—
they may be dysregulated, not defiant.

Survival responses show up as:
Fight → aggression
Flight → avoidance
Freeze → shutdown
Fawn → people-pleasing

These aren’t behaviors to punish—they’re signals to understand.

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03/21/2026

When kids fall apart, it's easy to feel like stepping back is the answer, but what they truly need is for us to lean in. In those tough moments, a little compassion and understanding can make all the difference. Kids experience a whirlwind of emotions that can be overwhelming, and your support can be their anchor.

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