The impacts of trauma can lead to behaviors that were once adaptive and protective but may no longer be serving the child well. Sometimes children and teens show up in ways that look intentional, defiant, or resistant. Yet often these behaviors reflect survival strategies shaped by past experiences, current challenges, or fears about what might happen in the future. This song speaks to that experience. As you listen, notice what sounds familiar. Do any of the themes remind you of kids you’ve worked with? https://youtu.be/xgxihKuXFs4?si=DqYWDXA-jN78sDod