When are some common times of high-level problems or stress for detached students? What might be some triggers of tantrum or melt-down?
Children can vary widely in their responses to stress or change or trauma, which is generally less predictable than in adults. Despite this variability, some common triggers include: major changes at home, substitute teachers, new students or routines added to the class, issues with siblings, new expectations from home or school, not earning a reward in a behavioral agreement, hearing stoies of children getting hurt or moving. These are some examples of possible triggers for fears, insecurities, past anger-hurt resentment and may create problems. Sometimes there is a clear connection, however, at other times, there have been an influence from some distorted perceptions and beliefs about self, others, or the school setting that needs to be further explored. There are two activities in Why is Johnny so Detached? that outline ways to obtain good parent input about possible factors influencing fear-based responses or triggers to days of misbehavior or poor functioning. Also, there is an ac
