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The Regulation Toolkit for Trauma Responses

Teen (13-18)

Care-experienced teens may have big reactions to small triggers — their nervous system learned to stay on high alert. This strategy builds regulation skills with patience.

In the moment

  1. 1When they react big, stay small — lower your voice, slow your movements, give space. Your calm is the anchor.
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