Scenario:  You are a high school math teacher. Jamie is a sophomore in high school and is constantly in trouble at school. He has a very short fuse and will quickly become aggressive when adults call him out on his behaviors and set limits. Jamie is particularly confrontational toward male staff. His pattern is often to begin by challenging a teacher during class—either questioning what they are doing or refusing to participate. From there, things often escalate, as Jamie becomes loud, paces around his desk, and is eventually ordered to leave the classroom. Once in the hallway, he becomes disruptive to other classrooms and has a lot of difficulty calming down. 
Background that the rest of the staff may not be aware of: Jamie has witnessed domestic violence and gun violence in his neighborhood, and he was bullied when he was younger. Jamie’s grandmother cares for him at home but often says that she is not sure if she can continue to have him stay with her. 
1) Which of these behaviors may be consistent with a profile of someone with PTSD? 
2) What are some potential triggers for Jamie that you may want to be aware of? 
3) What are some strategies that you might consider trying with Jamie?