Emotion Regulation

Lauren H. Kerstein is an author, psychotherapist, NYT-bestselling ghostwriter, and developmental editor. Lauren's books include themes of courage, flexible thinking, friendship, social emotional learning, foster care, seeing your strengths, sensory issues, and emotion regulation. In addition to a passion for reading and writing, Lauren continues to enjoy her career as a mental health clinician. She is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her mental health background adds a layer of social-emotional nuance and depth to all of her books. Lauren is a Jersey girl at heart who lives in Colorado with her husband, daughters, and rescue dogs. Her writing goals are simple. Read voraciously. Embrace feedback. Grow each day. Work hard. Be passionate. Write courageously. Touch children's hearts.

WelcomeIntroduction Emotion Regulation Intended Readership Emphasis of the Book Goals Chapter 1: A Step Toward Emotion Regulation: Models of Intervention Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Positive Psychology Summary Chapter 2: Factors, Skills, and Traits that Support Emotion Regulation Self-Awareness Strengths Specific Skills that Support Effective Emotion Regulation Traits that Support Emotion Regulation Summary Chapter 3: The Interaction Between Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Emotion Regulation Anxiety Anxiety in Children and Adolescents Challenges Associated with Anxiety Depression Anger Next Steps: Examining Specific Intervention Strategies Summary Chapter 4: Additional Intervention Strategies to Support Emotion Regulation Learn how to READ Yourself to be READY RECOGNIZE Triggers, Core Beliefs, and Assumptions Evaluate your Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fall Asleep Responses and Lizard Thinking Assess the Intensity of Emotions Direct Thoughts and Emotions to a Place That is More Manageable Your Student is Stronger than Her Feelings. She Can be in Charge of Her Feelings and Emotions Chapter 5: Creating an Emotion Regulation Plan for your Student The Reality of Emotion Regulation A New Toolbox of Strategies Appendix: Assessing and Supporting Skills A Brief Note about Assessment Measures A Sample of Intervention Strategies References and Resources