This book is designed to be used by adults who are assisting children or teens in their homes, in schools or in other settings with identifying strategies that will help them increase their ability to regulate their emotions. The emotion regulation strategies and workbook activities described throughout have roots in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and positive psychology. CBT, DBT and positive psychology are models that show much promise in assisting students who are struggling to regulate their emotions. You will find activities throughout the book that you'll want to complete with your child. These activities could also be completed independently by kids up to the task. Blank versions of these activities are included in the appendix and online.
Special note for caregivers and therapists: Please take a moment to congratulate your children. If they recognize they need help managing their emotions, they have taken the biggest step in this process- awareness. Effective emotion management
can lead to more successful relationships, increase the positive feelings your children have about themselves and help your children's daily lives run more smoothly. Managing emotions is a lifelong journey that takes hard work. Remind your child that there are times all of us feel more successful than others, and that's okay. The most important part of this journey is to keep moving forward, trying new things, and being kind to ourselves.
About the AuthorKerstein, Lauren H.: -
Lauren H. Kerstein is an author, psychotherapist, NYT-bestselling ghostwriter, and developmental editor. Her 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.
