Emotion regulation in children and adolescents: a practitioner's guide / Michael A. Southam-Gerow

Part I. Background on emotions and emotion regulation. Introduction -- Conceptual background: The science of emotions -- Emotion-related assessment -- Case conceptualization: Using functional analysis to define problems and identify targets for intervention -- Treatment planning: Combining functional analysis and modularity -- Final considerations: Caregivers, culture, and engaging challenging clients -- Part II. Treatment modules. Emotion awareness skills -- Emotion understanding skills -- Empathy skills -- Emotion regulation skills I: Prevention skills -- Emotion regulation skills II: Mastery -- Emotion regulation skills III: Expression skills -- Emotion regulation skills IV: Basic cognitive skills -- Emotion regulation skills V: Emotion-specific cognitive skills.;Emotion regulation difficulties are central to a range of clinical problems, yet many therapies for children and adolescents lack a focus on emotion and related skills. In a flexible modular format, this much-needed book presents cutting-edge strategies for helping children and adolescents understand and manage challenging emotional experiences. Each of the eight treatment modules can be used on its own or in conjunction with other therapies, and includes user-friendly case examples, sample dialogues, and engaging activities and games. Emotion-informed assessment and case conceptualization are also addressed. (Publisher).