Emotional Regulation
What Is Emotional Regulation?
Emotional regulation refers to our ability to understand, manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and balanced way. Everyone experiences difficult emotions, but emotional regulation helps us cope with frustration, anxiety, sadness, disappointment and stress without becoming overwhelmed.
Children and adults who experience emotional regulation difficulties may struggle with emotional outbursts, anger, anxiety, impulsive reactions or feeling overwhelmed by everyday situations. Emotional regulation challenges are commonly associated with ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, neurodiversity and periods of increased stress.
How Can I Help...
I provide evidence-based support for children, adults and families experiencing emotional regulation difficulties.
Support may include:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
• Neurodiversity Coaching
• Parent Coaching and Parenting Support Sessions
• Post-Diagnostic Support for ADHD and Autism
• Emotional Awareness and Coping Skills Development
• Animal-Assisted Therapy where appropriate
What are the characteristics of emotional regulation?
• Low frustration tolerance
• Difficulty managing disappointment
• Mood changes
• Avoidance of challenging situations
• Relationship difficulties
• Challenges at home, school or work
• Emotional outbursts
• Becoming overwhelmed easily
• Difficulty calming down when upset
• Anger and frustration
• Anxiety and worry
• Impulsive reactions
Emotional Regulation For Children
Emotional Regulation For Adults
Book Recommendations
The Emotion Code: How To Release Your Trapped Emotions For Abundent Love, Health & Happiness
- 9th May, 2019
by Dr Brady Nelson (Author)
My Body Sends A Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings (Resilient Kids)
- 17th June, 2020
by Natalia Maguire (Author) & Anastasia Zababashkina (Illustrator)
