Emotional Regulation is the way we handle big feelings like anger, disappointment and anxiety. Emotional Regulation (sometimes called self-regulation) is the ability to identify your feelings, and express them in a healthy and appropriate way. Emotional regulation does not mean getting rid of feelings, but rather being aware of them. Once we are aware of our emotions, we can take control in the way we express them. Below you will find resources you can use at home to better understand emotional regulation, and help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
Emotional Regulation in Children
https://www.parentingforbrain.com/self-regulation-toddler-temper-tantrums/
Self-Regulation Overview
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/trouble-with-self-regulation-what-you-need-to-know
When “big feelings” are a problem
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/emotional-regulation
Activities:
30 Activities and Games for Self-Regulation
https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/self-regulation/
8 Emotional Regulation Techniques
https://www.yoremikids.com/news/emotional-regulation-activities-for-kids
Videos:
Why do we Lose Control of Our Emotions?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKuoH8CkFc
Inside Out-Guess the Feeling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOkyKyVFnSs
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
10 Emotional Tools Every Teen Needs to be Taught
https://lindastade.com/the-emotional-skills-every-teen-needs-to-be-taught/
Help Teens Learn to Control Emotions
https://parentandteen.com/self-regulation/
Activities:
Techniques for Teens to Cope with Emotions
https://psychcentral.com/blog/techniques-for-teens-how-to-cope-with-your-emotions/
How to Help Teens Manage their Emotions and Accept their Feelings
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-help-teens-manage-their-emotions-and-accept-their-feelings-0705175
Emotional Intelligence Packet for Teens
https://www.ong.ohio.gov/frg/FRGresources/emotional_intellegence_13-18.pdf
Videos:
Emotional Regulation
