Emotional Regulation is the mechanism every individual uses to communicate with others. This determines a person's decisions and actions in their daily lives. Emotional regulation can impact an individual's socialization skills, which will in turn affect their communication (Morin, 2023).
References
Morin, A. M. F. (2023). Emotional regulation & social skills [PowerPoint slides]. Kodiak. Emotion Regulation & Social Skills - FL 2023 Occupational Performance: Mental Health (wne.edu)
Brown, C., Stoffel, V. C., & Munoz, J. (2019). Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation (2nd ed.) F.A. Davis.
Population: pediatrics
Population/age-range: 3-12
Instructions:
Teacher or caregiver have this on hand t provide a child when their emotions rise.
Rationale:
provide children who have difficulties regulating their emotions with a way of expressing how they are feeling.
Reference
Hughes, D. (2020, February 6). Zones of regulation chart: Teaching resources: Coping skills activities, coping skills, emotional regulation. Pinterest. Zones of Regulation Chart by hughes_d14 | Teaching Resources | Coping skills activities, Coping skills, Emotional regulation (pinterest.co.uk)