Development of Emotion Regulation in Typically Developing Children

Emotion regulation (ER) is a complex process that combines inherent as well as environmental and learned components of reactivity and regulation. Elements of ER are present from birth and are elaborated across development. An understanding of emotion dysregulation requires careful examination of all the elements that constitute typical ER so that relevant domains can be therapeutically targeted. This contribution reviews the development of ER in typically developing youth to set the stage for discussion of points of intervention.
Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research