Treating Childhood Depression with Contextual Emotion Regulation Therapy

This book provides an authoritative presentation of contextual emotion regulation therapy (CERT), an innovative intervention designed for depressed children ages 7–13 and their parents. It is grounded in decades of research and offers step-by-step instructions for teaching children skills to modulate feelings and break the hold of depression symptoms. Clinicians will learn how to structure CERT sessions and implement personalized interventions using reproducible tools.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This comprehensive book offers a groundbreaking approach to contextual emotion regulation therapy (CERT), a specialized intervention tailored for children aged 7 to 13 who are experiencing depression, as well as their parents. Drawing upon extensive research on the development of emotion regulation and the challenges associated with mood repair, Maria Kovacs provides a step-by-step guide to teaching children valuable skills for managing feelings of sadness and distress, ultimately breaking the cycle of depression symptoms. Through extensive therapist, parent, and child exchanges, key treatment principles are showcased, offering practical insights for clinicians. The appendices include reproducible tools such as forms, posters, and a parent manual, making it convenient for practitioners to implement CERT sessions and tailor interventions to individual needs. By embracing this innovative therapy, clinicians can empower children and their families to navigate the complexities of depression and foster resilience and well-being.
This comprehensive book offers a groundbreaking approach to contextual emotion regulation therapy (CERT), a specialized intervention tailored for children aged 7 to 13 who are experiencing depression, as well as their parents. Drawing upon extensive research on the development of emotion regulation and the challenges associated with mood repair, Maria Kovacs provides a step-by-step guide to teaching children valuable skills for managing feelings of sadness and distress, ultimately breaking the cycle of depression symptoms. Through extensive therapist, parent, and child exchanges, key treatment principles are showcased, offering practical insights for clinicians. The appendices include reproducible tools such as forms, posters, and a parent manual, making it convenient for practitioners to implement CERT sessions and tailor interventions to individual needs. By embracing this innovative therapy, clinicians can empower children and their families to navigate the complexities of depression and foster resilience and well-being.

This book is a comprehensive guide to contextual emotion regulation therapy (CERT), an innovative intervention designed specifically for children aged 7 to 13 who are experiencing depression, as well as their parents. CERT is grounded in decades of research on the development of emotion regulation and the challenges associated with mood repair, which are identified as risk factors for clinical depression. Maria Kovacs, a renowned therapist, provides a step-by-step approach to teaching children skills to modulate feelings of sadness and distress and break the hold of depression symptoms. Extensive therapist, parent, and child exchanges are included to illustrate key treatment principles, making the book accessible and practical for clinicians. The appendices offer reproducible tools such as forms, posters, and a parent manual, allowing practitioners to easily implement CERT sessions and tailor interventions to individual needs. By embracing this innovative therapy, clinicians can empower children and their families to navigate the complexities of depression and foster resilience and well-being.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462552375