Treating Childhood Depression with Contextual Emotion Regulation Therapy

This book provides an authoritative presentation of contextual emotion regulation therapy (CERT), an innovative intervention for depressed children ages 7–13 and their parents. It is grounded in research on emotion regulation and mood repair difficulties 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: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 05 September 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 the principles of CERT, clinicians can effectively support children and their families in overcoming the challenges of depression and promoting emotional well-being.

Weight: 920g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462552382