Emotional regulation.
Based on Zones of Regulation (Kuypers, 2011) and RULER (Brackett, 2019, Yale). Recognise, understand, label, express, regulate.
How are you feeling right now?
Pick a zone and a feeling to start.
Evidence: The Zones of Regulation framework (Kuypers, 2011) teaches self-regulation through colour-coded categories; independent reviews find little research on it and conclude it cannot yet be called an evidence-based practice. RULER (Brackett, 2019, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence) provides a systematic approach to emotional literacy: Recognise, Understand, Label, Express, Regulate; there is a classroom trial of its feeling-words curriculum (Brackett et al., 2012).
Kuypers, L. (2011). The Zones of Regulation. · Brackett, M. (2019). Permission to Feel. Celadon Books. · Brackett, M.A. et al. (2012). Enhancing academic performance and social and emotional competence with the RULER Feeling Words Curriculum. Learning and Individual Differences, 22(2). · Gross, J.J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1).
Level of evidence: C (widespread practice, without solid evidence). Basis: Zones of Regulation (Kuypers, 2011) and emotional literacy (RULER). Limits: The Zones of Regulation do not yet have enough evidence to count as an evidence-based practice.
This tool is for guidance and educational purposes. It does not replace assessment by a qualified professional.
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