Helping Clients Regulate Emotions and Develop Effective Coping Skills A Step-by-Step Guide for Mental Health Professionals

1. Understanding Mood And Emotion  2. Emotional Dysregulation  3. Getting Started  4. Creating An Emotional Regulation Chart  5. Coping Skills  6. Creating Individualized Coping Skills For Your Client 7. Utilizing Social Supports  8. Boundaries  9. Cognitive Coping Strategies  10. Emotional Coping Strategies  11. Physical Coping Strategies  12. Mindfulness And Relaxation Techniques  13. Coping With Chronic Stress And Burnout  14. Building Resilience: Long-Term Coping Strategies  15. The Journey To Effective Coping  Appendix A: Worksheets  References 

Biography

Derek J. Lee holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision and is an assistant professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the founder of The Hope Institute.

“Derek Lee is a master clinician who has accrued years of real-world experience working in the trenches of mental health. His formidable expertise is informed by a synergy of clinical wisdom and extensive use of evidence-based approaches. This practical book is a masterpiece—it will help providers meaningfully enhance the coping skills and emotion regulation of their clients. This book will undoubtedly help providers master clinical care for clients who struggle with their emotions.”

David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, professor of psychology, The Catholic University of America

“Derek Lee writes from a fresh perspective, outlining step-by-step instructions for building coping skills and explaining the rationale behind the process in a way that is focused on the how-to instead of just listing coping skills. This book is cutting edge in the way it approaches information, gives rationales, and guides implementation. This is a must read for educators and clinicians alike.”

S. Lynn Jennings, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP-S, assistant professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 

“Derek Lee has written a cogent, useful, and relevant text. This book just doesn’t talk about emotions—it educates the reader on how to work with clients on their emotional regulation and help them to achieve balance. It is full of practical tips, techniques, and wisdom. Finally, a book for working with clients on emotional issues that is worth the money and time.”

Paul F. Granello, PhD, associate professor of counselor education, The Ohio State University

“This book offers a clear, grounded approach to emotional regulation that is both accessible and deeply practical. Rather than simply naming emotions, it thoughtfully explains why emotions function the way they do and then provides concrete, evidence-informed interventions to address them. This is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to better understand their emotional world and for professionals looking for practical tools they can apply immediately.”

Katie Gamby, PhD, LPCC-S, CWC