Developing Emotional Regulation Skills
Developing Emotional Regulation Skills
Learning to understand and manage emotions can take time. For one participant in the Liverpool area, anger and strong emotions could sometimes affect daily activities and interactions with others.
The participant needed regular support and clear strategies that suited his individual needs.
The Challenge
The participant experienced difficulties with anger and emotional regulation. At times, this could affect how he responded to challenging situations and interacted with other people.
Support needed to be consistent and suited to the participant. It was also important for the support team to work together.
Understanding Individual Support Needs
People respond to difficult situations in different ways. Some people may need extra support to understand their emotions and use strategies that work for them.
There is no single approach that suits everyone. Support needs to consider the person, their daily routine and the strategies recommended by their support team.
For this participant, consistency was important.
How NDHS Helped
NDHS worked as part of the participant's wider support team. The team also worked with allied health professionals involved in the participant's support.
NDHS used appropriate strategies, guidance and training to support the participant. The aim was to help him better understand and manage his emotions.
Support workers followed strategies recommended by the allied health professionals and worked alongside the wider support team.
Working Together
Good communication between support teams can help create a more consistent approach.
For this participant, NDHS worked alongside other professionals involved in his support. This helped keep daily support in line with the strategies recommended by allied health professionals.
The support remained focused on the participant's individual needs.
The Outcome
With regular support and consistent strategies, the participant developed better skills to recognise and manage anger.
He also improved his ability to respond to challenging situations. Progress took time and required ongoing support.
The story shows the value of support that is consistent and tailored to the individual.
What This Story Shows
This participant received support through:
- Regular individual support
- Consistent strategies
- Guidance and training
- Working with allied health professionals
- Working with the wider support team
- Support to recognise and manage emotions
Related Support
NDHS provides personalised support based on each participant's needs and goals.
Local Support
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Every person has different needs. Support should not follow the same plan for everyone. NDHS works with participants to understand what support is right for them.
Our focus is on providing consistent and person-centred support based on individual needs and goals. If you would like to discuss support needs for yourself or someone close to you, the NDHS team is here to help.
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