To assess a client’s current level of self-regulation, you can:

  • Conduct Clinical Interviews: Engage in open discussions to understand their experiences with emotional control and behaviour management.
  • Use Self-Report Scales: Administer standardised assessment tools such as the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) or the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) to quantify their self-regulation abilities.
  • Observe Behavioural Patterns: Pay attention to how clients respond to stressors or emotional triggers during sessions to identify areas of strength and those needing improvement.

Solicit Feedback: Encourage clients to share their perceptions of their self-regulation skills and any challenges they face in managing emotions or behaviours.