Macklem

Emotion regulation skills should be mastered by early childhood, but many enter school with mild or serious deficits that may not be addressed effectively or early enough. This book presents in-depth background and practical information on the subject so school professionals can craft interventions that are developmentally appropriate, relevant, and timely. Written for practitioners, the book provides a unique combination of theory and background as well as guidance on application and evidence-based interventions that can be implemented immediately. Strategies are included for recognizing specific skill deficiencies or more general needs. The book provides solid support for school psychologists and other school-based mental health professionals. With targeted training at the classroom, home, and peer levels, children can achieve the vital skills they need for a lifetime of social interactions.

Gayle L. Macklem, MA, NCSP, LEP, is a Massachusetts licensed school psychologist and a Massachusetts-licensed educational psychologist. She has served in the field of education for 30 years. A former president of the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA), she serves as the Technology Chairperson of the state association. Gayle is an adjunct instructor in the Counseling and School Psychology Specialist Training Program at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Gayle writes curriculum and writes on topics of interest to educators. She is a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences. Gayle is the author of Springer’s Bullying and teasing: Social power in children’s groups (2003).