We’re all familiar with children who have trouble managing difficult emotions — they throw tantrums, lash out or do self-destructive things. There are effective therapies for helping both young kids and teenagers learn to rein in their emotions. But there are also children at the other extreme who suppress their feelings too much. They need help learning to become flexible and open to emotion.

This week on childmind.org we round up help for both under-controlled and over-controlled kids. For those who are overwhelmed by their emotions, it’s called DBT. And for kids who are too rigid and closed to new experiences, it’s called RO DBT. RO DBT is a relatively new treatment, and it's been shown to help people with a variety of diagnoses — including autism, anorexia, anxiety and depression.

Caroline Miller, Editorial Director | ✉

DBT: What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Learning to Manage Powerful Emotions

DBT teaches skills for handling challenging feelings.

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Helping Kids Learn Flexibility

RO DBT teaches teenagers to be more open.

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How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation?

Building Self-Regulation Skills

How parents can help kids manage feelings.

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Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities

Supporting the Emotional Needs of LD Kids

Signs your child might be struggling.

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Helping Kids Who Are Immature

Support for children who are behind their peers.

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