Table 3.

Skills Taught Across Coping and Emotion Regulation Interventions

Coping skills taught in interventions	ER skills taught in interventions
Acceptance (Compas et al. 2009)	Emotion Awareness (Suveg et al., 2009); Acceptance (Fresco et al., 2013)
Distraction (Compas et al., 2009)	Walking away from a distressing situation, participating in a play activity, physical exercise, playing music, chores, projects (Kovacs, 2006)
Cognitive Restructuring (Compas et al., 2009)	Using imagery to counter dysphoric emotion, helpful “self talk,” focusing attention on neutral or positive topics, changing thoughts that tend to lead to sad affect (Kovacs, 2006); Cognitive change (Fresco et al., 2013)
Positive Thinking (Compas et al., 2009)	Receiving physical comfort, talking to a trusted adult about dysphoria, playing or interacting with peers, and effectively recruiting social regulators (by using explicit language) (Kovacs, 2006)
-----	Problem Solving (Suveg et al., 2009)
Scheduling and participating in mood enhancing activities (Compas et al., 2009)	-----
-----	Relaxation (Suveg et al., 2009)