Emotional Regulation (DERS) - Dr Jerrie in a Nutshell

The Difficulty in Emotional Regulation (DERS) Scale assessment indicates to your clinician (Dr Jerrie) your emotional regulation skills. This screening tool helps identify possible growth areas in terms of your emotional responses. Successful emotional regulation is key to your well-being and treatment.

NB – The Emotional Regulation (DERS) assessment is not a diagnostic tool and cannot be viewed as conclusive unless discussed with your clinician. It is a screening tool and completely one-sided. A limited frame of reference, state of mind and intentions can skew the results.

Please take your time to complete this form where you will not be disturbed, and answer the questions honestly.

You should be able to complete this form in about 15 minutes to complete.

Reference:

Gratz, K. L., Roemer, L. (2004). Multidimensional assessment of emotion regulation and dysregulation: Development, factor structure, and initial validation of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 26(1), 41–54.