MC7-c: Distress Tolerance
Summative Assessment Example: Teach Emotional Regulation Technique
Assignment Instructions
A BHSS student explains, models, and provides feedback for an emotional regulation technique to a role play client. Examples of emotional regulation techniques are passive muscle relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery exercises. The BHSS student invites the role play client to join in the chosen practice after the role place client indicates consent. While practicing the technique together, the BHSS student provides both affirmations and gentle direction as needed to help the client engage appropriately in the technique. A third party observes and assesses the BHSS student practice within a a 10-15 minute time frame.
Grading Rubric
| Skill being assessed | Criteria | Comments | |||
| 1 Needs Work | 2 Beginning | 3 Developing Proficiency | 4 Proficient (for a BHSS student) | ||
| Describe the rationale and purpose of the emotional regulation technique to the role play client. Demonstrate and practice the emotional regulation technique with a role play client. | Provided vague or inaccurate information about the technique. Omitted or misrepresented purpose of technique Perpetuated misconceptions about the rationale. Did not demonstrate the technique. | Mentioned one important aspect of technique. The information was general and not specific to the client. Avoided providing information about rationale and evidence base. Demonstration did align with client’s ability to replicate the technique. | Accurately explained purpose of technique and missed a cultural adaptation opportunity. Provided adequate information about the rational and evidence base. Adequately demonstrated the emotional regulation technique. Adequate practice with the client. | Described the rationale and purpose of the emotional regulation technique to the role play client. Provided accurate description of the evidence base. Expert demonstration of the emotional regulation technique. Helped client practice technique so the client could replicate independently. | |