In an effort to address the critical issue of bullying and foster a safer and more empathetic society, we are excited to announce the upcoming webinar series, SHANKER TALKS: REFRAMING BULLYING. The series is set to launch on August 25, 10:30 AM EST and will consist of...

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The Lifeline That is the Self-Reg Summer Symposium
By Chantelle Hyde of The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint Another wonderful blog post from our friends at The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. Thank you Chantelle for this piece! You are correct. The Self-Reg Summer Symposium is a lifeline for many,...
Finding Unicorns at the 2023 Self-Regulation Summer Symposium
By Teresa Olafson of The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint We were so honoured to have Guy Stephens of The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint join us for the 9th Annual Self-Reg Summer Symposium at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario July 4-6 2023....
9th Annual Self-Reg Symposium to Focus on Dysregulated Kids
From July 4-6, 2023, Dr. Stuart Shanker and Dr. Susan Hopkins will welcome educators, parents and various professionals who work with children and families to the 9th annual Self-Reg Summer Symposium (SRSS), at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Shanker...
Stuart Shanker Featured on the Creating a Family Podcast
Creating a Family is the national adoption & foster care education and support nonprofit. Their mission is to strengthen foster, adoptive, and kinship families and the professionals who support them by creating expert-based, trauma-informed resources,...
Authority Magazine: Mental Health Champions: Why & How Dr Stuart Shanker Of The MEHRIT Centre Is Helping To Champion Mental Wellness
As published in Authority Magazine, March 20 2023 by Michelle Tennant Nicholson As part of a series in Authority Magazine about mental health champions, Dr. Stuart Shanker was interviewed by journalist Michelle Tennant Nicholson. In the interview Stuart talks about...
Motherhood Moment Blogspot: Parenting Pointers: Self-Regulation
Here is a excerpt from the Motherhood Moment Blogspot featuring an interview with Stuart Shanker as he talks Parenting Pointers: Self-Regulation. Stuart answers the questions: How can reframing help parents? What is self-regulation and how can it actually promote...
Stuart Shanker on the aParently Speaking Podcast
On the latest episode of aParenlty Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Stuart Shanker to discuss his book, Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child and You Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life. Learn more and listen to the podcast here.
The Self-Reg Show Episode 9: Cup Half Full? What Happens if My Cup Is Broken?
We have all heard the "cup half full" vs "cup half empty" debate. We have even discussed what to do to refill your cup and get back to restoration on this very podcast. But what can you do if you feel your cup is broken? What do you do if no matter what you try, you...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 8: Why Can’t You Pour From an Empty Cup?
We have all heard the phrase “You can’t pour from an empty cup” but what does it mean to us as Self-Reggers? What does it mean for us as parents, educators, carers, and guardians of all kinds? Join Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins as they reveal the true...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 7: Just How Important Are Relationships Anyway?
We all have people in our lives that fill up our tank and give us the energy we need to keep going. These are important relationships. But have you ever wondered why that is? What is so special about these relationships and how can we protect and harness that energy?...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 6: Why Do I Struggle to Connect With Others?
Do you sometimes struggle to connect with others? Have you ever looked back and thought, “I didn’t handle that very well”? And you could have changed a whole situation by being more in-tune with someone else? But how can this happen? You’re not a bad person, you care...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 5: Why Are the Holidays So Stressful?
Do you find yourself wondering how you can get through the holidays without a meltdown? Are you wondering what could be causing all that holiday stress for you and your family? Listen as Susan Hopkins and Dr. Stuart Shanker break down how they have been able to reduce...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 4: How Do I Manage My Stress?
"How Do I Manage Stress?" Stress seems to be everywhere these days, with an endless amount of advice, articles, blogs, diets, and medications aimed at tackling it. But have you ever stopped to think about what stress really is? After all, how can we hope to manage...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 3 – Why Does My Child Give Up So Easily?
“Why did my child give up?”. “Why couldn’t they try harder?”. If you have ever had these thoughts, then you have come up against something called “Limbic Braking”. You, your children, and every other human being have experienced this essential, protective brain...
Challenging Behavior: Dr. Shanker on The Peaceful Parenting Podcast
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Sarah Rosensweet sits down with Stuart Shanker to understand our kids' challenging behavior. They discuss why children act the way they do sometimes and what we can do about it. Dr. Shanker explains the 5 domains or...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 2: Why? Why Now?
How can the simple questions, “Why?” and “Why now?”, be so absolutely crucial to self-regulation? Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins discuss how simply asking these questions brings your thinking brain back online. Hear how asking these simple questions is the key...
The Self-Reg Show Episode 1: There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
What do we mean in Self-Reg when we say there is no such thing as a bad kid? Join Susan Hopkins and Dr. Stuart Shanker as they delve into a story Stuart has never told before, unpacking and combining this with the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience and...