Self-Reg 101 Archives

Have Your Say: Cognitive Domain

by The MEHRIT Centre | Mar 22, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg Community, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg in Schools

The Cognitive Domain is a biggie isn’t it? We place a high value on physical, emotional, social and moral development and well-being. And well we should. But the Cognitive Domain, is one we use constantly to learn, understand what’s going on and make decisions....

Am I Co-Escalating or Co-Regulating

by The MEHRIT Centre | Mar 20, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for Parents

Co-regulation, a term that has become popular over the past 25 years, recognizes that young children haves limited ability to regulate themselves. They need to be regulated and gradually develop self-regulation within the context of responsive, caring relationships...

The Shanker Method Roundabout Graphic

by The MEHRIT Centre | Mar 13, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog

This Self-Reg Roundabout Graphic conveys the key idea that the 5 Practices of Self-Reg are presented in a sequence, but they are not bound to a specific order. Any of the practices can serve as a suitable starting point for doing Self-Reg, depending on the...

Have Your Say: Emotion Domain

by The MEHRIT Centre | Mar 8, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog

Self-Reg is not the same as social emotional learning (SEL). It is not about naming emotions, but it’s about understanding how emotions can impact energy. The Emotion Domain of Self-Reg includes the ability to experience and understand emotions, both positive –...

The Triune Brain

by The MEHRIT Centre | Mar 6, 2023 | Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg in Schools

The Triune Brain is one of the key scientific underpinnings of Shanker Self-Reg®. Developed by neuroscientist Paul McLean, the Triune Brain model has proven very useful in helping educators, parents and others who work with children. It’s a tool help understand...

Have Your Say: Biological Domain

by The MEHRIT Centre | Mar 1, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog

When exploring stressors across The Five Domains of Self-Reg (biological, emotion, cognitive, social & prosocial), biological stressors are often the easiest to identify and explore. This domain involves physical health, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and various...