Beautifully grounded in neuroscience, this course deepens our understanding of human behaviour. Self-Reg helps us recognize signs of stress and better understand what is happening beneath the surface. It fosters self-awareness, empathy, and compassion, with valuable insights that extend far beyond early childhood education and into every part of our lives.

I found the Self-Reg ECD program very meaningful and valuable to my work . The course changed the way I look at children’s behaviour and reminded me to look beneath the behaviour and ask “Why?” rather than immediately asking how to stop it. Learning about the five domains of stress helped me better understand that children’s behaviours can be connected to stressors that are not always visible.

One of the greatest strengths of the program was learning that Self-Reg begins with the educator. Understanding my own stressors, recognizing when my “tank” is depleted, and finding ways to restore myself reminded me that calm begets calm. The emphasis on relationships, connection, co-regulation, and seeing children through “soft eyes” will have a lasting impact on my practice.

There was a lot of valuable information, so short summaries and practical tools at the end of each module would also help educators apply the learning more easily.

Overall, this program has given me a new lens through which to understand children and myself. I hope to continue making Self-Reg not just something I learned, but a way of doing and being in my everyday practice.

I strongly suggest it for all and should be part of the courses in becoming an ECE.

It was amazing and learned tremendous about stress and awareness.

I really enjoyed this Self-Reg course because it helped me understand children’s behaviour and myself better. Before taking this course, I might have focused more on how to manage a child’s behaviour. Now, I have learned to look beyond the behaviour and ask myself, “What might be causing this child’s stress, and how can I help?” This has changed the way I think about supporting children.

Overall, this course has been a meaningful learning experience for me. I feel more aware of my own emotions and more understanding of children’s needs. I want to continue using the five steps of Self-Reg in my daily practice and create an environment where children feel safe, loved, understood, and valued. I

The Self-Reg course was a valuable learning experience that helped me better understand stress, emotions, and behaviour in both children and adults. I learned the importance of looking beyond behaviour to understand the stressors that may be affecting us. The course encouraged me to reflect on my own feelings, recognize my stressors, and explore strategies to support my well-being. As an Early Childhood Educator, I can apply this knowledge in my daily practice by creating a calm, supportive, and inclusive environment where children feel safe and understood. I especially appreciated learning how co-regulation and positive relationships can help children develop self-regulation skills. This course gave me new perspectives and practical ideas that I can continue using in my personal life and professional journey. I would recommend this learning experience to other educators who want to deepen their understanding of children’s emotions and behaviour.