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SELF-REG LEARNING FACILITATOR’s

Level 2 Certificate Program 

$2,195 CAD Full Program

★★★★★ Based on 35+ Reviews

For those seeking to deepen their understanding and practical application of Shanker Self-Reg® principles, this program provides an invaluable opportunity.  Elevate your expertise in Shanker Self-Reg® and empower yourself to champion self-regulation within your professional sphere and community with our Self-Reg Facilitator’s Program – Level 2 Certificate*.

For those with questions about the Shanker Self-Reg Intellectual Property (IP) and what you can and cannot do with the learning in this course, please refer to this link. Note that this course is not intended for individuals to take and then establish a Self-Reg business. It is protected IP for educational purposes, designed to aid individuals in their existing roles to mobilize this knowledge effectively.

This program is tailored for individuals already established in roles within educational institutions, early childhood centers, community governance, or professional positions, including speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), counselors, social workers and mental health professionals. It serves as an enhancement to existing professional credentials and roles in education, child development, community advocacy, and parenting.

Designed for graduates of the Self-Reg FoundationsEarly Childhood Development and/or Leadership Certificate Program, it offers a pathway to advance Self-Reg expertise and meet the growing demand for informed practitioners in Self-Regulation.

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About the Program

Learn how to share the science of Self-Reg with<br />
your colleagues and those you support<br />
 - with Stuart Shanker<br />
& Susan Hopkins

Our Facilitator’s Program seamlessly weaves together curated science, insights, and narratives from Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins, employing a collaborative inquiry approach interwoven with real-world scenarios. Comprising 6 meticulously crafted courses, each intricately designed to align with the 5 Step Method, alongside an integrated application course, this program fosters profound learning experiences within a supportive cohort environment.

Key Features:

  • Strengthen your grasp of Shanker Self-Reg® science and the foundational principles of The Shanker Method®.
  • Cultivate specialized skills in applying the Self-Reg Framework across diverse contexts.
  • Engage in hands-on learning through scenario analysis and practical workshop development.
  • Earn a distinguished Self-Reg Learning Facilitator Certificate
    Gain eligibility to apply for presenter and facilitator roles within TMC (Canada only), contributing to the dissemination of Self-Reg knowledge.

Course Structure:

  • Six courses, each comprising four modules
  • Module duration: 1 week, with an estimated commitment of 5 hours per module.
  • Emphasis on interactive learning without traditional tests or quizzes, promoting rich dialogue and shared exploration among participants.
  • Join us in advancing the mission of grounding living and learning in self-regulation. Together, let’s empower individuals and communities to thrive through the transformative power of Self-Reg.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Course Calendar

We run new cohorts of our Self-Reg Learning Facilitator’s Certificate Program twice a year. Pick the start date that is best for you and your team. Check out all of our program start, specific module and end dates in our Course Calendar here.

*Note: The Self-Reg FoundationsEarly Childhood Development and/or Leadership Certificate Program is a prerequisite for taking this course.  

Program Outline

COURSE 1: The Shanker Method 1: Read and Reframe the Behaviour

COURSE 2: The Shanker Method 2: Recognize the Stressors

COURSE 3: The Shanker Method 3: Reduce the Stress

COURSE 4: The Shanker Method 4: Reflect, Enhance Stress Awareness

COURSE 5: The Shanker Method 5: Restore, Develop Personalized
Strategies (Resilience & Restoration)

COURSE 6: Full Circle

Program Flow

Each of the six courses has four modules. Each module is 1 week long with a (short) pre and post-module task. The modules are designed to take approximately 5 hours each to complete.

  • Pre-Module Quiz or Task
  • Module 1: Digging Deeper
  • Module 2: Applying the Science (individuals)
  • Module 3: Applying the Science (groups)
  • Module 4: Extending the Learning
  • Post-Module Quiz or Task

Facilitator’s Program Reviews

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Facilitator Program Review

July 25, 2026

I would highly recommend this program to educators, coaches, helping professionals, parents, and anyone who wants to better understand human behaviour through a lens of compassion and curiosity. Thank you for creating such a meaningful journey. I look forward to continuing to carry this learning forward in my work, my relationships, and my community.

Laura

Life-changing experience

March 8, 2026

This course was a profoundly enriching experience, both professionally and personally. I came with the intention of learning tools to better support the children and adolescents I work with, but the process ended up being a life-changing experience. It allowed me to understand the Self-Reg approach from a much deeper perspective and transformed the way I understand behavior, stress, and regulation.

I am leaving not only with tools for my professional practice, but also with a new way of seeing, understanding, and relating to others. I am very grateful for the support of the facilitators and the contributions of all my fellow participants, which made this process a truly meaningful learning experience.

Mariana

Life Changing

February 9, 2026

The Facilitators Course was life-changing for me. It went well beyond a collection of information and facts that helped me understand the underlying neurophysiology of human interactions and behavior. As I embraced the information and practiced the Self-Reg process of Reframing, Identifying Stressors, Reducing Stressors, Reflecting on My Stress Awareness and Responses, and Restoring, I saw myself and the world around me through a more hopeful, positive, proactive, nonjudgmental lens.

Beth

Deepening Learning Through the Self-Reg Journey

February 5, 2026

Through this course, I deepened my awareness of my body and brain states, practiced pausing and reflecting, and, most importantly, came to understand the value of restoring. I also gained a renewed sense of the facilitator’s role not just conveying information, but sensing safety in the moment.

I’ve learned that the Self-Reg journey is not something we do alone; it’s something we navigate together. This course helped me recognize how important it is to care for our own regulation and Self-Reg process, both before and while supporting others.

Elisabeth

Take This Course !

February 3, 2026

Self-Reg will change your life personally

Bruno

IP & Use: What You Need to Know

The Self-Reg Learning Facilitator program offered by TMC (The MEHRIT Centre) is explicitly designed for educational purposes only. It is not a clinical training program and does not qualify participants to engage in clinical practice. The primary objective of this course is to provide education about Shanker Self-Reg principles and practices.

To reiterate: Participants should understand that this program is not intended to serve as a basis for starting a Self-Reg business or utilizing the intellectual property (IP) contained within the course for commercial purposes. The content of the course is protected under our Terms of Use, and no permission, including translation rights, is granted for its use outside of educational contexts within one’s existing professional sphere.

For inquiries regarding the purchase of rights to any TMC content, including that of the Self-Reg Learning Facilitator program, interested parties can contact us at info@self-reg.ca.

Still not sure?

See what our learners have to say here or email us at info@self-reg.ca if you have any questions

Group Pricing: 10% off is always available for groups of 6 or more learners, simply use the discount code GROUPDISCOUNT at checkout or email info@self-reg.ca for invoicing.

Equity Pricing: We know that pricing can be a barrier, that’s why we offer a number of equity priced spots for those paying out of pocket with each cohort we offer. Learn more and join the waitlist here.

GST/HST Tax Exempt? Feel free to reach out to us at info@self-reg.ca with your exemption number and we can invoice you