We have a variety of online learning options both Facilitated Certificate Programs and on-demand Self-Reg learning on the Shanker Self-Reg® Learning Hub. Your familiarity with Self-Reg, time commitment, funding, etc. can all influence your choice. 

The Self-Reg Framework is a powerful lens which allows us to reframe anything and everything, overcoming deterministic views which put limits on a child’s potential. The key, no matter the reason you find yourself on our website looking for answers, is to learn Self-Reg. 

How to learn Self-Reg:

• Our Foundations Certificate Program is our most thorough and highly recommended learning offering and will give you all the tools you need to understand the roots of behaviours and overthrow deterministic thinking
• For those working in the early years our Early Childhood Development Program is the best offering for you
• For those looking at budget and time friendly options, consider our various Professional Learning Series (PLS) or our Self-Reg Parenting Course

In line with our Privacy Policy, unfortunately, we cannot disclose any information regarding who has taken Self-Reg learning with us. But, we have had a number of learners, schools and boards share their Self-Reg learning journeys publically here. You can also access our alumni list here.

Self-Reg truly is grassroots. We welcome you to share our website and any of our free Self-Reg resources when discussing your hopes with them. Self-Reg grows from planting seeds, nurturing relationships, and organically through conversations. We cannot force anyone to “go Self-Reg”, instead only foster a sense of intrigue and share the right resources at the right time. 

When ready, they are welcome to explore learning offerings with us or reach out to us at info@self-reg.ca for more information and any questions they might have.

Self-Reg Havens are our dream for all schools, early childhood centres, homes — everywhere! A Self-Reg Haven is a place where everyone feels safe in every way: physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally.

No two Self-Reg Havens are alike and they all are continually evolving. On the journey of becoming a haven we often see 3 overarching milestones:

1. Self-Reg Champions: Identify 2-5 individuals in your organization who are passionate about learning Self-Reg. Start with these individuals taking a Level 1 Self-Reg certificate program.
2. Resource Sharing: Champions can then lead in-house professional development, in line with our Terms of Use, to begin sharing Self-Reg with all of their colleagues. Champions will consider taking our Level 2 Self-Reg Learning Facilitator’s Program to give them the skillset to best bring this to their team. Without the Level 2 program, we recommend Champions share Self-Reg learning by hosting our low cost Professional Learning Series for their team. 
3. Larger Initiative: Self-Reg first focus for everything, with larger scale training for all members of the school, early childhood centre, leadership or organization. See our Self-Reg Schools 6×6 series to learn why this learning is not just for the educators.

Use the RADAR tool along your Self-Reg Journey to see where you are at and plan ahead.

Never fear! It is all still on our website for free and still available from our updated Resource Library under the Self-Reg Books & Free Resources section as well as below:

• Infosheets
• Self-Reg Basics
• Self-Reg What You Need to Know
• The Self-Reg View On
• Tools
• Discussion Guides
• Visuals
• Infographics
• Shanker Self-Reg Graphics
• Visual Aids by Kristin Wiens
• Self-Reg Quotes
• Podcasts
• The Self-Reg Show
• The Shanker Chronicles
• Glossary
• Self-Reg Journeys

Currently, we only offer online versions of our certificate programs. For those in remote communities with limited internet access, reach out to info@self-reg.ca as we do have course variations available for these contexts.

Unfortunately, we do not currently have any courses in any other languages. We do however have a compilation of our translated resources available here.

Yes, for groups of 25+ we can offer private cohorts with a start date of your choosing. Please email info@self-reg.ca for more details.

At this time Dr. Shanker is only available for certain keynote presentations up to 1.5hrs in lengh. We can however arrange full-day training with the addition of our other presenters who can unpack and expand on Dr. Shanker’s presentation or run a full day on their own. Email info@self-reg.ca for more information.

Unfortunately, The MEHRIT Centre (TMC), including Dr. Shanker, is unable to give clinical advice or provide treatment or diagnoses. TMC is an online-based community organization that offers resources teaching/providing information on Shanker Self-Reg®. Though not a referral, Dr. Shanker has helped us compile a list of clinicians, many of whom work with TMC in some non-clinical capacity and who have all completed the Self-Reg Foundations Program at a minimum. They are all independently licensed in their respective fields, and they may be able to offer something that we cannot at TMC. You may find that one of these individuals could be of assistance if you are interested.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis call 911, or seek supports through the Canadian Mental Health Association here.

Unfortunately not. Dr. Stuart Shankeris not a licensed psychologist and thus cannot meet with anyone in a clinical capacity. Stuart’s previous work with children was strictly in a research and non-clinical capacity.

See the previous FAQ question for more detail.

Although we are based in Peterborough, Ontario, we are exclusively an online organization dedicated to Self-Reg professional development learning. We are not and do not run a clinic or public storefront.

Yes, we do for the following publications:

• Self-Reg Schools: A Handbook for Educators (2019) Companion Resources
• Self-Reg (2016) Discussion Guide | en français
• Calm, Alert & Learning (2012) Discussion Guide

Explore Reframed: The Journal of Self-Reg here. Check back soon as we are currently compiling all other Self-Reg research articles on our website.

Yes, we do! Ensuring that Self-Reg learning is accessible to all is key to our mission and values. Equity Pricing is currently available for:

• Certificate Programs (see waitlist here)
• Online SRSS – 25% Off SRSS 2023 online, use discount code SRSSEQ at checkout
• Self-Paced Courses
• Self-Reg Parenting Course – 50% off, use PARENTEQ at checkout
• Breaking the Stress Cycle Parenting Course – $30 off, use SRGEQUITY at checkout
• Feeling Stressed: A Self-Reg Course for Teens – 50% off, use TEENEQ at checkout
• All online events (TBA)

We additionally have a lot of free resources on our website (blogs, podcasts, infographics, and more!) YouTube and the Shanker Self-Reg® Learning Hub for you to explore and share.

We currently offer:

• 10% off for groups of 6 or more learners for our Certificate Programs
• Equity Pricing on Certificate Programs (limited spaces), courses, webinars & online events (see equity pricing FAQ above)

We do not typically run BFCM or boxing day sales. Like and follow our social media accounts for the latest promotions.

Not currently. However, if you are interested in providing a scholarship or bursary for others to take Self-Reg learning with us, please reach out to info@self-reg.ca.

Unfortunately, no, they are not.

Reach out to info@self-reg.ca with your Canadian tax exemption number and we would be more than happy to send you an invoice without the tax.

Yes we do! You can choose from a variety of shipping options for books and physical Self-Reg products from our eStore at checkout. We recommend options with tracking for international (non-Canadian) orders, as over the last few years we have seen increased disruptions to postal services around the world.

You can see our refund policy here.

No. Dr. Stuart Shanker and The MEHRIT Centre own the IP on all content, and you are not permitted to use it for financial gain. See our Terms of Use for more information about copyright, trademarks and resource sharing.

There are some avenues to apply for licensing after the completion of the Level 2 Facilitator’s Certificate Program with limited use of trademark or IP, but these are not guaranteed. For more information, please reach out to info@self-reg.ca who will be able to direct you to our IP team.

As a social enterprise, we are an unfunded organization with limited resources. We can only consider collaboration with those who have taken Self-Reg certificate learning with us, preferably up to the Level 2 Facilitator’s Certificate Program. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to take on all collaborations, but will where we can!

Neither The MEHRIT Centre or Dr. Shanker will endorse on request. Feel free to explore our blogs, publications and resources for various Self-Reg viewpoints. 

Related, a common misconception is that Self-Reg is a one-size-fits-all approach. It is not. Thus, any approaches to understanding and managing stress which assume that one-size-fits-all misunderstand the core underpinnings of Shanker Self-Reg®.

We welcome everyone to share their Self-Reg learning through sharing our resources & website and appropriately referencing back to The MEHRIT Centre. Note that it can not be shared for commercial purposes. See our Terms of Use for more information about copyright, trademarks and resource sharing.

No, The MEHRIT Centre is a social enterprise, thus is registered as a for-profit but reinvests all profits back into its mission & values. As such we are an unfunded organization which receives all its income from the sale of courses, events, resources and online learning.

Unfortunately not, we are exclusively an online organization and do not maintain an office space for the public to visit. If you need to get in touch with us, you can email us at info@self-reg.ca or check out our contact us page here.

Check out our careers page for any employment or volunteer opportunities currently available.

Currently, we are exclusively Canadian-based, but we have connections with Self-Reggers around the world. Check out our Self-Reg Global division here.