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Course Calendar

We run new cohorts of our Self-Reg Foundations Certificate Program throughout the 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 annual Course Calendar here.

FOUNDATIONS 1: The Bio Domain: The Brain, Stress and Self-Regulation

Understanding Stress and Behaviour: This foundational course introduces the neuroscience of stress and behaviour, focusing on the biological domain. You’ll explore how stress impacts the brain and body, the role of the startle response, and the profound effects of relationships in regulating stress. With Dr. Stuart Shanker’s insights, you’ll begin to distinguish between misbehaviour and stress behaviour, discovering how this distinction can transform your understanding of children and teens. This is the first step in a hopeful journey that redefines how we see and support others.

   Module 1: The Dawning of Relationships
   Module 2: The Nature of Stress
   Module 3: The Problem of Excessive Stress
   Module 4: The Cascading Effects of Excessive Stress
   Module 5: The Brain’s Reward System
   Module 6: Self-Reg Method Step 1: Reframing the Behaviour

FOUNDATIONS 2: Self-Reg and Emotional, Social, Cognitive and Pro-Social Well-Being

The Five Domains of Self-Reg: Building on the biological domain, this course explores the emotional, cognitive, social, and prosocial domains. You’ll delve into how emotions are shaped by development and experience, how stress impairs attention and learning, and how social connections can both soothe and escalate stress. Grounded in neuroscience, this course highlights the intricate interplay between brain function and human interaction. It equips you with a deeper appreciation of the unexpected ways stress can manifest—and the tools to address it with compassion and insight.

   Module 1: Self-Reg in Dynamic Systems and the Bio Domain Foundations
   Module 2: Self-Reg in the Emotional Domain
   Module 3: Self-Reg in the Cognitive Domain
   Module 4: Self-Reg in the Social Domain
   Module 5: Self-Reg in the Pro-Social Domain
   Module 6: 5 Steps of Shanker Self-Reg Method

FOUNDATIONS 3: Self-Reg and Mental Health Across the Lifespan

Applying Self-Reg: With a focus on practical application, this course takes you deeper into the science of stress in diverse contexts, including autism, anxiety, and adolescence. You’ll learn to reframe behaviours, uncover hidden stressors, and apply Self-Reg strategies to promote resilience across the lifespan. The neuroscience of adolescent brain development and stress reactivity becomes particularly illuminating, providing hope for navigating some of the most challenging periods in development. This course turns theory into actionable solutions for those who care about children and teens.

   Module 1: Autism
   Module 2: “The Anxiety Epidemic”
   Module 3: Self-Reg and Adolescence
   Module 4: Self-Reg Across the Lifespan
   Module 5: Self-Reg and Mindfulness
   Module 6: Self-Regulation vs. Self-Control

FOUNDATIONS 4: The Shanker Self-Reg Method in Context

Integrating Self-Reg: This capstone course brings everything together, guiding you through a reflective and applied learning process. You’ll design and implement a personalised project that integrates Self-Reg principles, supported by a deep understanding of the five steps of Self-Reg. The emphasis on neuroscience and dynamic systems theory ensures that your work is both evidence-based and transformative. By the end of this journey, you’ll have a comprehensive framework to support children and teens in a way that fosters hope, growth, and long-term well-being.

This program offers a deeply hopeful and empowering journey into the neuroscience of stress, helping you see behaviour in a new light and equipping you with strategies to create meaningful, lasting change.

   4 Course Stream Options (Offered upon completion of Foundations 1 – 3):

A. Educator’s Stream: Self-Reg as a Universal Platform in Education (early years, K-12, or adult education)
B. Self-Reg Specialists Stream (health practitioners, specialists, counsellors, clinicians): Applying Shanker Self-Reg
C. Early Years / Parent-Stream: Parenting with a Self-Reg Mindset
D. Personal Self-Reg Stream (applies to anyone): My Self-Reg