SELF-REG
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We help parents, caregivers, and organizations working with families learn to read and reframe dysregulated stress behaviour while developing the skills and strategies to support children’s improved self-regulation and overall well-being. Self-Reg gives us the tools to reframe behaviour, co-regulate, enhance resilience, and restore calm, energy, and joy.
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SELF-REG PARENTING FEATURES
Self-Reg for Parents
The ultimate, long-term Self-Reg goal is to help children acquire the necessary understanding of when and how to manage their own energy and tension, so they can adapt to the various stresses of life. But Self-Reg is also personal. If we are going to support our children’s self-regulation we first have to…
Stressors Experienced by Parents Raising “Differently Wired” Children
I’m the mother of two young people with multiple “invisible” disabilities, and in my consulting work I support parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These experiences have given me insight into…
“Reframing” Challenging Behaviour
Parents of new babies are forever asking why. “Why is she crying? Is she hungry, wet, scared, lonely, bored?” Since we can’t just ask her, we put on our detective’s hat. We think back to previous occasions, experiment with trial-and-error, ask somebody knowledgeable. Things start to change around the age of three…
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MOST RECENT PARENTING BLOGS
Empowering Teens with Self-Reg: Navigating the Teenage Years with Resilience
The teenage years are a time of profound growth and transformation, but they can also be a period of heightened stress and uncertainty. As parents, educators, and caregivers, it's essential to equip teenagers with the tools they need to navigate this crucial phase of...
HOPE
By Jennifer Abbanat Jennifer is currently enrolled in our Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development program, and this is her second contribution to our Community Blog. You can read her first blog here. The Message I Share with Others I was recently preparing for an...
The Role of Self-Reg in Resilience
In a world brimming with uncertainties and challenges, the ability to bounce back from adversity is a superpower we all desire. This superpower is what we call resilience, and is a quality we all wish to instil in ourselves and our children. It's a powerful shield...
Exploring the “What Is…” Series of Self-Reg Videos
Introducing the "What Is..." series of Self-Reg videos. The collection can help shed light on, and demystifies, some essential concepts related to Shanker Self-Reg®. What is... Self-Reg? A cornerstone video in the series, Stuart Shanker defines Self-Reg as the ability...
DIY Ways to Restore
One very important part of Self-Reg, one that is easy to overlook at times, is the importance of restoration. Reducing stress is a biggie, obviously. But mindful self-regulation also involves being able to restore the energy that we burn, and ease the tension that...
Navigating the Uncharted Seas of Parenting and Caregiving: A Journey of Self-Regulation and Discovery
By Jennifer Abbanat Some Background About Our Journey I was recently asked what I wish professionals understood during our family’s search for answers, understanding and support while navigating the challenges of our son’s unique needs. Over the past decade,...