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WHAT IS SELF-REG?
Shanker Self-Reg® is a process, grounded in new science, for developing growth-promoting modes of self-regulation, dealing with stress, and restoring.
If you’ve tried everything as an educator, parent, or service provider to support children, teens and their families, Self-Reg can help. Learn how to read, reframe, and respond to behaviour, strong emotions, dysregulation, and much more.
Self-Reg is a pathway to enhancing resilience, motivation, learning, & well-being.
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SELF-REG 101 FEATURES
Self-Reg: The Basics
Shanker Self-Reg® is a process for enhancing self-regulation by understanding and dealing with stress. In Self-Reg we consider both our responses to stress and our underlying state of energy and tension when we encounter a stress. Self-Reg is based on…
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
Children have such different ways of responding to being over-stressed. What all children have in common is that they behave in a characteristic way when they are over-stressed: what becomes a sort of patterned response. But what markedly distinguishes between them, is…
Self-Reg Global
Self-Reg Global is a distinct division of The MEHRIT Centre that has been established to fulfill TMC’s strategic directions within an international context.
Our goal is to produce the same high-quality Shanker Self-Reg® learning resources and establish TMC as the knowledge hub for audiences around the world.
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MOST RECENT SELF-REG 101 BLOGS
Why is Shanker Self-Reg® Important in the Classroom?
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concept of Shanker Self-Reg®, as introduced by Stuart Shanker, has been a game-changer. It has revolutionized how we understand the well-being of both students and educators, and fundamentally transforms approaches to...
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...
Unraveling the Terminology of Shanker Self-Reg
In the pursuit of balance and wellness for children, youth, schools, families, and communities, understanding the principles of Shanker Self-Reg® is an invaluable asset. However, the vast array of terms and concepts associated with Self-Reg can sometimes feel...
2023/24 Self-Reg Course Calendar
Check out all The MEHRIT Centre's Self-Reg Certificate Program details and start dates for 2023/24 all in one handy place. You can register for any of our certificate programs on our eStore HERE. Group Pricing: 10% off is always available for groups of 6 or more...