This short video unpacks one of the trickiest parts of Self-Reg: stress in the cognitive domain. For many people new to Self-Reg, cognitive stress can be hard to spot because it doesn’t always look like stress at all. Instead, it often shows up as frustration, avoidance, shutting down, or “giving up”—especially when thinking feels hard.
Using a simple (and surprisingly challenging!) example, this video shows what cognitive stress really is and why it looks different for every child. The goal isn’t to push harder or expect more effort, but to recognize when a child’s thinking system is overloaded and then find ways to reduce or ease that stress.
SELF-REG FOUNDATIONS
Level 1 Certificate Program
Dive deeper into the cognitive domain with our Foundations Certificate Program with Drs Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins.
Why This Program Matters: In today’s fast-paced and high-stress world, understanding the roots of behaviour and stress has never been more critical. Whether you’re a teacher managing a classroom of diverse needs, a parent navigating your child’s emotional highs and lows, or a professional juggling competing demands, the challenges of modern life can leave you feeling overwhelmed and searching for solutions.
The Self-Reg Foundations Certificate is here to change that. This program equips you with the tools and knowledge to address the underlying causes of stress and behaviour, not just the symptoms. Learn More HERE.
