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Below you will find the presentation slides as well as a compilation of resources and recommended readings to dive deeper into the Self-Reg concepts presented. Feel free to explore our website for more Self-Reg content or reach out to info@self-reg.ca if you have any questions.
- Leigh Anne Jacques Presentation Slides: April 23rd, 2026 Download here
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Self-Reg: The Basics
Dr. Shanker gives us a summary of what Self-Reg is, and what it isn’t. He introduces some key Self-Reg terms and also outlines the 5 domains of Self-Reg and the 5 steps of Shanker Self-Reg®.
Self-Reg for Parents
Dr. Shanker discusses Self-Reg or parents and outlines The Seeds of Self-Reg Parenting.
Self-Reg Parenting Course
Self-Reg Parenting is an online course that shows parents how to apply Shanker Self-Reg® in their day-to-day parenting.
Shanker Self-Reg® Toolkit – 2024 Digital Edition
A multi-layered Toolkit to both begin and extend your Self-Reg knowledge and application. Our TOOLKIT2024 uses the Self-Reg Journeys -Seeds , Sunrise, Quilt and Haven. You can also find pieces specific to the five Steps, the Portrait tool, as well as Graphics and Prompts.
Book: Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child and You Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life
According to world-renowned self-regulation expert Dr. Stuart Shanker, there is no such thing as a bad kid. Even the most frustrating, annoying or troubling child behaviour has an explanation. And that explanation is usually stress.
Book: Shanker Self-Reg Chronicles: Restoring Resilience
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Restoring Resilience provides answers to why our children and youth are struggling and strategies for building lasting and true resilience through Shanker Self-Reg®.
Courses
Self-Reg Foundations Certificate Program
Our flagship Self-Reg Foundations Certificate Program has been a game-changer for thousands of learners, bringing them to an entirely new understanding of what makes people tick. Join Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins as they take you deep into the science of self-regulation and stress, including the brain/body stress system, how stress affects children’s behaviour and the importance of relationships in self-regulation and learning.
Breaking The Stress Cycle
A self-paced,12 module parenting course that makes a great companion to Dr. Shanker’s 2016 book: ‘Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life’. Enjoy new video content from Dr. Shanker and Susan Hopkins as they cover each chapter of the book with their latest insights into each topic.
Enhancing Resilience in Children and Youth
In this Self-Reg program focused on resilience, we learn how to identify and overcome what is holding back many children and teens, we can spark their ability and desire to take on new learning, new challenges and new opportunities for increased health, well-being and community building.
Self-Reg 101 For All| Professional Learning Series
Guided by Susan Hopkins (EdD), you’ll explore the 5 Practices of Shanker Self-Reg® and the 5 Domains of Stress, weaving together powerful neuroscience with relatable stories, reflection tools, and practical strategies. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about seeing yourself with soft eyes, understanding what your brain and body are trying to tell you, and finding your way back to genuine restoration.