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SLIDES & MORE
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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.
- Susan Hopkins Session #1 on November 12, 2025: Download here
- Susan Hopkins Session #2 on November 26, 2025: Download here
- Susan Hopkins Session #3 on December 3, 2025: Download here
- Shanker Self-Reg Framework 101 Discussion Guide: Download here
- Shanker Method 101 Discussion Guide: Download here
- Infosheet for Early Years Educators: Download here
- 100 Days Project (OPTIONAL): Download here
DIVE DEEPER
Self-Reg for the Early Years
In this info sheet, we look at the early years with a Self-Reg lens including the five domains of Self-Reg and the five steps of Shanker Self-Reg.
Video: Self-Reg for Early Childhood Education
Dr. Shanker discusses the unique importance of Self-Reg in the early years, including the need for teachers to learn to identify when children and parents are in an allostatic load state and how to help.
Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development Certificate Program
The Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development Certificate Program explores child development from birth to age 10 and is relevant for anyone who has or works with young children, neurodiverse children, challenging children or children with special rights or needs. Learn the core underpinnings of Self-Reg and why we truly believe that there is no such thing as a bad kid.
The Shanker Method® 101
Focusing on the 5 Steps (or Practices) of Shanker Self-Reg®: Reframe, Recognize, Reduce, Reflect, & Restore
This six-session online course intends to build on the Self-Reg Framework 101 learning offering, but can also be taken as a standalone option for those interested in focusing on learning the 5-Step Method of Self-Reg; Reframe, Recognize, Reduce, Reflect, & Restore.
Shanker Framework 101
Focusing on the 5 Domains of Stress: Biological, Emotion, Cognitive, Social, & Prosocial.
In this 6-module online course, initially developed for teams, Dr. Susan Hopkins will introduce you to the 5 Domains of Self-Reg (Biological, Emotion, Cognitive, Social, & Prosocial) and some Self-Reg basics. This is a fantastic Self-Reg Introductory Course
SHANKER SELF-REG TOOLS - the Early Years
By popular demand and as follow-up to our TOOLKIT 2024, we are excited to share our newest Toolkit with a focus on the Early Years.