The Self-Reg Show

We dive deeper into how Self-Reg can be a useful tool for staying curious with individuals; while providing examples, practical strategies and useful tips. We also discuss the importance of restorative practices for ourselves, so that we can be fully present when supporting others.Joel GunzburgJoel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade.Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff. Trisha Mendoza Trisha is a registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent the past 20 years supporting individuals and families through the most challenging of times. Her experience includes working with justice-involved youth, youth in CAS care, forensic clients, adult survivors of sexual abuse and various other marginalized communities. She is currently a consultant specializing in self-regulation in the early years for a French-first language school board in Southwestern Ontario, and she has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2018. Inês LinchoInês is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and families in various clinical, community and school-based settings. Her experience includes working with young people from Indigenous communities in Northern and Southern Ontario, newcomer (immigrant & refugee) youth, families involved with Family and Children's Services and other marginalized communities. Inês began working as a psychotherapist in 2020 where she supported individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Currently, Inês has a private practice, in Southern Ontario, and works with adults, parents/caregivers, children and youth using a combination of evidence-based therapies, Self-Reg, play and art. Follow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

We're shifting the conversation from education to mental health. In this episode, Trisha, Ines and Joel explain how they bring Self-Reg into their therapy practices with children, youth, adults and families. We have a candid conversation around how hope, resilience and belonging play a role in their work.Joel GunzburgJoel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public schools for over 20 years. He is currently the Assistant Head of Lower School at Sandy Spring. Friends School. Before he accepted this administrative role, Joel was the counselor Lower School Counselor at Sandy Spring for four years. Joel has spent the better part of his career designing, implementing, and teaching social emotional learning for Pre-K through 12th grade.Joel also has a private group therapy practice in Bethesda, MD, where he and his team have been providing a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to reach optimal quality of life since 2007. Joel and his team also provide a number of different SEL workshops for students and professional development opportunities for school faculty and staff. Trisha Mendoza Trisha is a registered Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent the past 20 years supporting individuals and families through the most challenging of times. Her experience includes working with justice-involved youth, youth in CAS care, forensic clients, adult survivors of sexual abuse and various other marginalized communities. She is currently a consultant specializing in self-regulation in the early years for a French-first language school board in Southwestern Ontario, and she has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2018. Inês LinchoInês is a Registered Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and families in various clinical, community and school-based settings. Her experience includes working with young people from Indigenous communities in Northern and Southern Ontario, newcomer (immigrant & refugee) youth, families involved with Family and Children's Services and other marginalized communities. Inês began working as a psychotherapist in 2020 where she supported individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Currently, Inês has a private practice, in Southern Ontario, and works with adults, parents/caregivers, children and youth using a combination of evidence-based therapies, Self-Reg, play and art. Follow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

Join us for a captivating conversation between Susan Hopkins (EdD) and Dr. Jean Clinton, a distinguished clinical psychiatrist, as they delve into the WIRED for Wellbeing areas of Wellness, Inclusion, Resilience, Equity, and Development. This engaging dialogue marks the 10th annual summer symposium, with Dr. Jean's participation spanning nearly every year of its existence. Focused on the holistic well-being of children, youth, parents, educators, and various professionals, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and empowering. Dr. Jean's renowned belief, encapsulated in her acclaimed book “Love Builds Brains,” will serve as a guiding principle as they explore the profound impact of love and connection on brain development. Expect an abundance of insightful stories, moments of laughter, and deeply moving anecdotes as Susan and Dr. Jean share their expertise and experiences.Follow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

This week Susan chats with elementary school principal Claudio Moschella. Claudio discuss using Self-Reg in the area of conflict resolution and how the the 5 Steps can be applied. He also shares his first hand experience of de-escalating conflict in those Red Brain moments. Follow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode Susan welcomes Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor at Lakehead University as well as Director of the Applied Self-Reg Knowledge Network (ASK) to discuss the power of relationships when working with children and using Self-Reg in both a personal and professional capacity. Dr. Sonia Mastrangelo's Email: smastran@lakeheadu.caFor more information on Dr.Shanker and Dr. Mastrangelo's course visit:http://self-reg.com/Or email:info@self-reg.caFollow Susan on X:https://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode of the Self-Reg Show Susan connects with Marie Edwards, Assistant Professor at Acadia University and Self-Reg Online Learning Facilitator.They discuss how Marie disseminates Self-Reg knowledge to her students and how they've applied it to better help with their self-regulation in the face of post-secondary stressors.Discover Marie's firsthand accounts and approaches to applying Self-Reg across her roles as a teacher, school principal, and researcher. Learn how Marie equips her post-secondary students with Self-Reg knowledge to enhance self-regulation as they integrate this science and practice into their work as educators.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this week's episode of the show Susan speaks with Aviva Dunsiger, an active Self-Reg blogger. They chat about how Aviva found Self-Reg, her Self-Reg strategies and her unique take on Reframing.Find Aviva's Self-Reg Blogs here: self-reg.ca/author/avivaCheck out Aviva's professional blog here: adunsiger.com Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode Susan is joined by the leadership team of The Mentoree; Noa Daniel, Christine Chin and Teri Rubinoff. They discuss their contribution to the new book “Mentoring for Wellbeing in Schools” and the relationships between Self-Reg and The Mentoree.The Mentoree began as a collaborative inquiry into the impact of a 1:1 self-directed mentorship experience on professional learning and student achievement. Through a phased approach, we created a community that supports 1:1 self-directed mentorship experiences as professional learning to strengthen teacher efficacy and impact student achievement. Our goal continues to be fostering responsive, reciprocal and non-hierarchical relationships between Mentors and Mentees and among the community at large. Even the name itself blurs the lines between Mentor and Mentee.thementoree.comMentoring for Wellbeing in Schools: https://www.amazon.ca/Mentoring-Wellbeing-Schools-Benjamin-Kutsyuruba/dp/B0CT9PZ885Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode Susan chats with Self-Reg Leader Kim Smith about Self-Reg leadership in schools.Kim is a wife and mother and has been an elementary educator for over 30 years with the York Region District School Board, 18 of those years as a Principal. She has a Master's degree in education, is a Cognitive Coach and is also trained in Adaptive Schools and Mindfulness.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode of the Self-Reg Show Susan sits down with Self-Reg Facilitator and retired educator Lisa Cranston to discuss Lisa's transition into retirement. They chat about how the 5 Steps of Self-Reg can apply to retirement and the importance of "retiring to something and not from something".Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

On this episode Susan is joined by Dr. Rodney Glasgow to discuss equity, justice and belonging in schools.Dr. Rodney Glasgow is a noted speaker, facilitator, trainer and activist in the areas of diversity, equity, and social justice. He has given a number of keynote presentations, delivered workshops, and offered consultation to schools and organizations nationwide. He is the founder and chair of the National Diversity Practitioners Institute, an intensive professional development experience aimed at diversity practitioners in independent schools. Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

Susan welcomes a special guest for this episode: ”Self-Reg Champion” Joel Gunzburg.Joel earned his Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland in 2003 with a specialization in working with children and families. In 2006, he opened his private practice providing a wide scope of individual and group clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. He also serves as the Lower School counselor at Sandy Spring Friends School.Join Susan as she chats with Joel about his own Self-Reg journey and how mindfulness played such an important part.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

Schools across Canada are seeing an increase in what they regard as “out of control behaviour”.As Self-Reggers we're always asking “why” because we want to get to the heart of the problem and on this episode Stuart and Susan ask “why” these schools are facing such challenges with their students. They discuss how to reframe the behaviour to find the underlying causes of stress these kids are facing and how understanding just the first step of Self-Reg can have an impact.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

This episode brings in a very special guest: Self-Reg expert Cathy Lethbridge.Join Susan and Cathy as they chat about Cathy's role as principal to a new school and the Self-Reg strategies she's implemented. Hear about how Cathy has modelled her Self-Reg teachings in order to help Co-Regulate both her staff and students. Cathy also shares her Self-Reg “ah-ha's!” she's collected along her journey.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

We're living in a stress society and it's having a profound effect on all of our lives.On this episode Stuart takes us on a very personal journey about his son's relationship with polarization and demagoguery and how Self-Regulation helped Stuart connect with him on these difficult subjects. Stuart and Susan also explore “choosing vs reacting” and how this discussion can help us reframe some of the frightening actions we're seeing in our world.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

Self-Reg Leaders in schools set the tone for the classroom. They have to be the force of change and guide others through both the triumphs and the challenges.We never stop our learning journey and in this episode Stuart and Susan reflect on the lessons they've learned over the years from Self-Reg Leaders. They also celebrate the many different versions of Self-Reg Leaders; from principals to bus drivers and how each one can have a lasting impact on the self-regulation and wellbeing of our children.Find Self-Reg Schools: A Handbook for Educators at: shop.self-reg.ca/products/self-reg-schools-a-handbook-for-educatorsFind the Self-Reg and Leadership in Schools Program at: self-reg.ca/leadership-program/Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

“You are the energy that you have”. At some point, we've all experienced burnout. What if there were ways to regulate our energy to manage, or even avoid it? Could we self-regulate our energy in order to feel younger?Join Stuart and Susan as they dig deeper into the brain's energy mechanisms and reframe the concept of burn out. They chat about the orexin system to help you understand how the body biologically handles our energy levels, how our brains interact with sugar, and strategies to restore.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

We have all heard the "cup half full" vs "cup half empty" debate. We have even discussed what to do to refill your cup and get back to restoration on this very podcast. But what if you feel your cup has been broken? What do you do if no matter what you try, you can't seem to restore that energy? Join us as Susan Hopkins takes a personal journey with Dr. Stuart Shanker. Listen as they discuss what you can do when you're doing all the right things and you just can't seem to restore. Learn as they unravel the science behind Susan's recent experiences with a dysfunctional anxiety system. At the end of this important episode, find out what we can all do to help us get back to calm and restoration, no matter the condition of your cup.The Shanker Chronicles publications mentioned in this episode are expected to be ready for May 2023. Check back for more details or Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

We have all heard the phrase “You can't pour from an empty cup” but what does it mean to us as Self-Reggers? What does it mean for us as parents, educators, caregivers, and guardians of all kinds? Join Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins as they reveal the true importance of our own restoration. Listen as Dr. Shanker takes a very literal approach to this question with a “Self-Reg lens on Coffee”. Learn how you can refill your cup and how Self-Reg shows us the pathway to being happy and healthy.Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7Read Alan Fogel's Book:Restorative Embodiment and Resilience

We all have people in our lives that fill up our tank and give us the energy we need to keep going. But have you ever wondered why that is? What is so special about these relationships and how can we protect and harness that energy?In this episode, Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins will break down this phenomenon with a combination of personal stories and science. Listen in to learn more about:What's going on inside our brains when we connectThe importance of relationships across the lifespanHow focusing on the “Self” in Self-Reg is crucial for maintaining these relationshipsLearn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfReg

Have you ever looked back and thought, “I didn't handle that very well”? And you could have changed a whole situation by being more in-tune with someone else?But how can this happen? You're not a bad person, you care for others, so why does our ability to connect break down sometimes?This is where the Interbrain comes into play. Listen as Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins guide us through this system for how our brains connect to one another. Learn how to unlock the power of relationships and how a breakdown in this system is a signal for us to take care of ourselves. Stay to the end for important lessons for maintaining relationships in our parenting and our work. Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegTake the Foundations Coursehttps://self-reg.ca/foundations-program/Take the Early Childhood Development Coursehttps://self-reg.ca/early-childhood-development-program/Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/

Do you find yourself wondering how you can get through the holidays without a meltdown? Are you wondering what could be causing all that stress for you and your family?Listen as Susan Hopkins and Dr. Stuart Shanker break down how they have been able to reduce the holiday stress. Diving into stories from their own experiences as Self-Reg parents, they introduce the 5 domains of stress and leave us with a message of hope for the new year.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegArticle: Reducing the Effort in Effortful Controlhttps://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9781137384287_12 Find Self-Reg Bookshttps://self-reg.ca/publications/Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/

Stress seems to be everywhere these days, with an endless amount of advice, articles, blogs, diets, and medications aimed at tackling it.But have you ever stopped to think about what stress really is? After all, how can we hope to manage something that we don't truly understand? Is there really a secret to “managing stress”?Join Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins as they answer these questions and more. Listen for important takeaways for those struggling with behaviours, self-control, and burnout. Stay to the end for the (not-so) secret to managing stress for yourself and others.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfReg Take the Foundations Coursehttps://self-reg.ca/foundations-program/Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/

“Why did my child give up?”. “Why couldn't they try harder?”. If you have ever had these thoughts, then you have come up against something called “Limbic Braking”.You, your children, and every other human being have experienced this essential, protective brain mechanism at work. But where did it come from? Why are we still treating it like it is something we can control and not something that happens to us? How can we harness the power of self-regulation to release these brakes for ourselves and those we care for?Join Susan Hopkins and Dr. Stuart Shanker as they tackle these questions and delve deep into the human brain for answers.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfReg Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/

How can the simple questions, “Why?” and “Why now?”, be so absolutely crucial to self-regulation?Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins discuss how simply asking these questions brings your thinking brain back online. Hear how asking these simple questions is the key to restoring compassion for yourself and others. Learn how adding this short pause to reflect can allow us to break the stress cycle and lead us to constructive outcomes as parents, teachers and caregivers.Follow Stuart & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5https://twitter.com/StuartShankerFollow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfReg Take the Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development Coursehttps://shop.self-reg.ca/collections/online-courses/products/self-reg-in-early-childhood-development-courseLearn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/

To learn more and find the resources mentioned in today's episode visit: self-reg.caWhat do we mean in Self-Reg when we say there is no such thing as a bad kid?Join Susan Hopkins and Dr. Stuart Shanker as they delve into a story Stuart has never told before, unpacking and combining this with the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience and self-regulation to help parents, teachers and caregivers of all kinds to understand what is going on inside the brain of a “that kid”, their emotional regulation and what it is that can make them so stressed and dysregulated. Follow TMC & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Self_Reghttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfReg Take the Foundations Coursehttps://shop.self-reg.ca/collections/online-courses/products/self-reg-foundations-certificate-programTake the Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development Coursehttps://shop.self-reg.ca/collections/online-courses/products/self-reg-in-early-childhood-development-course

A short teaser ahead of the release of episode 1 of the Self-Reg Show with Dr. Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins.Do you want to learn more about self-regulation? Want to dive deeper into the science and stories behind Dr. Shanker's process for recognizing and responding to stress? Short on time? If this sounds like you, then look no further than The Self-Reg Show! Listen while you drive to work, do the dishes or go for your nightly run. In this bi-weekly podcast, Dr. Stuart Shanker and Dr. Susan Hopkins will be your guides. Each episode will take you through a new topic, sharing personal stories and lessons learned, and unpacking the most important aspects of the Shanker Self-Reg® framework.Parenting, child behaviour, stress, teaching and learning, brain-body science, the power of relationships, the history of our current understanding, and so many more topics will all be carefully examined through a Self-Reg lens in this lighthearted and easy-listening podcast.Interested in more Self-Reg Learning?• www.self-reg.ca• Twitter - @Self_Reg• Facebook - @SelfReg• Instagram - @self_reg