"In a limbic state, a teen may have as little idea of what you’re really saying as to what he’s “saying.” He doesn’t know when he’s limbic and he certainly may not know how to get out of that state." - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

"A child’s problematic” behaviour tells us that what was really happening was that the limbic system had limited his capacity to think, and our pushing him too hard is causing a fight-or-flight response." - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

🌱 Want to change the way you teach? Start with relationships. Discover how connecting first sets the foundation for growth: self-reg.ca/from-dance-p... 💡 #SelfReg #ConnectionMatters

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A new way of thinking: Reframing challenges means asking "why" and “why now” to uncover the real story. Ready for a quiet rebellion? ✨ Read more: self-reg.ca/the-gentle-r... 💫

"Just as Self-Reg insists that there is no such thing as a “bad child,” so too it holds that there is no such thing as a “difficult baby.”" - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

“In the last 15 years, there has been another wave of neuroscience advances in which they’ve begun to answer the question, “what is causing that Red Brain arousal?” And the answer lies in what we call the ‘Gray brain’.” - Dr. Stuart Shanker & Co. 💫 #SelfReg [🔗 self-reg.ca]

"Our need for social harmony is not just emotional, but neurobiological." - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

🌀 Feeling stuck in the stress cycle? Drs. Stuart Shanker & Co. and Susan Hopkins EdD have you covered! 👨‍🏫 Get practical, life-changing insights in their course "Breaking the Stress Cycle" for just $75. 💥 Equity pricing also available! 🙌 buff.ly/q5xGpCV | #ParentingTools #StressRelief

Think kindergarteners aren’t capable of self-regulation? 🤔 Think again! Discover how young children manage stress & energy—even when it doesn’t look like it. Watch the video & learn more! 🎥👇 #SelfRegMisconceptions #EarlyYears 📖 Read more: buff.ly/XQvEmK9 ✨

"A child’s personality is not written in his genes, nor in gene-environment interactions. It’s not written anywhere: not even in his temperament." - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

Children facing adult-level stress. Teens experiencing mid-life crisis feelings. Mental and physical health struggles at epidemic levels. Dr. Stuart Shanker unpacks the toxicity of stress—and the path to resilience. Read more: self-reg.ca/stress-in-to... 🌱 #SelfReg

📈 Want to improve student outcomes and staff morale? Start with Self-Reg. Join our Nov 6, 2025 cohort of the Self-Reg Leadership in Schools Program and learn how to lead with empathy, reduce stress, and foster a thriving school culture: buff.ly/ASVfXg7 🧠🏫

The next cohort of our Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development Certificate Program starts October 16! 🧒🧠 This powerful, 3-course journey helps ECEs move beyond behaviour management and into brain science: self-reg.ca/early-childh... 💫👶

True resilience starts with understanding how stress affects us. 🔍 In Restoring Resilience, Stuart Shanker + Anne Showalter + Susan Hopkins EdD take you on a journey through the latest neuroscience research, revealing how stress manifests in the brain and body: www.self-reg.com/course/resto... ✨

"Just as Self-Reg insists that there is no such thing as a “bad child,” so too it holds that there is no such thing as a “difficult baby.”" - Stuart Shanker & Co. [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

When a ripped dress sparked big feelings for one student, a familiar Self-Reg realization clicked into place: this isn’t misbehaviour—it’s stress behaviour. 💡💔👇 self-reg.ca/from-screams... ✨

💥 The Self-Reg journey isn’t just about behaviour—it’s about managing stress and building resilience. Start yours now: self-reg.ca/the-self-reg... 🔑

“Self-Reg applies to every single person, every single one of us is included.” - Susan Hopkins EdD 💜 #SelfReg [🔗 self-reg.ca]

💡 It’s time to rethink school leadership. The Self-Reg Leadership in Schools program, starting November 6, will help you apply the science of stress to foster a flourishing, inclusive learning environment. Starting November 6! 🌱 Learn more: self-reg.ca/leadership-p... ✨

"We need to recognize the signs of escalating limbic arousal, in ourselves as much as in our family and friends. Identify and reduce the stressors." - Susan Hopkins EdD [🔗 self-reg.ca] ✨ #SelfReg

🧠 What’s the secret to improving school culture and student progress? It’s Self-Reg! Join the Self-Reg Leadership in Schools, starting Nov. 6, to learn how to tackle stress, support mental health, and foster a learning environment that benefits students and staff alike.

“We essentially want to soothe stress behaviour rather than punish it.” - Dr. Stuart Shanker & Co. 💝 #SelfReg [🔗 self-reg.ca]

What if the problem isn’t the person—but the stress they’re under? Reframed by Dr. Stuart Shanker teaches us to move from judgement to curiosity, and from reaction to regulation. The Self-Reg Revolution starts here. 💝 Get your copy before the school year starts: bit.ly/ReframedSelf...

👶 Early childhood educators shape futures—let’s give them the tools to thrive. Our Self-Reg in Early Childhood Development Certificate Program starts October 16! ✨ Register today: self-reg.ca/early-childh... ✨

"Self-Reg is a never-ending process of getting to know a student, and helping them to recognize and realize their potential." 🔍 - Susan Hopkins EdD [🔗 self-reg.ca] #Education | #EdChat | #SelfRegulation | #Learning | #Teachers | #InclusiveEducation

Misbehaviour or stress behaviour? 🤔 Reframing helps us tell the difference—and respond with insight, not instinct. Get the visual breakdown in the infographic and download it here: buff.ly/Gy8gVUa ✨

FBA and #SelfReg can work together—but they’re not the same thing. 🙅‍♂️ Self-Reg isn’t about labeling behaviours; it’s about listening to what they’re telling us. Tap into the “why” with examples from Drs. Stuart Shanker & Co. and Susan Hopkins EdD in this blog: buff.ly/xOho0CR 👀🔎

In an age of overwhelm, Reframed offers a radical new idea: 🧠 Understanding stress is the first step to real freedom. Dr. Stuart Shanker’s latest book is now available. 👀 Have you gotten your copy yet? ➡️ bit.ly/ReframedSelf...

Stress isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s toxic. 💥 As Dr. Stuart Shanker shares in Restoring Resilience, maladaptive coping isn’t the problem—it’s a symptom of a world flooded with stress: self-reg.ca/stress-in-to... ✨

📚 Reframed is more than neuroscience—it’s a call to action. Dr. Stuart Shanker shows us how self-regulation can help individuals thrive and societies flourish. This is the book we need right now. Get your copy now: bit.ly/ReframedSelf... 🌷

Noise. Fear. Focus. Loneliness. 😵‍💫 They all trigger the same physiological wave—an automatic surge of stress response in the body. In Restoring Resilience, Dr. Stuart Shanker helps us understand how deeply stress shapes our systems, often without us realizing: buff.ly/XOHqfz5 🎧💓

The week before school = peak stress. 😵‍💫📚 But what if we focused on co-regulation instead of chaos? This blog explores how small moments of support can make a big difference for educators and students alike: self-reg.ca/the-week-bef... 🚸💡 #BackToSchool #| SelfReg

💬 “Where the conversation goes? That’s part of the Self-Reg journey too.” If you’re ready to dig deeper into Reframed—with real people, real questions, and real impact—join the Book Club. Starts August 27. Bring your copy + your curiosity: www.self-reg.com/course/refra... ✨

💡 Think you're the only one pushing for Self-Reg at your school or centre? You're not alone—and your efforts do matter. One voice can spark a ripple that becomes a wave. 🌊 Watch this video in our Self-Reg Misconceptions series and meet the change leaders proving it’s possible: buff.ly/TQeb1sf 🎥

🎥 On your schedule, at your pace. Explore Dr. Stuart Shanker & Co.'s most powerful ideas—anytime, anywhere—with our on-demand Self-Reg webinars. ✨ From “What is Self-Reg?” to “The Anger Epidemic,” there’s something for every curious mind. Check them out now: buff.ly/Bg2GLZU ☀️

We’re not born knowing how to self-regulate. We learn it—from the people around us. In Reframed, Dr. Shanker shows us how to teach, model, and live self-reg for a better future. Now available ➡️ bit.ly/ReframedSelf...

“No magic words were missed.” ✨ In moments of tension, it’s not about perfect comebacks—it’s about recognizing your state and regulating first. This powerful blog reflects on Self-Reg, stress, and surviving a hard talk with an old friend: buff.ly/JaaX0x8 💬💗🛑

Children learn to self-regulate when they’re co-regulated first. See how it works and why it matters! 💡 Download the graphic from Kristin Wiens here: buff.ly/NWBxedn ✨

✨ Are you an educational leader facing challenges like burnout and student anxiety? Self-Reg Leadership in Schools, starting November 6, will give you the science and strategies to create a thriving, supportive environment for everyone. Enroll in the 12-module program today. 🌱 Learn more here:

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by big ideas. That’s why we created the Reframed Book Club. One hour a week to talk it through. To ask, listen, reflect. Because some ideas are too important to read and forget. 📚 Begins August 27. Join us: www.self-reg.com/course/refra... ☀️

✨ No more guessing what’s behind behaviour! Learn how to identify stressors and engage in effective Co-Reg with Self-Reg for Education Assistants. Start September 11 and build a toolkit for success. 🌱 Learn more: self-reg.ca/self-reg-for... ✨

✨ By popular demand, we’re bringing Self-Reg to the early years! The Shanker Self-Reg Tools – the Early Years toolkit is packed with bite-sized insights and practical tools designed to support co-regulation, connection, and calm in early childhood: www.self-reg.com/course/shank... 🧠👶🛠️ #SelfReg

What if you had a space to slow down, reflect, and rediscover what really matters? That’s what Reframed: A Self-Reg Revolution Book Club is all about. Starts August 27 on Zoom. 📘 Bring your book. We’ll bring the community: www.self-reg.com/course/refra... 💝

Reframing behaviour is the first step to understanding, not reacting. Shift from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What’s stressing you?” 🌱 Download the infographic to see how: buff.ly/Gy8gVUa ✨

Self-Reg isn’t a checklist—it’s a cycle. 🔄 Start where you need to, just don’t forget the other four practices. Download the Roundabout Graphic to see how it works: buff.ly/FVdWLjK 🔄

Out now: Reframed by Stuart Shanker! This isn’t just a book. It’s a movement. A #SelfReg revolution to help us build a more compassionate, fair, and regulated world—one brain at a time. 💥 Order your copy: bit.ly/ReframedSelf...

👀 Behaviour isn’t the whole story. Reframe what you see through a Self-Reg lens and start spotting the stress behind it. 👉 Download the Five Practices graphic now: buff.ly/JOX2AXm ✨

📘 “This isn’t just a book about what’s wrong. It’s a map for how we find our way back.” So... let’s read it together. Join the Reframed Book Club: 6 weeks of guided conversation starting August 27. Hosted by Susan Hopkins, with a special Q&A with Stuart Shanker: www.self-reg.com/course/refra...

What’s really going on beneath a behaviour? 🧠💥 Self-Reg challenges assumptions and invites us to keep asking “why.” It’s not just about tracking behaviours—it’s about understanding the stress behind them. Discover how #SelfReg adds depth to traditional FBA thinking: buff.ly/xOho0CR 📚✨