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 Gunzburg Joel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in independent and public scho...

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 Gunzburg Joel Gunzburg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been working in ind...

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...

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/susanhopkins5 Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre: https://self-reg.ca/online/ Follow th...

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.ca For more information on Dr. Shank...

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 S...

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/aviva Check out Aviva’s professional blog here: adunsiger.com  Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitter https://twitter.com/Self_Reg https...

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 stud...

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 &am...

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 Twitter https://twitter.com/Self_Reg https://twitter.com/susan...

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 cha...

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...

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 facin...

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....

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 t...

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...

“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 th...

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...

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 Co...

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...

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 thi...

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...

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...

“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 th...

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...