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Stuart Shanker & Co.

@stuartshanker.bsky.social

Founder of The MEHRIT Centre (@SelfReg) ); Prof Emeritus @YorkUniversity; Author: #SelfReg #Reframed #SelfRegSchools. Account is managed by his team at TMC.

58 Followers  |  9 Following  |  143 Posts  |  Joined: 11.11.2024  |  1.7175

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"Traditionally, we tend to see and respond to students in ways that are shaped by an ancient mindsetβ€”one that sees self-control as the wellspring of all achievement." πŸͺ΄ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

15.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #WorldKindness#Day. 🫢

#SelfReg is about creating a world that is shocked by lack of kindness, and knows what has to be done to change this. ✨

13.11.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Self-Reg helps teachers to reframe a student’s behaviour to distinguish between rational and limbic processes." πŸ’œ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

12.11.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Self#Reg is about understanding WHY we have #RemembranceDay. It is about turning a page in human history. πŸŽ–οΈ

11.11.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Instead of presenting teachers with prescriptive steps to manage a student’s behaviour, Self-Reg helps teachers to reframe a student’s behaviour." 🌷 #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

10.11.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"We need every single teacher to learn how to read the signs of stress behaviour and acquire the skills to help their students become calmly focused and alert." πŸ’ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

08.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"What is a positive stressor for one childβ€”for example, learning how to read or mastering the basics of mathβ€”is a negative stressor for another." 🐚 #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

05.11.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The essence of Self-Reg is that every child is different." πŸ‘Ά #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

02.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Teachers: thank you for all that you contribute to the well-being of our children, teens, and society." 🍏 #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

31.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"With reframing, I recognize not only the getting sick but equally how good I felt about being off work for what it was: a completely depleted educator who needed a break and illness was that perceived permission to take one." 🌷 #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

29.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Once you see the world through a Self-Reg lens, you can no longer β€œunsee” it." πŸ’ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

27.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Finding our own Red Brain-Blue Brain balanceβ€”and recognizing the mindful self-regulation within itβ€”is for many of us life changing." πŸ’« #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

25.10.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is United Nations Day. The United Nations will only survive if it is based on a psychology of interdependence. 🌍 #SelfReg

24.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Self-Reg is not the same as self-control, it is not a program, and it is not about going easy on children or having laissez-faire approaches to teaching and learning." πŸͺ΄ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

22.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Teachers need to learn Self-Reg for themselves before they can impart this understanding to their students." πŸͺ΄ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

20.10.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Stop punishing, start understanding. Self-Reg sees behavior as communication. Let's listen and learn." πŸ’« #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

18.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. We need to see in order to act. Don’t look away. πŸ’œ #SelfReg

17.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Create a Self-Reg Haven where every learner feels valued and supported. Let's build a nurturing environment together." πŸͺ΄ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

16.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Instant Gratification isn't just about self-indulgence; it's often a stress behaviour. Let's reframe it for healthier choices." ✨ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

14.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Thanksgiving! I want to celebrate today by sharing and not just giving thanks. 🍁 #SelfReg

13.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Understanding the evolution of stress and resilience alongside our brain's evolution is key to true resilience." 🌷 #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

11.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is World Mental Health Day. We are in an anxiety epidemic. Self-Reg is now a necessity. 🧠 #SelfReg

10.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Hope shines bright in the journey to find calm and rebuild resilience, even in our stressed-out world." 🐚 #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

08.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Excessive stress disrupts homeostasis, affecting self-awareness deep within the Gray Brain. Let's delve into restoration." πŸ’« #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

06.10.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is World Teacher’s Day. Your mission today: find a teacher, any teacher, and thank them. 🍏 #SelfReg

05.10.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Unlock the power of the Interbrain: a superpower for turning off stress responses and providing restoration." πŸ’ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

04.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The greatest benefit that we have seen in all the Self-Reg work we've done with educators is how much they benefit personally from the experience of doing Self-Reg." πŸͺ΄ #SelfReg [πŸ”— self-reg.ca]

02.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Vegetarian Day! I only have one thing to say to non-vegetarians: β€œYou have no idea what you’re missing.” πŸ₯• #SelfReg

01.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy International Translation Day! 🌱 Every time one of my books is translated I vibrate at the thought of all the lives that might be changed. How can I ever thank my translators for such a priceless gift?

30.09.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I worry about a generation all hearing the constant stream of success messages pouring in their ears, without any awareness of the amount of toil and hardship it takes to achieve success. Or the disappointment and disillusion that so often occur afterwards if it was only success that was wanted." πŸ’«

29.09.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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