“Self Regulation is what makes self-control possible.”
Dr Stuart Shanker
A quick video for teachers to help understand the difference between self regulation and self control.
For more information on Dr. Stuart Shanker’s theories and methods go to https://self-reg.ca/self-reg/
“Self-Reg is not a universal platform, targeted intervention or behaviour management program. It is a whole new way of thinking. The key idea that informs this new way of thinking is that living and learning are grounded in optimized self-regulation rather than self-control.”
“Self-Regulation refers to how people manage stress, how much energy we expend, and how well we recover. Effective self-regulation enhances growth, learning and emotional, social and physical well-being. Mindful self-regulation involves learning to recognize and respond to stress in all its many facets, positive as well as negative, hidden as well as overt, minor as well as traumatic or toxic.”
Why Do We Lose Control of our Emotions?
Some possible journal prompts after watching the video “Why do We Lose Control of our Emotions?”:
- List some times when you have lost control of your emotions.
- How do you usually feel after you have “flipped your lid” ?
- Why do you think people sometimes lose control of their emotions?
- What is happening in the brain when we are “flipping our lids”?
- What are some strategies you can use if you are: 1) about to “flip your lid”? 2) already have “flipped your lid?
Teaching Self-Regulation by Modeling
When teachers explicitly recognize and respond to their emotions in class, students learn to engage in these processes themselves.
