Join Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins in this empowering online course designed to deepen understanding of bullying behaviours in schools and communities through the lens of science and applied Self-Reg knowledge. Reframing Bullying with Applied Self-Reg Knowledge is a 12-module, 3-month course brings together cutting-edge science, real-life scenarios, personal anecdotes, and practical tools, all tailored to the unique challenges faced in schools and communities today. Who is This Course for: Anyone interested in learning the latest science and exploring a Self-Reg lens to support safer schools and communities Details about the Course: Facilitated cohort (with a group) 12-module course over 3 months Videos for each module – with Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins 3 hours a week to engage with the content and respond to discussion questions Asynchronous learning (you chose when) during the week to complete the module Head knowledge – the science with Stuart Shanker, heart knowledge – the reflective practice linked to our “whys” and values, and hands knowledge – the practical application tools, strategies, case examples Opportunities to apply the knowledge and resources from this course to your context and priorities By the end of the course, participants will: Develop a profound understanding of the roots and dynamics of bullying behavior in children and youth. Understand the neurobiological underpinnings of aggression in youth, connecting it to bullying behaviours. Explore the Bullying Cycle deeply and develop targeted intervention strategies. Learn the transformative power of the CARE System–a primitive emotion circuit in the subcortical brain. Use the Self-Reg framework to plan for a refreshed approach to the longstanding problem of bullying in schools and communities. Consider, as part of a holistic lens on reducing bullying in schools; School Environments: Reflecting on the physical and social aspects that influence bullying dynamics. Mentoring and Teaching/Learning: Exploring how mentorship and educational approaches contribute to a positive school culture. Growth-Promoting Relationships: Emphasizing the importance of positive connections between adults and youth in the school community. Comprehensive Protocols: Unpacking discipline policies, home-school communications, and community partnerships. Equity and Inclusion Practices: Examining strategies for honouring diversity and fostering greater equity and inclusion within the school environment. Develop practical strategies to address complex bullying issues within the intricate fabric of schools and communities. Explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of other locally led and locally valued anti-bullying initiatives Modules: Module 1. Lack of CARE Begets Bullying Module 2. The Yin-Yang of Self-Regulation Module 3. Roots of Aggression in Youth Module 4. Bullying Cycle in School Settings Module 5. Neurobiology of the play and dominance primitive emotion circuits (PECs) Module 6. The Missing Piece: Empathy in Youth Module 7. Not-So-Hidden Epidemic in Schools and Communities Module 8. Reframing Bullying - No Such Thing as a Bad Kid Module 9. Roots of Empathy in Youth and Communities Modules 10-12: Reframing Bullying – Applied Self-Reg Knowledge
