We help people regulate, starting with the body.
Alert Program® is a simple system that helps people understand what the nervous system needs so they can support themselves and others.
Choose the path that fits where you are: start learning now, or see how the full system works.
Trusted for Decades. Useful at Every Age.
Since the early 1990s, the Alert Program® has helped people build self-regulation skills by starting where regulation begins: the nervous system. Today, it is used across ages, roles, settings, and life stages.
Three ways to learn and apply the framework:
Alert Program® Online Course:
For therapists, educators, and clinicians supporting self-regulation in schools, clinics, homes, and communities.
Your Best Self Online Course:
For workforce trainers, caregivers, and individuals building practical self-regulation skills for daily life.
In-Person Facilitation:
For leaders who want context, alignment, and implementation support across an organization.
Many programs begin with emotions, behavior, or social skills. Our system starts earlier, with the body and nervous system.
Many programs begin with emotions, behavior, or social skills. Our system starts earlier, with the body and nervous system. The Alert Program® is the foundational system occupational therapists have trusted since the early 1990s to support sensory regulation.
The Alert Program® does not replace other models; it supports them by helping people build the body-based regulation skills they need first. When people understand what their body needs to feel regulated, they are better prepared to manage emotions, participate in learning, solve problems, and use higher-level strategies.
Adapted in 85+ Countries
Used around the world for decades, the Alert Program® is trusted by school and clinical communities across cultures and contexts. Its core principles are flexible, practical, and easy to apply in classrooms, teams, and larger systems.
5,000+
Organizations
Practical regulation for real-world settings at every age. School districts, clinics, community nonprofits, and workplaces use the system to support people where they live, learn, work, and receive care.
99%
Report Stronger Regulation Skills
Course feedback shows that participants leave with practical tools they use immediately. They learn to notice their level of alertness and use simple strategies to feel, focus, and function better in daily life.
Evidence-Based & Proven
Based on research about how the body and nervous system work, it turns that science into simple tools people can use in real life. Numerous peer-reviewed studies show the Alert Program® can support self-regulation, attention, and daily functioning. REVIEW THE RESEARCH.
Which Course is Right for Me?
We offer two on-demand courses that teach the same system, but for different levels of learning:
Alert Program® Online Course is the comprehensive training. It teaches both the “why” and “how” of self-regulation, making it the best fit for therapists, educators, clinical professionals who need to use the system with the people they serve.
Your Best Self Online Course focuses on the “how” of self-regulation, offering practical strategies people can use for themselves and with others. It is the best fit for workforce leaders, caregivers, and growth-minded individuals who want to learn the system quickly without a deep dive into the research.
| Course Comparison | Alert Program® Online Course | Your Best Self Online Course |
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| Therapists, Counselors, Educators, and Professionals Supporting Neurodiverse Populations | ✓ | |
| Business Leaders, Parents, Caregivers, and Students (teens and older) |
✓ | |
| CEU Available1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deep Dive into Self-Regulation Science | ✓ | |
| Practical Strategies for Everyday Use | ✓ | |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 20 Hours | 6–8 Hours |
| Course Access Window | 2–3 Months2 | 6 Months |
| Price |
USA: $375 Global: $475 |
Standard: $150 CEU: $175 |
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Discounts available for groups of 4+! Request a quote here. |
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Why Start with the Body?
Self-regulation starts with noticing what the body needs and responding in a helpful way. It does not begin with emotions first.
It begins with the body-mind connection and the needs of the nervous system. When that foundation is in place, emotional regulation, learning, and daily functioning are easier to support.
Builds body awareness
Helps people notice their level of alertness and recognize what their body is telling them.
Improves focus and learning
Supports the body and nervous system so the brain is more ready to pay attention, think, and learn.
Adds practical tools to daily routines
Gives people simple strategies they can use at home, school, work, or in care settings.
Supports emotional regulation
Builds the foundation needed to understand, manage, and respond to emotions more effectively.
Feature Insights & Research
Explore the latest thinking and research on how regulation works in the body and nervous system.
