Overview
For Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers who have children and young people with additional needs who struggle with their sleep due to anxiety.
Our specialist Sleep Practitioners have all been trained by the Southampton NHS Sleep Service and have professional backgrounds in learning disability nursing, social work and teaching. Most importantly, they are also parent/carers of children and teenagers with additional needs.
The workshop is delivered online via Zoom by Helen Cattermole and Helen Tracey.
Event outline
Topics covered:
- Why do we need sleep and what happens when you don’t get enough sleep?
- Common sleep problems
- Anxiety - what it is, different types and how to manage your child’s anxiety
- Mindfulness and breathing exercises
- Reading suggestions, resources and opportunity to ask questions
PSC Sleep resources are available here: Resources and Advice > Sleep.
Facilitators
Helen Cattermole
Parenting & Sleep Practitioner
Helen is a registered nurse in learning disabilities (RNLD) and worked as a challenging behaviour specialist nurse within the Berkshire Foundation Healthcare Trust, supporting adults with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers. Now, Helen works for Parenting Special Children, where she delivers training on various topics, including sleep management, the "Who's In Charge?" program, Autism, "Time Out for Special Needs," and provides one-on-one clinics.
Helen Tracey
Parenting & Sleep Practitioner
Helen has many years’ experience as a social worker with a strong background in supporting disabled children and their families. Her personal family experience with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and sensory processing challenges gives her a unique perspective and empathy in her work.
Attending details
Please make a booking for each person attending.
On booking you will receive an ‘order’ email followed by a ‘ticket details’ email which contains the Zoom information.
You need a Zoom account to access this event. You can sign up for free here: https://zoom.us/freesignup/
The Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode are in your ‘ticket details’ email. Please check your junk folder, add the event to your calendar, and keep the email safe for use on the day of the event.
Zoom will ask you to sign in, and to register for the event, so please allow time for this before the event starts. The email address requested is the one associated with your Zoom account. You can register at any point before the event starts and we advise you to do this asap so we can help if you have any difficulties.
We will use the Chat function to allow you to ask questions during the sessions. The events are best viewed on a PC or laptop. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed. You can download the software here: https://zoom.us/download
Please note that you may not record the sessions or take screenshots. This is to maintain confidentiality and privacy for attendees.
Many of our events have waiting lists. If you are no longer able to attend please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else.
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