Sleep training
Sleep Scotland provides training in behavioural and cognitive techniques to manage sleep problems of children and young people.
- Sleep counsellor training
- Residential sleep counsellor training
- Paediatric Sleep Study Day
- Sleep awareness training
- Two-tier training
- Presentations
- Commissioned courses
- Upcoming training courses
Sleep counsellor training
Sleep counsellor training is a 6-day course aimed at professionals who work with children and young people with additional support needs, such as social workers, doctors, health visitors, psychologists, teachers and nurses. The training aims to give participants a comprehensive knowledge of sleep processes and the problems children with additional support needs may experience, and introduce cognitive behavioural management. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to apply cognitive and behavioural principles to managing sleep problems in children with additional support needs. They will also be able to set up and run a sleep counselling service in conjunction with Sleep Scotland to help families with children with additional support needs.
Residential sleep counsellor training
Residential sleep counsellor training is a 6-day course aimed at professionals who work in a residential setting with children and young people with additional support needs. These professionals could be those working in residential units, residential schools, secure accommodation or respite centres.
Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of sleep processes, and an understanding of the problems in children with a wide range of physical, learning and sensory disabilities. Participants will also learn how to set up a sleep programme and support children within a residential setting using cognitive and behavioural techniques.
Paediatric Sleep Study Day
Our Sleep Study day is aimed at Paediatricians, GPs, Psychologists and Senior Nurses who work with children and young people with additional support needs. The training aims to give participants a good knowledge of sleep processes and the importance of sleep in the developing child. There will be presentations on Sleep Disorders, ADHD and Sleep, Autism and Sleep and more.
Sleep awareness training
Sleep awareness training is a 2-day course aimed at professionals from education, health, social work and the voluntary sector with experience of working with mainstream children. The training aims to give participants a clear understanding of sleep hygiene, sleep processes and cognitive behavioural management. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to carry out a sleep history and advise parents on how best to meet the needs of mainstream children with sleep problems.
Please note that any children with complex needs should be referred to sleep counsellors who have attended the 6-day sleep counsellor training course.
Two-tier training
We now offer a two-tier training programme. This new way of training professionals will enable organisations to train up to 20 delegates on the 2-day sleep awareness training course, to work alongside a smaller number of fully trained colleagues who will attend the 6-day sleep counsellor training course. This joint approach enables all families needing advice to be supported. The professionals who receive the sleep awareness training can support the majority of families, while the fully trained sleep counsellors have time to work with the families of children with the most complex sleep problems.
Presentations
Presentations are tailored to suit the audience and based on evidence and experience. Participants will learn about Sleep Scotland, the role of a sleep counsellor, and the importance of sleep, routines and practices.
Commissioned courses
Any of our training courses can be commissioned for up to 20 delegates. For more information, or to request a quote, please contact our training team.
Upcoming training courses
Please see the following table for upcoming training courses. To apply for a training course, please complete the corresponding application form.
| Training course | Dates | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatric Sleep Study Day Edinburgh April 2013 |
18 April 2013 | |
| Sleep counsellor London April 2013 |
Day 1: 24 April 2013 Day 2: 25 April 2013 Day 3: 26 April 2013 Day 4: 30 April 2013 Day 5: 01 May 2013 Day 6: 10 July 2013 |
Application form (.doc) |
| Sleep Awareness Edinburgh May 2013 |
Day 1: 22 May 2013 Day 2: 23 May 2013 |
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| Sleep counsellor Glasgow October 2013 |
Day 1: 1 October 2013 Day 2: 2 October 2013 Day 3: 3 October 2013 Day 4: 8 October 2013 Day 5: 9 October 2013 Day 6: 3 December 2013 |
Application form (.doc) |
