Sleep Hygiene
What Is Sleep Hygiene?
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Sleep hygiene refers to the habits, routines and environmental factors that help promote healthy, restorative sleep. Good quality sleep is essential for emotional wellbeing, concentration, memory, learning and physical health.
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Many children and adults experience difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, waking frequently during the night or switching off racing thoughts at bedtime. Sleep difficulties can be linked to anxiety, stress, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation challenges, bedtime anxiety and inconsistent sleep routines. Poor sleep can lead to tiredness, irritability, low mood, reduced concentration and increased emotional overwhelm.
How Can I Help...
I provide evidence-based support for children, adults and families experiencing sleep difficulties and poor sleep routines.
Support may include:
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• Emotional Regulation Support
• Anxiety Management Strategies
• Sleep Hygiene Education and Behavioural Sleep Interventions
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for sleep difficulties and insomnia
• Neurodiversity Coaching
• Parent Coaching and Parenting Support Sessions around children's sleep
• Family Therapy where appropriate
What are the signs of sleep difficulties?
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• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking frequently during the night
• Early morning waking
• Racing thoughts at bedtime
• Feeling tired despite sleeping
• Difficulty waking up in the morning
• Daytime fatigue or low energy
• Irritability and mood changes
• Difficulty concentrating
• Anxiety about sleep
• Inconsistent sleep routines
• Reliance on screens or other sleep aids before bed
The Sleep Cycle
The Importance Of Sleep
Book Recommendations
The Sleep Book: Helping Busy Brains Settle For Sleep
- 5th Jan, 2021
By Aislinn Marek (Author) & Rachael Sligo (Illustrator)
The Sleep Book: How To Sleep Well Everynight
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- 26th Dec, 2014
By Dr Guy Meadows (Author)