When Bedtime Feels Unsafe: Supplementing Sleep in Foster Children
About Course
This practical, hands-on workshop helps foster parents understand why sleep difficulties are so common for children with trauma and disrupted attachment—and what to do about it. Participants will learn trauma- and attachment-informed strategies to reduce bedtime anxiety, build felt safety, and respond effectively to night wakings. Foster parents will leave with concrete tools, routines, and language they can use immediately to support healthier sleep for both their child and themselves.
Presented by: Theresa Nash, MA
Course Content
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Student Ratings & Reviews
The instructor was very informative and clear on her explanations of this course. Thank you for a fantastic and knowledgeable instructor.
I will try to create a safe place especially at bedtime by using some of the ideas given in this course.. night time plan.
It was very informative, helping me to be more mindful of child feeling safe and secure in their new home.
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Excellent
Very pleasant presenters with extensive knowledge.
Great!
Great
Good match
great
yes it was informative
Great tips! I will be using many of them!
Good
Excellent perspective and practical info given.
this was very helpful for bedtimes!
great info
very informative and helpful
Yes it was
Sleep is almost always an issue, especially in the beginning of a new placement
Thank you for the information
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GOOD INFORMATION
Great ideas! Thank you!
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