Overview The CERTIFIED – Overcome Insomnia and Sleep Better course from Thames College explores sleep, relaxation and practical approaches to …
| CERTIFIED - Overcome Insomnia and Sleep Better | |||
| Module 01: Introduction | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 02: Understanding Sleep | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 03: Drive for Deep Sleep | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 04: Body Clock and Sleep Schedule | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 05: Quiet Your Mind | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 05: Quiet Your Mind | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 06: Creating Buffer Zone | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 07: Relaxation Exercises | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 08: Abdominal Breathing | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 09: Progressive Muscle Relaxation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 10: Cue Controlled Relaxation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Imagery or Visualization | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 12: Think like a Good Sleeper | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 13: Focus on Your Day | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 14: Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
Insomnia is a common sleep problem that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep or get enough quality rest. It may be linked to different lifestyle, physical or psychological factors. This course introduces sleep patterns, relaxation and approaches to better sleep.
Improving sleep can involve developing a suitable sleep schedule and preparing your mind and body for rest. This course explores sleep routines, relaxation exercises, abdominal breathing and visualisation. It also covers ways to quiet your mind before bedtime.
Creating a calm environment and using relaxation techniques may help prepare you for sleep. The course introduces abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, cue-controlled relaxation and imagery. These techniques are explored as part of broader sleep and relaxation learning.
The most suitable approach to insomnia depends on its cause and individual circumstances. This course is educational rather than medical treatment and focuses on sleep education, relaxation, breathing, sleep schedules and techniques for developing better sleep habits.
Quieting the mind can be an important part of preparing for sleep. The course includes a dedicated Quiet Your Mind module alongside relaxation, breathing and visualisation techniques. These topics help learners explore ways of creating a calmer state before sleep.