Restorative Sleep Program – How to Reclaim Restful Sleep
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When: Mondays, starting October 28, to December 2, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where: Program will be live, online, via Zoom, registration is required. Note that video participation is not mandatory.

Cost: This is a no-cost program, generously funded by AquaOmega, and is open to anyone dealing with the effects of cancer.

Sleep is one of the foundations for good health, and if you have ever experienced sleepless nights or non-restorative sleep, you can easily recognize why. Our bodies depend on good quality sleep for healthy energy, immune function, cognition, moods, and just about every other process in the body. Many of our patients with cancer experience some type of insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep) or sleep disturbance (low quality or non-restorative sleep) during and/or after their treatments, which can be exhausting and frustrating, knowing how critical good sleep is for optimal health. In fact, this is the most common concern our patients discuss with us.

This 6-week, online program is designed to help support people struggling with sleep concerns, including non-restorative sleep and insomnia. Our integrative approach incorporates multiple non-pharmaceutical strategies based on the latest research including CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia). These can either act alone or compliment current treatments that you may be receiving. Sessions are 60 minutes in length and are held on an entirely virtual platform, via Zoom.

This is a multi-disciplinary program led by members of our team:

  • Dr. Elise Hoffman, ND
  • Dr. Jonathan Prousky, ND, RP
  • Jin Wang, Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist
  • Miriam Patterson, Registered Yoga Therapist

Our objective is to help deepen your understanding of your sleep concerns and provide a diverse set of approaches spanning multiple disciplines from naturopathic medicine, counseling, yoga therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to better equip you to reclaim restful sleep.

Week 1 - Monday, October 28, 7-8 p.m.: Sleep Education with Dr. Elise Hoffman, ND:
-Introductions and program expectations
-Learn about the physiology and science behind sleep and getting a good night’s rest
-Dive into healthy sleep habits

Week 2 - Monday, November 4, 7-8 p.m.: Sleep Anxiety with Dr. Jonathan Prousky, ND, RP:
-How to approach sleep anxiety
-Learn a trauma-based approach for insomnia

Week 3 - Monday, November 11, 7-8 p.m.: Insomnia Support with Dr. Jonathan Prousky, ND, RP:
-Understand sleep triggers and stimulus control
-Explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Week 4 - Monday, November 18, 7-8 p.m.: Naturopathic Approach with Dr. Elise Hoffman, ND:
-Learn the naturopathic approach to sleep disturbances and discuss supportive therapies

Week 5 - Monday, November 25, 7-8 p.m.: Traditional Chinese Medicine Sleep Support with Jin Wang, Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist:
-Traditional Chinese medicine view of sleep and sleep disturbances
-Common causes and clinical presentations
-Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment suggestions
-Health preservation and home care tips

Week 6 - Monday, December 2, 7-8 p.m.: Yoga Therapy for Sleep Support with Miriam Patterson, Registered Yoga Therapist:
-Explore how pranayam (breathwork), yoga asanas, yoga nida and vagal nerve stimulation can support sleep

Please note: Registering will sign you up for all six weeks of the course.

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