Module 5: Get Sleep!
And why it is so important
Your mental and emotional well-being deserve the same care and attention as the physical rebuilding process. Sleep is an important foundation to the recovery process. It helps your brain process the emotional impact of this trauma and supports healing over time. When you’re well rested, it becomes easier to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and cope with depressive symptoms throughout recovery. We understand that getting a good night's sleep may feel challenging right now. The good news is that there are practical steps you can start implementing to support better rest—and, in turn, your mental health.
Adults: ways to establish a bedtime routine
Yoga Nidra
A guided practice that enables you to enter a deeply relaxed state. There are apps to download and here are some videos on YouTube you can view.
Children: ways to establish a bedtime routine
Try doing some of the following to help them wind down and prepare for rest.