Paediatric sleep consultant certification courses
"I cannot express how grateful I am to you for your help with my daughter. You were so warm and kind, and very easy to talk to about all of the issues I had been having with her sleep. She slept through the first night, and 3 weeks later she is going to bed happy, putting herself to sleep by cuddling and talking to her teddy bear, and she sleeps a solid 12 hours. Her eating has improved during the day as well. Thanks again for your help."
Nicole Wear, mum of Elly, 17 months
Sleep Support that goes beyond a Sleep Plan.
For more than a decade, Kel has taught and certified 500 sleep consultants around the globe, developing an approach that brings together attachment theory and sleep strategies tailored to each child and family. We believe sleep isn't just about routines and settling techniques, it's also about understanding your child's need for safety, connection and reassurance. When you work with Kel, you're not simply receiving a sleep plan, you're working directly with the Founder behind this approach, who can personally guide you.
I coach you through it - in real time!
And this isn't simply a sleep consultant using a "gentle" or "standard" approach.
Your support is provided by the founder and pioneer of the Institute of Sensitive Sleep Consulting — the approach developed specifically to bring together evidence-informed sleep science with a deeper understanding of children's emotional needs, individual differences and family wellbeing.
Sensitive Sleep Consulting wasn't just a label chosen for a sleep consultant certification education company.It was an approach I developed.After working extensively with children, families and mental health, I saw a gap in the way children's sleep was often approached. Parents were frequently given sleep strategies without enough consideration for the child behind the behaviour — or for the emotional experience of the parent implementing those strategies.
Your support can include real-time video coaching while you are implementing your child's sleep plan.
I can be there with you while you:
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Begin a nap routine
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Settle your child
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Respond to protests or resistance
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Implement a new sleep strategy
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Navigate a difficult moment
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Practise a new response
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Build your confidence with the approach
I can observe what's happening in real time, coach you through your response and help you make adjustments as they happen.
A Truly Sensitive Approach to Sleep. I work with all ages babies to adults. Sensitive Sleep Consulting was developed from the belief that children deserve to be understood, not simply managed. Our approach considers: Your child's age and developmental stage, Temperament and individual needs, Emotional regulation, Attachment and relationships, Family circumstances, Your parenting values, Your child's sleep history, Your own wellbeing and capacity, What is sustainable for your family
Medicare Rebates & Private Health Fund May Be Available
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kel can provide services eligible for a Medicare rebate. One medical term for infant and child sleep problem is 'childhood behavioural insomnia' and this condition is treatable with medicare rebates.
Parents and children experiencing adjustment difficulty, post-natal or other mental health concerns, or sleep disorders may speak to a GP to obtain a Mental Health Treatment Plan for eligible therapeutic services for either yourself or your child. For example, sleep and settling issues are supported under a parent's referral as parent management training.
Please Call us to discuss further.
How the intensive package works....
For just $321 out of pocket fee, you will receive a complete Assessment session, and Live Video coaching session, and a further 8 phone support sessions that are bulk-billed at zero cost to you. These support sessions can be daily or weekly, depending on what you need. The upfront billing is $500 for your first two appointments which will be rebated at $179, so you will only be out of pocket $321 for the entire package. This represents a $980 value without a mental health care plan.
Alternatively, some Private Health Funds assist.
Kel works with all ages (infants to adults) Real-time coaching service applies only to children 0-5 years at naptime. Please enquire to discuss our specialised ways we creatively work on coaching you with older children.
This Is For Parents Who Want More Than Advice.
This service may be right for you if:
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You've tried sleep advice but still feel stuck.
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You understand what you're supposed to do but struggle when you're actually in the moment.
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You're worried about getting it wrong.
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Your child's sleep is affecting your own emotional wellbeing.
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You're exhausted and need practical support.
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Your child is highly sensitive, anxious, intense or difficult to settle.
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You want a responsive approach that considers your child's individual needs.
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You want professional guidance rather than another generic sleep program.
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You want someone to see what's actually happening, not just hear your description of it.
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You want to work directly with the person who has trained 500 other sleep consultants across the globe in her method.