Paediatric sleep consultant certification courses
Our accredited registered program is recognised worldwide, evidence-based and research led. Comprising of coursework and supervision of practicum work, delivered by online learning. Suitable for working with infants and children aged 0-5 years.
Whether you want to specialize working with mindful parenting families or adopt a sensitive approach to working with ALL parenting styles, this is the course for you.
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"The practice client interaction process was so beneficial to me and my confidence in knowing and applying the material that I have been studying this past year. It was wonderful seeing that my guidance actually made life changing differences for families. Having the opportunity to work with a wide variety of parents, with different backgrounds and goals, helped me to confirm that there is something very unique in being a Sensitive Sleep Consultant "
Kate Swanson, Canada
"Oh my gosh, this has completely given me a fresh perspective, it has challenged and opened me up especially in understanding the basis of attachment! It has broadened my viewpoint and given me so much more to apply and authentically practice. I am so grateful"
Veena Parry, Australia
When I got certified through another sleep consultant course two years ago, I didn’t feel confident. But now, the Sensitive Sleep course made me confident that it is possible to explore different approaches, being flexible to parents and children’s needs and with a more psychological view and less mechanical way to analyze cases. The unpreparedness of many consultants related to gentle parenting movement (myself included before taking this course) may be the cause of parents not wanting to get the standard advice"
Mariana Britto, Europe
Become a Sleep Consultant Who Knows There Is More Than One Right Way
Professional certification in Sensitive Sleep Consulting
Learn how to support babies, children and families with evidence-informed sleep solutions that respect the child, the parent and the relationship between them.
Research-led. Attachment-informed. Family-centred.
A good sleep consultant doesn't simply hand a parent a sleep plan.
They understand why a child isn't sleeping, what is happening within the family, what the parents actually want, and which approach is most likely to work for this particular child and family.
That's what makes Sensitive Sleep Consulting different.
Our certification takes you beyond one-size-fits-all sleep training and teaches you to think critically, understand the science and confidently tailor your approach.
Learn to think like an expert — not just follow a formula.
Our comprehensive certification combines:
Master Infant & Child Sleep Science
Understand the science of infant and child sleep, including sleep development, sleep biology, sleep associations, sleep hygiene and the factors that influence sleep from infancy through early childhood.
Understand Attachment, Behaviour & Family Dynamics
Explore attachment theory, child development, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, while learning how parenting styles, family dynamics and the parent-child relationship can influence sleep.
Develop Evidence-Based Sleep Solutions
Learn how to assess infant and child sleep problems, interpret the evidence and develop individualised sleep plans using a range of sensitive, attachment-informed and evidence-based sleep strategies.
You don't have to choose between being gentle and getting results.
This is one of the biggest misconceptions in the sleep industry. Sensitive Sleep Consulting isn't about simply telling parents to "wait it out". And it isn't about telling every family to use the same sleep training method. It's about understanding the child, understanding the family and using evidence-informed strategies that are appropriate for their individual situation.
You will learn about a broad range of sleep approaches — including traditional sleep training — so you can understand the psychology behind them, recognise their limitations and make informed professional decisions.
Importantly, a Sensitive Sleep Consultant tailors any method to be kinder and more attuned to the child and parent. Because your clients deserve more than a template.
Thoroughly expand your knowledge and confidence in working with families with sleep and settling issues, as we delve well-beyond the basics. If you're feeling like surely there must be more options than telling parents "this too shall pass" or "try controlled crying or camping out", then its time to come on this journey. This program is for those looking to trully help and compassionately support clients using respectful approaches based on research-led practices and matters of the heart. You can become confident on working with parents who want to continue to co-sleep, or support those who want to move to independent sleep.
We're celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary with a special edition of the certification course! The Anniversary Edition includes updated reading material and two new topics; Emotional Safety In Sleep Work, and Executive Function Skills For Sleep. As well as making it all available on an easy to access APP.
We've also released our very own 'Handbook' for consultants of any background to learn the secrets from a leading sleep consultant training provider.
Finally, we make our approach accessible to parents directly, through our paperback book 'The Attachment-Friendly Sleep Plan'.
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