Yes, you can do the Better Sleep Program ON-LINE !

      To do the ON-LINE program :

               ( If you are a U of G student,  then first...
                 e-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca with your name and student ID number to request the coupon code for the student rate.)

        1.    submit online payment here -  

                            You may pay on-line using PayPal, Visa, Mastercard or Discover card.  

                            (A PayPal portal is used; it will accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and Discover card payment.  If you have difficulty... read more.... )

                            All payments are in Canadian dollars.

        2.    open the download that is e-mailed to you after submitting payment

             and follow the instructions to enroll 

        3.   remember the password that you choose for yourself

        And then... simply look in your in-box for the first lesson.

PROGRAM TOPICS :

The ON-LINE Better Sleep Program covers all of the topics provided at the in person program!  

One lesson is e-mailed every week.  Learn at your own pace, working through the activities (and accessing them again and again) at anytime that is convenient to you, even weeks and months later. 

This makes it easy to go at your own pace, on days and times that best suit you.

Here is the outline of the 5 lessons :

     1.  The 3 Keys to Decreasing Insomnia

          Checking for sleep thieves

          Using the body to relax the mind

          Keeping a sleep diary

          Resources        

     2.  Sleep Strengthening Behaviours  

          Sleep stages and how to get more energy from sleep

          I wake up in the night...

          To nap or not to nap?

          The BMW approach to calming the mind

     3.  Avoiding the Big Mistake 

          What to do when you wake up in the night

          Do I have any Sleep Effort?

          Increasing sleep efficiency

          The Secret Handshake to calm the mind

     4.  Stop Worrying 

          Talking to myself about my sleep?

          Noisy bedrooms

          Energy drains and energy gains

          Calming the mind in the presence of noise or pain

     5.  And when my busy brain skill won't settle down...

          Start calming the mind during the day!

          Park it

          Drafting a personal action plan to move forward from here

          Further resources

If you wish more information or have any further questions, do not hesitate to e-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca or call Kathy Somers at 519 824-4120, ext. 52662.   Please leave a message so I can return your call.