Develop an in depth understanding of sleep and benefit your clients (and yourself!) 

People with alcohol and other drug issues and mental health issues are up to 10 times more likely to experience sleep problems. We now know that poor sleep contributes to a range of other physical and mental health problems, as well as low resilience and low motivation. But some simple strategies can help your clients to have a good night and sleep tight.

Join our clinical associate and CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, Dr Moira Junge, in this fascinating and practical workshop to help you help your clients sleep better and improve their wellbeing. Gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial processes involved in sleep/wakefulness and common sleep disorders.

Learn all of the essentials you need to know about sleep and maybe learn a few useful tips for yourself!

On average, participants of Good Night, Sleep Tight report a 59% increase in knowledge, 82% increase in skills, and 74% increase in confidence. Satisfaction is rated at 8.7/10 on average and 91% of participants would recommend this workshop to others.

“Moira is an excellent presenter. I enjoyed her presenting style and knowledge.”

Learning outcomes

• Understand what happens in the brain and body to promote sleep and wake states
• Understand how sleep and alcohol and other drugs interact
• Gain skills in performing a thorough sleep assessment in alcohol and other drug settings
• Learn evidence based strategies to address your clients’ sleep difficulties, including cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness based therapy for insomnia
• Know how and when to refer to specialist sleep services

Who should attend
This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Pricing
Early bird: $315 | Standard: $365 | Group (5+): $295 each

Facilitator: Dr Moira Junge
Date: Thursday 30 October 2025
Time: 9:30am–1:00pm
Location: Online

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