Successful Sleep
About Successful Sleep
Sleep is a critical part of life. It plays an essential role in wellness and mental health including learning and memory, physical restoration, emotional regulation and brain health. This program is based on best practice principles for sleep hygiene and arousal management with the guidance of the latest research in sleep. Participants are assisted to monitor their sleep cycles over time and set goals for change.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You frequently feel tired and it impacts on your mood and your ability to function in everyday life.
- You find it difficult to go to sleep or feel ‘wired and tired’.
- You have trouble staying asleep or getting quality sleep across the night.
- You frequently use medications or substances as a way to get to sleep.
- You are ready and willing to learn new skills to change the way you feel.
Program content
- Understanding Sleep
- Preparing for Sleep
- Staying Asleep
- Worrying about Sleep
- Dealing with Nightmares
- The Next Day
What you will experience
Attend a pre-program assessment prior to commencing the program. The aim is to consider goals & discuss details of the program. You will participate group sessions with 8-10 participants. The group is led by qualified mental health trained professionals who will support the learning practical skills & evidence-based strategies. It includes learning new skills & practicing during & between sessions as part of weekly homework which are discussed.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understand the foundations of sleep and sleep cycles.
Objective 2
Learn skills to manage insomnia.
Objective 3
Learn ways to adequately prepare for sleep.
Objective 4
Explore theory behind nightmares and strategies for dealing with them.
Objective 5
Minimise interruptions to sleep.
Objective 6
Explore ways to combat day time fatigue.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
How to get started
Individuals interested in attending this program will need a referral from a Psychiatrist with admission rights to Townsville Private Clinic. Please discuss the group with your treating psychiatrist or contact the Townsville Private Clinic Admissions & Assessment team on 1800 884 767.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
The Successful Sleep program may be useful for individuals who are experiencing chronic insomnia or sleep related disturbances as a result of their mental health challenges.
How much dose it cost?
You will be admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim the cost via your private health fund. All health funds have different rules. Please check with Townsville Private Clinic Day Program administration, who will advise you of any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs that you will incur. This program is approved by DVA. The Townsville Private Clinic is also an accredited NDIS provided, as such you may utilise NDIS funding to cover the costs of the program.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
The Successful Sleep Program is a 6 week program. It is held once a week. Each session runs from 9:00am until 12:30pm. Morning tea is provided. Please confirm days and group commencement dates with Day Program Administration staff.
