A good night's sleep: May 2025

This 2-hour wellbeing session explores the science of sleep and practical ways to improve your sleep quality. 

We'll discuss the role of brain areas like the hypothalamus and the brain stem, share sleep hygiene tips, and introduce relaxation techniques. It's designed for anyone looking to enhance their sleep and overall wellbeing.

Topics covered include:

  1. The science of sleep - Sleep cycles, stages of sleep, brain areas involved in sleep
  2. Factors affecting sleep - Sleep environment, lifestyle factors, stress and anxiety
  3. Practical strategies for better sleep - Sleep hygiene, mindfulness, technology
  4. Sleep diary activity

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge, skills or qualifications are required.

This is a personal development course. It will enable you to build your knowledge of self-care and provide you with practical tools to improve your health and wellbeing.

Material required for the course

All materials will be provided.

Teaching method

Learning will take place in the classroom. You will work individually or as part of the group.

You will be able to have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learnt in the group.

There will be visual aids and discussions. Handouts will be available for you to take away.

How is your progress checked

Progress will be checked through:

  • discussions
  • quizzes
  • practical tasks

Next steps

Learners can progress on to other wellbeing courses.

More information

This session cannot be used to diagnose sleep disorders.

This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.

Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.

Course details

Start date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
When:
Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration: 1 day
Full fee: £20
Concessionary fee: £20
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220