Poppy Struggled with Sleep Anxiety
Poppy (8y)
Background
Poppy, an 8-year-old girl, was struggling with falling asleep at night. While she slept fine once she finally drifted off, the process of falling asleep could take hours. Poppy had an overactive mind and a lot of anxiety surrounding her inability to fall asleep, which led to a dependence on her dad laying with her until she could finally sleep.
Challenges
- Difficulty Falling Asleep:
- Overactive mind leading to anxiety around bedtime.
- Required her dad to lay with her until she fell asleep.
- Sleep Anxiety:
- Strong anxiety about not being able to fall asleep on her own.
- A lengthy process each night, causing stress for both Poppy and her Dad.
Approach
To help Poppy overcome her sleep challenges, a comprehensive, child-centred approach was implemented, focusing on addressing her specific needs and empowering her with confidence in her bedtime routine. By involving Poppy in the development of her sleep strategies and introducing calming and supportive practices, she was able to gain a sense of control over her sleep process. This holistic approach helped reduce her anxiety and promote a more peaceful and independent bedtime experience.
Results
Within a short period, Poppy experienced a dramatic improvement in her ability to fall asleep:
- Quicker Sleep Onset: Poppy now falls asleep much faster, without the lengthy struggle that used to take hours.
- Reduced Anxiety: Her anxiety around bedtime has significantly decreased, thanks to the calming strategies and her newfound sense of control.
- Independence: Poppy no longer needs her dad to stay with her until she falls asleep, leading to a more peaceful bedtime routine for the entire family.
Conclusion:
Poppy’s journey highlights the importance of empowering children in their sleep routines and addressing their specific needs. Through a combination of sensory support, calming techniques, and active involvement in her sleep strategy, Poppy gained the confidence to fall asleep independently, leading to a significant improvement in her overall sleep quality.
What Poppy's Dad had to say:
Jess is the best and an amazing person to deal with. Aside from her professionalism she was really charming and has a great sense of humour. My 8 year old daughter was suffering from sleep anxiety and was getting quite distressed as was I. I tried so many things without success.
Reaching out to The Holistic Bub was the best thing for my daughter and also myself. After consultation we were given a tailored sleep plan full of great ideas and techniques.
My daughter has no issues getting to sleep now and sleeps through the night.
If you are reading reviews wondering if you should enquire, you definitely should. I’m so grateful for the time and effort Jess made for me and my daughter.
Poppy Struggled with Sleep Anxiety
Poppy (8y)
Background
Poppy, an 8-year-old girl, was struggling with falling asleep at night. While she slept fine once she finally drifted off, the process of falling asleep could take hours. Poppy had an overactive mind and a lot of anxiety surrounding her inability to fall asleep, which led to a dependence on her dad laying with her until she could finally sleep.
Challenges
- Difficulty Falling Asleep:
- Overactive mind leading to anxiety around bedtime.
- Required her dad to lay with her until she fell asleep.
- Sleep Anxiety:
- Strong anxiety about not being able to fall asleep on her own.
- A lengthy process each night, causing stress for both Poppy and her Dad.
Approach
To help Poppy overcome her sleep challenges, a comprehensive, child-centred approach was implemented, focusing on addressing her specific needs and empowering her with confidence in her bedtime routine. By involving Poppy in the development of her sleep strategies and introducing calming and supportive practices, she was able to gain a sense of control over her sleep process. This holistic approach helped reduce her anxiety and promote a more peaceful and independent bedtime experience.
Results
Within a short period, Poppy experienced a dramatic improvement in her ability to fall asleep:
- Quicker Sleep Onset: Poppy now falls asleep much faster, without the lengthy struggle that used to take hours.
- Reduced Anxiety: Her anxiety around bedtime has significantly decreased, thanks to the calming strategies and her newfound sense of control.
- Independence: Poppy no longer needs her dad to stay with her until she falls asleep, leading to a more peaceful bedtime routine for the entire family.
What Poppy's Dad had to say:
Jess is the best and an amazing person to deal with. Aside from her professionalism she was really charming and has a great sense of humour. My 8 year old daughter was suffering from sleep anxiety and was getting quite distressed as was I. I tried so many things without success.
Reaching out to The Holistic Bub was the best thing for my daughter and also myself. After consultation we were given a tailored sleep plan full of great ideas and techniques.
My daughter has no issues getting to sleep now and sleeps through the night.
If you are reading reviews wondering if you should enquire, you definitely should. I’m so grateful for the time and effort Jess made for me and my daughter.
Conclusion:
Poppy’s journey highlights the importance of empowering children in their sleep routines and addressing their specific needs. Through a combination of deep pressure, calming techniques, and active involvement in her sleep strategy, Poppy gained the confidence to fall asleep independently, leading to a significant improvement in her overall sleep quality.
Poppy Struggled with Sleep Anxiety
Poppy (8y)
Background
Poppy, an 8-year-old girl, was struggling with falling asleep at night. While she slept fine once she finally drifted off, the process of falling asleep could take hours. Poppy had an overactive mind and a lot of anxiety surrounding her inability to fall asleep, which led to a dependence on her dad laying with her until she could finally sleep.
Challenges
- Difficulty Falling Asleep:
- Overactive mind leading to anxiety around bedtime.
- Required her dad to lay with her until she fell asleep.
- Sleep Anxiety:
- Strong anxiety about not being able to fall asleep on her own.
- A lengthy process each night, causing stress for both Poppy and her Dad.
Approach
To help Poppy overcome her sleep challenges, a comprehensive, child-centred approach was implemented, focusing on addressing her specific needs and empowering her with confidence in her bedtime routine. By involving Poppy in the development of her sleep strategies and introducing calming and supportive practices, she was able to gain a sense of control over her sleep process. This holistic approach helped reduce her anxiety and promote a more peaceful and independent bedtime experience.
Results
Within a short period, Poppy experienced a dramatic improvement in her ability to fall asleep:
- Quicker Sleep Onset: Poppy now falls asleep much faster, without the lengthy struggle that used to take hours.
- Reduced Anxiety: Her anxiety around bedtime has significantly decreased, thanks to the calming strategies and her newfound sense of control.
- Independence: Poppy no longer needs her dad to stay with her until she falls asleep, leading to a more peaceful bedtime routine for the entire family.
What Poppy's Dad had to say:
Jess is the best and an amazing person to deal with. Aside from her professionalism she was really charming and has a great sense of humour. My 8 year old daughter was suffering from sleep anxiety and was getting quite distressed as was I. I tried so many things without success.
Reaching out to The Holistic Bub was the best thing for my daughter and also myself. After consultation we were given a tailored sleep plan full of great ideas and techniques.
My daughter has no issues getting to sleep now and sleeps through the night.
If you are reading reviews wondering if you should enquire, you definitely should. I’m so grateful for the time and effort Jess made for me and my daughter.
Conclusion:
Poppy’s journey highlights the importance of empowering children in their sleep routines and addressing their specific needs. Through a combination of deep pressure, calming techniques, and active involvement in her sleep strategy, Poppy gained the confidence to fall asleep independently, leading to a significant improvement in her overall sleep quality.