The Gentle Sleep Coach® Program
To provide families with the best possible guidance, I completed the Gentle Sleep Coach® program—the most comprehensive and in-depth sleep coach certification program available worldwide. The program includes over 90 hours of training, led by a faculty of experts including pediatricians, psychologists, lactation consultants, postpartum doulas, and family therapists. Some of the key topics covered include:
The science of sleep and effective behavioral interventions
Child development from 0-6 years and its impact on sleep
Secure attachment theory and emotional well-being
Supporting breastfeeding mothers during sleep coaching
The Baby-Led Sleep Shaping and Coaching Framework
The role of feeding, attachment, soothing, and temperament in sleep Developmental milestones and how to encourage healthy sleep habits
Assessing a baby’s readiness for sleep coaching based on the latest research
Lectures by Leading Experts in Pediatric and Post-Natal Care
The training also included lectures from top pediatric and post-natal specialists, such as:
Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a leading expert on postpartum depression and author;
Dr. Lewis Kass, Director of the Children’s Sleep Center, covering medical conditions and sleep apnea in children
Dr. Anthony Loizides, pediatric gastroenterologist, who spoke on GERD and its impact on sleep
One of the unique aspects of this certification is that it requires ongoing education and mentorship. To maintain my certification, I continue to participate in advanced training and supervision directly with Kim West.
I am incredibly proud to be part of the global Gentle Sleep Coach community. My goal is to support families with an approach that is not only effective but also respects the unique needs and development of each child.
