The Adult Sleep Certification That Teaches BOTH Approaches
Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All
You already help people.
Maybe you’re a therapist and every client mentions sleep. Maybe you’re a health coach and sleep is always the missing piece. Maybe you’re a baby sleep coach and the parents keep asking “but what about MY sleep?”
You know sleep matters. You see it affecting everything else — mood, energy, weight, relationships, healing.
But you don’t have the specialized training to actually help.
Or maybe you do have some training. Maybe you learned the standard CBT-I Informed approach — the “gold standard.”
And then you tried to use it with your anxious clients. Your trauma survivors. Your chronic pain patients.
And it didn’t work.
Because rigid protocols have a 40%+ dropout rate. They’re strict. They’re hard. And for many people, they make everything worse.
There’s another way.
THE PROBLEM WITH MOST SLEEP CERTIFICATIONS:
Most adult sleep certifications teach one approach: rigid, structured protocols.
They tell you it’s evidence-based. Gold standard. First-line treatment.
All true.
But they don’t tell you:
- 40%+ of clients drop out because they can’t tolerate strict sleep restriction
- Anxious clients often get MORE anxious
- Trauma survivors can feel unsafe with rigid protocols
- Chronic pain patients can’t handle less sleep (it increases pain)
- Perfectionists experience it as another thing to “fail” at
So you finish the certification, try to help your clients, and watch them struggle.
Not because you did it wrong. Because the approach wasn’t right for THEM.
THE ISLA-GRACE APPROACH:
I teach both.
CBT-I Informed techniques — Sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring. For clients who thrive with structure.
Acceptance-Based techniques — Flexible protocols, permission to rest, gentle approach. For clients who need flexibility.
You’ll learn when to use which. You’ll have tools for EVERY client, not just the ones who can handle rigid rules.
Plus — just like baby sleep — we go beyond behavior.
I educate you on the biological factors most sleep certifications completely ignore:
- Bloodwork markers that affect sleep (ferritin, thyroid, vitamin D, B12)
- Hormonal factors (cortisol rhythm, menopause, perimenopause)
- Gut-brain connection
- When to refer for functional testing
- What to look for that tells you “this isn’t just insomnia”
What You’ll Learn
- Why we need sleep and what happens when we don't get it
- How much sleep adults actually need (it's not always 8 hours)
- Sleep architecture, stages, cycles
- Sleep apnea screening (STOP-BANG protocol)
- Restless legs syndrome
- Narcolepsy red flags
- When to refer vs. when to proceed
The Complete Protocol (Step-by-Step Decision Tree)
- Medical screening (always start here)
- Foundations assessment (fix before advanced interventions)
- Sleep diary analysis (calculating SE, SOL, WASO)
- Treatment selection based on primary pattern
- Relaxation techniques matched to client's issue
- Weekly monitoring and adjustment
- Maintenance protocols
- Sleep restriction (with safety limits)
- Sleep compression (gentler alternative)
- Stimulus control
- Cognitive restructuring
- Constructive worry
- Paradoxical intention
- Acceptance-based strategies
- Permission to rest (not just sleep)
- Flexible protocols for anxious clients
- Reducing sleep-related anxiety
- Working WITH the client's nervous system
- Bloodwork education (what to recommend, what markers matter)
- Functional testing overview (DUTCH, GI-MAP, HTMA)
- Nutrition and sleep
- Supplements that work (and don't)
- Hormonal considerations (menopause, cortisol, thyroid)
Special Populations
- New parents (whose babies sleep but they don't)
- Pregnancy
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Shift workers
- Chronic pain
- Trauma survivors
- Anxiety disorders
- Real scenarios with decision-making frameworks
- Practice applying the protocol
- Complex cases and troubleshooting
WHO THIS IS FOR:
- Therapists, counselors, psychologists who want to add sleep expertise
- Health coaches and wellness practitioners
- Naturopathic doctors and functional medicine providers
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Baby sleep coaches who want to help the parents too
- Anyone passionate about helping adults sleep without medication dependency
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Complete Curriculum All modules covering sleep science, disorders, assessment, CBT-I Informed techniques, Acceptance-Based techniques, biological factors, special populations, and case studies.
- Protocol Flowchart Step-by-step decision tree for client support. Know exactly what to do at each stage — from medical screening through treatment selection to maintenance.
- Functional Testing Guide Complete education on what tests exist, who can order them, what they reveal about sleep.
- Weekly Live Q&A Get your questions answered. Discuss cases. Stay connected.
- Community Access Connect with other adult sleep coaches. Ask questions, share wins, get support.
- 10 coaches are already enrolled and loving it.
ABOUT LAUREN:
I’m Lauren Weber — four-time certified sleep specialist with 12+ years helping thousands of people sleep.
Credentials:
- Graduate, Mastering Sleep Medicine Program
- Graduate, Queen’s University Insomnia Interventions Course
- 500+ hours lactation education
- 250+ hours Neufeld Institute (attachment and development)
- Built a multi-six-figure sleep business
The personal piece:
I learned CBT-I Informed techniques. I was told it was the gold standard.
Then I went through a divorce and developed terrible insomnia.
I knew all the rules. Strict sleep restriction. Get out of bed. Don’t lie there.
But I was already anxious. Already exhausted. Already feeling like a failure.
I didn’t need another rigid protocol. I needed flexibility. I needed permission to rest even when I couldn’t sleep.
That’s when I found Acceptance-Based approaches — and everything changed.
Now I teach both. Because one size doesn’t fit all. And your clients deserve someone who has tools for THEIR brain, not just the textbook brain.
$1,499 one-time
Or payment plans:
- $499.99 x 3 months
- $249.99 x 6 months
Includes:
- Complete curriculum (lifetime access)
- Protocol flowchart and decision tree
- Functional testing guide
- Weekly live Q&A
- Community access
- Updates as new content is added
14-day money-back guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a baby sleep coach. Is this relevant for me?
Extremely. Think about your last 10 clients. How many of those parents mentioned their OWN sleep was broken? The baby sleeps, but they’re still awake at 2am. This is the natural next step — same philosophy, same root-cause approach, new audience.
I already have CBT-I training. Why do I need this?
Because rigid protocols alone fail 40%+ of clients. If you’ve struggled to help anxious clients, trauma survivors, or people with chronic pain — you need the Acceptance-Based approach. This certification gives you both so you have tools for every client.
What's the Acceptance-Based approach?
It’s the flexible alternative to rigid protocols. Same evidence base, different delivery. Better for anxious clients, trauma survivors, and anyone who can’t tolerate strict sleep restriction. It emphasizes acceptance, rest, and working with the nervous system rather than fighting it.
How long does it take to complete?
Self-paced. Most people complete it in 3-6 months alongside other work. You have lifetime access.
Do I get a credential?
Yes. Upon completion, you’re a Certified Adult Sleep and Well-Being Specialist through Isla-Grace Sleep.
Can I charge for sleep services after this?
Yes. You’ll have the knowledge to offer sleep coaching services, add sleep to your existing practice, or create new revenue streams around sleep.
Or book a call with Lauren to discuss if this is right for you:
I loved the adult course just as much as the infant sleep certification. I really enjoyed how in-depth and thoughtful the information was laid out. I am enjoying returning back to the information and having access as Lauren continues to add information. I felt so empowered in this course and continue to feel supported on my journey as an adult sleep coach.