✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

12.23 – Coping With Nightmares or Night Terrors: Nightmares and night terrors can feel overwhelming, but they’re often your brain’s attempt to process stress safely. Start by practicing calm breathing as soon as you wake, reminding yourself you are in the present. Keep a small light or grounding object nearby to orient quickly. Avoid diving into the content immediately; focus first on slowing your pulse. Writing dreams down later can help release emotional residue. Reducing stimulants and heavy media before bed lowers intensity. If patterns repeat, discuss them with a therapist—especially if linked to trauma or medication. Rehearsing alternate dream endings while awake helps retrain the brain toward calm imagery. Safety cues like soft music or relaxation scents before bed can minimize triggers. The goal is not to eliminate dreams but to reduce their power. Over time, consistent soothing responses teach your subconscious that rest is safe, steady, and free of threat.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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