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

12.46 – Addressing Fear of the Dark or Sleeping Alone: Fear of the dark often stems from uncertainty, not danger. Gradual desensitization restores confidence. Begin with soft night-lights or gentle music that prevents full darkness without overstimulation. Visualization techniques—imagining safe, warm spaces—help the brain associate night with comfort. Establish rituals that make nighttime predictable: same bedtime, same blanket, same calming scent. Avoid scary content or arguments before bed. For children or adults, self-soothing affirmations strengthen emotional safety: “I’m protected. I can rest.” Practicing mindfulness when fear arises rewires the brain’s response from panic to acceptance. If fear persists, therapy or guided relaxation can target deeper triggers. Each successful night proves safety isn’t external—it’s internal reassurance. Over time, darkness becomes a signal for peace, not threat. Facing nighttime fear patiently transforms anxiety into resilience, teaching control over reactions rather than avoidance of environments.

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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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