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Gentle Sleep Coach Training Provides Expert Education and a Supportive Global Community

Joan Canning · Recorded 9/29/2024

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Joan Canning found The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Sleep Coach program to be the best method for professional sleep education. She gained access to ongoing research and direct training from experts in baby development and lactation. This certification allows her to support families globally through a supportive, virtual community of professional coaches.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Professional certification and ongoing education for sleep coaches
Reported Result
Access to expert research in baby development and lactation
Community Type
Global virtual network of Gentle Sleep Coaches
I found that Kim West method was actually the best.
We have the opportunity to be taught directly from some of the biggest experts in research, in baby development and lactation.
It's the ongoing research and webinars and staying current on all things regarding sleep and education. That's what helps me feel like I really am doing my best.

The interview

What has your experience been like with the Gentle Sleep community?

So, from my time being with the Gentle Sleep community, I have found it to be very supportive. In this line of work we are all over the world, we are all located separately and we do communicate virtually. Even with that it can help me remind myself of what it is like for moms.

How does the community help you professionally?

Not only are we able to network and have our own little friendly community, it's the ongoing research and webinars and staying current on all things regarding sleep and education. That's what helps me feel like I really am doing my best.

What specific educational opportunities are provided during and after training?

With this community, I am very, very happy that even throughout the training and as an ongoing part of our education, we have the opportunity to be taught directly from some of the biggest experts in research, in baby development and lactation so basically all things regarding what families can be dealing with.

How do you feel about your title as a Gentle Sleep Coach?

I am very, very proud to be a Gentle Sleep Coach and I have no problem telling everybody about that. And within my other community, as being a postpartum doula, I like to spread the word that I am a Gentle Sleep Coach.

Why did you choose the Kim West method specifically?

Through my own research of learning all things 'sleep,' way back years ago when I did that, I found that Kim West method was actually the best. I am very proud and happy that I got to take the training and that I also got to meet her.

Frequently asked

Which sleep training method is best for professional coaches?

Based on her own research into various sleep methods years ago, Joan Canning found that the Kim West method was actually the best for her work as a Gentle Sleep Coach.

What kind of ongoing support do Gentle Sleep Coaches receive?

Coaches receive ongoing education through research, webinars, and direct instruction from experts in baby development and lactation to stay current in their field.

Is the Gentle Sleep Coach community supportive for remote workers?

Yes, Joan Canning describes the community as very supportive, helping coaches who work virtually all over the world feel connected rather than alone.

Full transcript

So, from my time being with the Gentle Sleep community, I have found it to be very supportive. In this line of work we are all over the world, we are all located separately and we do communicate virtually. Even with that It can help me remind myself of what it is like for moms. That, although they may feel alone when they're home by themselves, there is a network of people out there and there are people out there that have your back. And that's how I feel too, from being with the other Gentle Sleep Coaches. Not only are we able to network and have our own little friendly community, it's the ongoing research and webinars and staying current on all things regarding sleep and education. That's what helps me feel like I really am doing my best. With this community, I am very, very happy that even throughout the training and as an ongoing part of our education, we have the opportunity to be taught directly from some of the biggest experts in research, in baby development and lactation so basically all things regarding what families can be dealing with. I am very, very proud to be a Gentle Sleep Coach and I have no problem telling everybody about that. And within my other community, as being a postpartum doula, I like to spread the word that I am a Gentle Sleep Coach because again through my own research of learning all things "sleep," way back years ago when I did that, I found that Kim West method was actually the best. I am very proud and happy that I got to take the training and that I also got to meet her.

About The Sleep Lady

The Sleep Lady provides professional training and certification through the Gentle Sleep Coach program. They serve a global community of educators by offering evidence-based sleep solutions grounded in research on baby development and lactation. The program transforms students into specialized coaches who support families using the Kim West method.

Industry
Sleep Coaching Education

Topics

  • sleep coach certification
  • postpartum doula
  • professional development
  • gentle sleep coach
  • parenting education
  • community

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