I support sensitive, deeply feeling parents and little ones with their sleep in a way that prioritises connection and respect for you and your little one(s).
As a double-certified sleep coach, as well as a specialist parenting coach (and trainer of parenting coaches), I am experienced and passionate about holding space for parents and caregivers of children to feel more resourced, confidence and calm in supporting their child's sleep.
I offer specialist support that is Informed by:
- collaboration & respect,
- attachment & relationship,
- the nervous system,
- somatics & mindfulness,
- parenting theory and approaches
- Sleep Biology & Applied Anthropology.
- social justice and disability justice
I don't approach this work as an expert or with a hierarchy, instead I see this is a collaboration; of my knowledge and skills with your crucial knowledge & instinct around what you, your child and your family need.
Sleep is so much more than timings and strategies, and it also doesn't have to take over your every waking moment / thought! And sleep coaching is more than 'fixing' sleep - it's supporting you in navigating this part of your child's life and your relationship with them.
This work is deeply personal and I appreciate how much courage and trust it takes to share this part of your life with someone else – you can learn much more about me and my approach, values and trainings on my website.
Qualifications
PARENTING RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holistic Infant & Baby Sleep Coaching (Level 6 OCN) - Dr Lyndsey Hookway
- Baby-Led Sleep™ and Well-Being Specialist - Lauren Weber, Isla Grace
- Certified Circle of Security Facilitator (COSP) - Circle of Security International
- Certified Peaceful Discipline Parenting Coach - Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting
- Birth & Beyond Community Supporter - NCT
- Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner - Anna Le Grange, School of mindful beginnings
- Beyond Behaviours: Effective neuroscience tools to transform childhood behaviours - Mona Delahooke
NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MINDFULNESS RELATED:
- Body-Oriented Coach – The Somatic School
- The Resilience Toolkit Facilitator - Lumos Transforms
- Advanced Coaching Training - SBCA with Sas Petherick
- Mindfulness Teacher – Breathworks
- Certified EcoNidra™ Teacher – EcoNidra™
- Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner – Nadur, Centre for Integrative Forest Therapy & Hillingdon MIND
- Nature & Forest Therapy Guide - Ecowisdom
SPACE HOLDING:
- Circle Facilitation - Sister Stories
- Climate Cafe Facilitation - Climate Psychology Alliance
- The Art of Grief Tending - The Grief Space
- Radical Mental Health First Aide - N'Deye Oumou Sylla
- Mental Health First Aid – MHFA England
- Youth Mental Health First Aid – MHFA England
- Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies – Metanoia Institute
- Trained Listening Volunteer with The Listening Place
ACADEMIC:
MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development - Goldsmiths University
LIVED EXPERIENCE:
I have lived experience of chronic illness (more specifically Long Covid, POTS, chronic migraine and MCAS) for years. These are fluctuating conditions, creating a dynamic disability.
I am a late identified (diagnosed) AuDHDer - Autistic ADHDer, meaning that I now have a whole new lens through which to understand my experience of the world, as well as the grief and complex emotions of missed diagnosis. I also have lived experience of anxiety and depression, as well as burnout.
I am a parent who struggled hugely with the transition to parenthood and now parents a wonderful and highly sensitive toddler.
All my parenting related trainings were taken out of lived experience and special interest, with the hope to offer tender support to other parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and children.
Areas Covered
Both - Online and in person
Decided on a case by case basis
Free or Discounted Support
I offer discounted rates.
Contact
Tender Being with Harriet
harriet@tenderbeingwithharriet.com
Bristol/ BS7 0JF