This course focuses on three essential pillars of a happy and healthy life, sleep, nutrition, and relaxation, and how they contribute to recovery and well‑being, especially after stress or traumatic experiences. Learners explore practical techniques to improve sleep quality, make healthier nutritional choices, and use simple breathing exercises to promote calm and relaxation. The course emphasizes accessible, everyday strategies that learners can apply immediately to improve quality of life.
Module 1: Foundations of Sleep, Nutrition & Enjoyment
Introduces the three essential elements of well‑being—sleep, nutrition, and enjoyment. Learners explore how these fundamentals impact physical and emotional health, particularly following stressful or traumatic experiences, and why balance is critical to overall quality of life.
Module 2: Improving Sleep After Stress or Trauma
Focuses on the importance of sleep and practical techniques to support rest and recovery. Learners examine how stress and trauma disrupt sleep and explore strategies to improve sleep quality and consistency.
Module 3: Nutrition for Recovery & Wellness
Explores nutrition as a component of health and resilience. Learners identify foods and substances to avoid after critical incidents and examine nutritional choices that support healing and sustained energy.
Module 4: Breathing Techniques for Calm & Relaxation
Introduces simple breathing techniques designed to reduce stress and induce calm. Learners practice exercises that support relaxation, emotional regulation, and recovery.
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the importance of sleep, nutrition, and enjoyment to overall health
Identify techniques for improving sleep after stress or trauma
Recognize nutritional practices that support wellness and recovery
Identify foods and substances to avoid following a critical incident
Practice breathing techniques that promote relaxation and emotional regulation
Apply wellness strategies to support daily balance and resilience
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.