Restorative and Diurnal Strategies for Stress Recovery
Stress commonly disrupts sleep through hyperarousal, irregular rhythms, and difficulty winding down, leaving professionals exhausted even when time in bed is adequate. This training focuses on restoring natural sleep rhythms through gentle movement, breathwork, non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and restorative practices that support nervous system regulation.
Participants learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality and reduce nighttime activation without relying on willpower, supplements, or sleep aids. Emphasis is placed on diurnal rhythm support and realistic evening and daytime practices that improve recovery and daytime functioning.
Course Format:
Self-paced online learning with approximately two hours of video instruction, demonstrations, and guided practices. You have one year to complete the course.
CE Credit:
2 CT-NASW CECs
This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.
Tuition:
$39. Course content is available for one year after purchase.
Instructor:
Sara Merrick-Albano, C-IAYT
About Your Instructor
Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Co-Founder, Yoga Therapy Associates & ClinicAlly Trained™ Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a yoga therapist specializing in trauma recovery, pelvic health, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions. She integrates functional movement, breathwork, and meditation to support symptom management and long-term regulation. As co-founder of Yoga Therapy Associates and ClinicAlly Trained™, Sara provides continuing education for DMHAS and the Connecticut Women’s Consortium on the clinical use of yoga, breathwork, and somatic awareness. She is also a contributing expert for Roon, where she offers guidance on yoga therapy for pelvic health concerns including endometriosis, menopause, and chronic pelvic pain. Sara has been featured at the Neuroscience & Yoga Conference Community Showcase, presenting Taking the Indirect Route to Chronic Pain Relief, and frequently teaches on pelvic health through national webinars such as The Pelvis: From Anatomy to Awareness with beYogi. In this course, Sara offers her clinical expertise on anatomy and physiology as well as clinical insights drawn from her work in trauma recovery and chronic pain management.