Free Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep Course Available for Armed Forces Veterans and Serving Personnel

Once again we are delighted to be collaborating with Charlie Morley to deliver a one day Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep course.

Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep: for Stress or Trauma Affected Sleep

(Friday 26th June 2026, 10am-5pm UK time, online through ZOOM, in association with Forward Assist)

‍Originally developed for British military veterans by sleep & dream specialist Charlie Morley, Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep is a holistic approach to better sleep for people affected by stress or trauma.  

This particular online workshop is aimed at men and women from around the world who are either military veterans or serving military and who are working with stress of trauma affected sleep.

In this practical  workshop we’ll learn how to transform the harmful effects that stress and trauma can have on the third of our life that we spend asleep by regulating our nervous system through the breath and the body.

Using scientifically verified mindfulness-based techniques alongside breath & body-work practices, deep relaxation and lucid dreaming the Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep protocol helps to reduce stress before bed, integrate trauma and optimize sleep quality.  

Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep is based on a non-pathologizing approach to sleep & dreams supported by five core pillars:
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1. Sleep Awareness (learning how sleep works)
2. Rest & Relax (yoga Nidra/ hypnagogic mindfulness)
3. Breath-Body-Mind (coherent breathing & chi gong)
4. Transforming Nightmares (reframing traumatic dreams)
5. Lucid Dreaming (consciously directing your dreams)

From common work-related stress to the more serious effects of trauma, this workshop will teach you effective techniques to help you sleep better and wake up healthier.

These practices are very effective. Independent analysis undertaken on behalf of the Churchill Fellowship found that 87% of participants reported significantly improved sleep quality while 77% reported significantly lowered levels of anxiety around sleep after the workshop.

The course will also explore:
• The Science of Sleep Cycles
• The Neuroscience of Trauma
• Optimising our Sleep Health
• Dream-work for Trauma Integration

‍"This workshop can help veterans become more aware of the relationship between their trauma and their sleep patterns, enabling them to work towards healthier sleep habits and better manage disruptions. This workshop is also  particularly relevant for Military veterans with lived experiences of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) due to the sleep disturbances such as nightmares, insomnia, and hypervigilance that MST can lead to." -Tony Wright, founder of Forward Assist Veterans Charity

NB: This is a trauma sensitive workshop offered free or charge by a civilian sleep specialist. At no point will participants be asked to talk about their trauma and are free to keep their cameras off if they would rather not be on screen.

This course is open to all veterans & serving military from all countries but especially aimed at those who have been affected by trauma while serving in the military.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: 
‍https://www.charliemorley.com/about-me

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:
email Charlie Morley at dreamyoga@live.com or Steve Doggett at enquiries@forward-assist.com

DATES & TIMES:
10am - 5pm UK time, Friday 26th June 2026
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COST:
Free

QUESTIONS:
email Charlie at dreamyoga@live.com or Steve Doggett at enquiries@forward-assist.com