The following online course will be taking place early in 2026 and we are looking for expressions of interest onto our event list - please email us at enquiries@forward-assist.com to register your interest.
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 survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MTS).
In this immersive 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:
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 (befriending trauma dreams)
5. Lucid Dreaming (consciously healing your dreams)
From common work-related stress to the more serious effects of MST, 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.
"This workshop is 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. 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." - Steve Doggett, CEO of Forward Assist Veterans Charity.
