To Sleep Is to Dream...Why We Sleep - Summer Session
In this 4 hour class, students will learn about the stages of sleep, the purpose of sleep, why we dream, controlling our dream content and conditions that can affect our sleep.
Ronda Doster, MS, LPC
Average rating:
5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
Each student will receive a packet of hand-outs created by me that will include activities for them to do as we cover each area on the topic of sleep.Assessment
I will provide a written summary of the student's strengths in the class.Class Experience
An interesting topic in Psychology when Consciousness is covered is the topic of Sleep. We tend to take sleep for granted and do not think about how complicated of a process it is, how important to our well-being it is both physically and psychologically and what is going on when we dream. 4 weeks: Week 1: Introduction to Consciousness - specifically the altered state of consciousness we refer to as sleep. The stages of sleep will be introduced, both REM and Non-Rem stages, as well as what occurs in the body during each stage. Week 2: Sleep Disorders that can interfere with sleep will be discussed - REM Behavior Disorder will be included in this discussion. What can interfere with circadian rhythms and a healthy night's sleep? How much sleep do I need? Am I a morning person or a night owl? Does the theory that teenagers' biological clocks push them to stay up late and then sleep later in the morning hold true with the students in the class? Week 3 - The Process of Dreaming will be explained - Different Theories of Dreaming will be introduced and discussed - Is Dream Analysis an accurate tool to use - can we ever figure out truly what our dreams mean? What are the students personal thoughts on this? We will discuss lucid dreaming and whether we can control the content of our dreams. Week 4 - Nonmedical ways to deal with insomnia issues will be discussed - Effects of exercise and nutrition on sleep patterns
Learning Goals
1. Stages included in the categories of REM and Non-Rem sleep
2. Impact of sleep on health - effects of sleep deprivation
3. Theories of Dream Analysis
4. Sleep Disorders including Non-Medical ways to deal with not being able to sleep
5. Understanding of what the body and mind do as they move through each stage of sleep
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide the students with a packet created by me during the first class of the four class series.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Wright State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wright State University
My degrees are a BS in Psychology, an MS in Mental Health Counseling and all but dissertation for a PHD in Psychology. I was a counselor for 10 years and have taught psychology courses for the past 20 years. I have a passion working with teenagers and hope to focus on topics in psychology that I have found my students to have enjoyed over the years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-9 learners per class
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