One-on-One Advocacy & Educational Sessions
Bridging the gap between your diagnosis and your daily life.
- Are you having a hard time being heard or understood by your doctor?
- Do you struggle to explain the “invisible” reality of your sleep disorder to family or employers?
- Are you new to a diagnosis and overwhelmed by the clinical terminology?
- Would you like to explore common community themes and the lived experience of these conditions?
Primary Areas of Expertise
While we can discuss a variety of sleep-related hurdles, our specialized expertise is focused on:
- Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence: Specialized knowledge in Type 1 Narcolepsy, Type 2 Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and the complexities of Cataplexy.
- Sleep-Breathing & Circadian Rhythm: Significant experience navigating Sleep Apneas and Circadian Rhythm Disorders.
How a Consultation Works:
The Initial Alignment (15 Minutes | No Cost)
Before scheduling a formal session, Sleep Wake Dynamics offers a brief, no-cost 15-minute phone call.
This is an essential step to discuss specific hurdles and ensure that the expertise offered aligns with the needs of the individual.
This call is not a consultation, but a preparation phase used to identify which resources and materials will be most effective for a follow-up session.
The Consultation (Zoom)
Once alignment is established, a formal session is scheduled to synthesize the medical perspective with the lived patient reality.
Standard Consultation ($75): A 30-minute focused session for specific questions or immediate advocacy hurdles. (Digital resources provided).
Comprehensive Advocacy Package ($175): A 45 to 60-minute deep-dive. This session includes two physical infographics selected from the catalog and shipped directly to you to assist in your ongoing advocacy with doctors or family.
What we focus on:
- Communication Strategies: Developing the language to effectively describe your symptoms to medical professionals and learning to advocate for specific needs.
- Education: Deep-diving into the mechanics of specific sleep disorders and common patient experiences.
- Resource Navigation: Identifying reputable communities and educational tools to support your journey.
- Lived Experience: Discussing the practical, day-to-day navigation of living with a sleep-disordered.
The Session Packages
The Focused Briefing | $75
A targeted session for specific hurdles or immediate questions.
Duration: 30 Minutes via Zoom.
Purpose: A targeted, half-hour session to address specific advocacy hurdles or prepare for upcoming clinical appointments.
What’s Included: * One-on-one direct advocacy and education.
Digital resource links shared during the session.
Note: This tier does not include physical shipped materials.
The Comprehensive Advocacy Package | $175
A full-scale deep dive into your sleep journey and advocacy strategy.
Purpose: Designed for those navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with complex symptoms like Cataplexy, or needing a robust plan to be heard by their medical team and family.
Duration: 45 to 60 Minutes via Zoom.
- What’s Included:
- Pre-Session Preparation: An intake review of your specific interests to ensure the session is tailored and efficient.
- One-on-One Deep Dive: Comprehensive education on sleep disorder mechanics and lived experience themes.
- Two Physical Infographics: High-quality printed infographics from the Sleep Wake Dynamics catalog, selected during our session and shipped directly to you.
- Advocacy Resource List: A curated set of vetted patient communities and educational materials.
Booking & Payment:
Following the Initial Alignment call, if it is determined that a session is the right next step, payment is required in full to confirm and schedule the Zoom consultation. This ensures that all preparation and materials – including the intake review and infographic selection – are ready for our time together.
Professional Boundary:
While we may discuss the lived experience of various treatment paths and common themes regarding medications, Sleep Wake Dynamics does not provide medical advice or medication management. These sessions are for educational and advocacy purposes only. Medication, diagnosis and clinical treatment plans remain the exclusive territory of your licensed medical provider.
Sleep Wake Dynamics LLC provides educational advocacy and creative consulting. These services are not medical in nature and are not eligible for insurance reimbursement, coverage, or Health Savings Account (HSA/FSA) expenditures.
Legal Disclaimer: Sleep Wake Dynamics LLC and its representatives are not licensed medical professionals, doctors, or therapists. The information provided in advocacy sessions, infographics, and digital resources is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have discussed in a session or read on this website. Reliance on any information provided by Sleep Wake Dynamics LLC is solely at your own risk.