Rest & Reset: A Sleep and Deep Rest Workshop
About this Event
Feel exhausted, but still find it difficult to rest?
Your body may feel tired while your mind keeps planning, replaying conversations or worrying about whether you will sleep.
The harder you try to settle down, the more awake and frustrated you may feel.
Rest & Reset is a small, two-hour evening workshop in Burnaby combining:
• An immersive sound bath
• Accessible sleep education
• Practical strategies for quieting a busy mind
Led by Registered Social Workers Sarah DiFederico and Tony Ho, this workshop will help you better understand the connection between stress, rest and sleep.
This is not another long list of sleep hygiene rules.
You will leave with a simple, personalized Rest & Reset plan based on your own needs and patterns.
What you will experience
Sarah will guide you through body-based, present-moment practices and an immersive restorative sound bath.
Tony will explain:
• How stress can affect sleep
• Why the mind may become more active at bedtime
• Why trying harder to sleep can sometimes make sleep feel more difficult
Together, you will explore practical strategies for:
• Settling an activated or restless body
• Responding differently to racing thoughts
• Reducing worry and pressure around sleep
• Shifting out of work or caregiving mode
• Stepping out of the struggle with a difficult night
• Recognizing when additional sleep support may be helpful
This is not about forcing yourself to relax or achieving a particular state. You are welcome to participate in whatever way feels comfortable for you.
This workshop may be helpful if:
• You often feel wired but tired
• Your mind becomes more active at bedtime
• You have difficulty shifting out of work or caregiving mode
• You feel pressure to relax or fall asleep
• You experience worry or anxiety about sleep
• You are tired of collecting sleep tips that do not fit your life
• You want a gentle, practical introduction to sleep support
• You are curious about sound baths or body-based approaches to rest
No previous experience with sound baths, mindfulness or sleep therapy is required.
What to expect
The evening will include:
• A guided sound bath and deep-rest experience
• Optional aromatherapy
• Clear, accessible education about sleep and stress
• Guided reflection exercises
• Practical body-based and mind-based strategies
• Time to create your personal Rest & Reset plan
• A small group of no more than 15 participants
You will never be required to share personal information with the group. You may participate at your own comfort level.
Workshop details
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Rest & Reset Studio, Enterprise Centre, Burnaby
Capacity: Maximum of 15 participants
The studio is located on the third floor of the Enterprise Centre.
You will see a set of stairs approximately 10 metres to the left of Anytime Fitness. After climbing the stairs, the first door on your left is the entrance to the lobby.
Please note that entering the studio requires climbing one flight of stairs.
Tickets
Early-bird admission: $99
Available for the first five registrations or until September 4, 2026, whichever comes first.
Regular admission: $119
Space is intentionally limited to keep the workshop comfortable, interactive and personal. Early registration is recommended.
What to bring
Please bring:
• A yoga or exercise mat
• A water bottle
• Comfortable clothing
• A blanket, pillow or eye mask, if desired
Meet your facilitators
Sarah DiFederico, MSW, RSW
Sarah is a Registered Social Worker and trauma therapist who integrates body-based and present-moment practices into her work.
She will guide the immersive sound bath portion of the evening, helping participants explore rest through sensation, awareness and gentle attention.
Tony Ho, MSW, RSW
Tony is a Registered Social Worker, sleep therapist and insomnia coach.
He helps people better understand sleep, reduce sleep anxiety and step out of the cycle of trying harder to sleep.
His approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia.
Accessibility and participation
You may sit, lie down, change positions or step out of the room whenever needed.
Please contact the facilitators before registering if you have:
• Accessibility needs
• Significant sound sensitivities
• Questions about whether the workshop is suitable for you
Please note that the entrance to the studio requires climbing one flight of stairs.
Receipts and extended health coverage
Receipts can be provided.
Some extended health plans may reimburse services provided by a Registered Social Worker. Coverage varies by plan.
Please contact your insurer directly to confirm whether this workshop is eligible under your coverage.
Important information
This workshop provides general education and an experiential group practice.
It does not replace individualized medical, psychological or sleep-disorder assessment or treatment.
Space is limited to 15 participants
Reserve your place for an evening of guided rest, practical sleep support and fewer things to force.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 107.02 to CAD 128.35
