Overcoming Insomnia: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach Therapist Guide (Treatments That Work)

Overcoming Insomnia: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach Therapist Guide (Treatments That Work) by Edinger, Jack D.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780195365894.

This treatment program uses cognitive-behavioral therapy methods to correct those poor sleep habits. CBT has been proven in multiple studies to improve sleep hygiene by reducing time spent in bed before sleep onset, reducing time spent awake after first sleep onset, and increasing the quality and efficiency of sleep. Developed by the authors, this evidence based treatment can be used for both primary and secondary insomnia sufferers. Patients are first given information about healthy sleep and the reasons for improving sleep habits, then a behavioral program is developed to address that patients specific sleep problems. Use of sleep logs, assessment forms, and other homework (all provided in the corresponding workbook) allows client and therapist to work together to develop an effective sleep regimen tailored specifically for each client. Finally, several sessions are dedicated to increasing compliance and problem-solving.