The Insomnia Workbook

The Insomnia Workbook
Author: Stephanie Silberman
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608825795

Forget expensive mattresses, fancy foam pillows, and white noise machines. There's no better treatment for insomnia than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Research has shown that CBT works even better than powerful sleep medications, and with this workbook, it's easier than ever to put these strategies to work to help you ward off insomnia and finally get to sleep. The Insomnia Workbook is designed to simulate the experience of seeing a professional CBT sleep specialist. First, you'll assess your sleep habits with questionnaires and evaluate how your sleep problem affects your life; then you'll learn a variety of proven techniques sleep specialists recommend to their clients. This book includes all of the tools you need to better understand your insomnia and create an effective plan for getting the sleep you need. With this complete program, you'll:•Stop the racing thoughts that keep you awake at night•Train yourself to sleep using stimulus control, sleep restriction, and deep relaxation skills •Identify foods and lifestyle factors that may be making things worse•Keep a personal sleep log to track your progress

The Post-Traumatic Insomnia Workbook

The Post-Traumatic Insomnia Workbook
Author: Karin Thompson
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2010-09-02
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1608820769

Difficult and traumatic life experiences affect our lives in unexpected ways and can even change the way we sleep. In fact, up to 75 percent of all people who have experienced abuse, violence, or traumatic incidents have sleeping problems after these events, even after all other trauma-related symptoms have diminished. If you've experienced these problems for yourself, The Post-Traumatic Insomnia Workbook is for you. This workbook is based in cognitive behavioral therapy, a powerful approach that has been proven to be more effective over the long run than sleeping pills. Included are easy tips and techniques you can start doing right away to help you sleep better. You'll learn a variety of relaxation and sleep-scheduling skills that will help you put an end to broken sleep, the need to stay on high alert throughout the night, and sleep-sabotaging habits you may have developed. Why spend another night lying awake? Find the root cause of your restless nights and rediscover peaceful sleep. This workbook will help you:•Understand what's keeping you awake at night•De-stress your bedroom and create a safe space for sleep•Learn powerful relaxation techniques for calming your body and mind before bed•Cope with trauma-related nightmares

The Insomnia Workbook for Teens

The Insomnia Workbook for Teens
Author: Michael A. Tompkins
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2018-09-24
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684031265

Sleep is food for the brain—especially for teens. Based on the most current sleep science and evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions to improve sleep, The Insomnia Workbook for Teens helps teens change their sleep habits so that they can feel more alert and ready to face life’s challenges. If you’re like many other teens, you probably aren’t getting enough sleep. And is it any wonder? Between early school start times, social media, electronic devices, extracurricular activities, and late-night homework—teens are at the highest risk of any age group for sleep deprivation. And in the long run, insomnia can lead to a host of health and mental health issues—including diabetes and depression. So, how can you cultivate a healthy sleep routine, so you can be your best? The Insomnia Workbook for Teens offers proven-effective tips and strategies to help you get to sleep and stay asleep. You’ll learn about the different reasons you may experience insomnia, target your own “sleep disrupters” like caffeine and sugar, and discover skills for managing these disrupters so you can stop feeling drowsy and grumpy every day. It’s hard being a teen in today’s fast-paced world. And it’s even harder to reach your goals when you’re feeling tired and run-down. Based on up-to-the-minute science, this workbook will give you real solutions for overcoming insomnia and getting those much-needed zzzs.

Overcoming Insomnia

Overcoming Insomnia
Author: Jack D. Edinger
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0199339406

The Overcoming Insomnia treatment program uses evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to correct poor sleep habits.

Sink Into Sleep

Sink Into Sleep
Author: Judith R. Davidson
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2012-11-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1936303388

Based on decades of research, it is now known that the most effective program for the reversal of chronic insomnia is called 'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia' or CBT-I. This book breaks CBT-I down into a step-by-step, easy format, allowing the reader to follow the same effective program that patients in the clinic do.

Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep

Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep
Author: Colleen E. Carney
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2009-12-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608825523

A busy and hectic life can profoundly affect your ability to get a good night's rest. And it's even more difficult to feel relaxed when you stay awake worrying that you won't fall asleep. This vicious circle can quickly rob you of your quality of life, which is why it is so important to seek the most effective treatment for your insomnia. This workbook uses cognitive behavior therapy, which has been shown to work as well as sleep medications and produce longer-lasting effects. Research shows that it also works well for those whose insomnia is experienced in the context of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The complete program in Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep goes to the root of your insomnia and offers the same techniques used by experienced sleep specialists. You'll learn how to optimize your sleep pattern using methods to calm your mind and help you identify sleep-thieving behaviors that contribute to insomnia. Don't go without rest any longer-get started on this program and end your struggles with sleep.

The 4-Week Insomnia Workbook

The 4-Week Insomnia Workbook
Author: Sara Dittoe Barrett PhD
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1641524707

Put insomnia to bed in just 4 weeks. If you're reading this, you've probably figured out that counting sheep, doing a headstand or wearing socks won't get you to sleep. Good news—addressing the root causes of your insomnia can. This book will get you from stressed to sleep in just four weeks with a range of proven drug-free strategies. With The 4-Week Insomnia Workbook as your guide, you'll learn the latest CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) and mindfulness practices to get to the bottom of your sleepless nights. Throughout this program, you'll tackle the thoughts and feelings that keep you up at night and establish a sleep-hygiene routine that works for you. The 4-Week Insomnia Workbook includes: The science of sleep—Learn everything you need to know about insomnia, including the primary types and common causes. A 4-week program—Start with a personal assessment and progressively build habits for better sleep week after week. By the time you finish this workbook, you'll have a sleep hygiene routine that works for you. Proven strategies—Try stimulus control therapy, designate a specific worry time, meditate, and much more—this book is filled with CBT-I, mindfulness and lifestyle techniques to give you the drug-free rest you want and need. Understand the underlying causes of insomnia and overcome them—with The 4-Week Insomnia Workbook.

The Sleep Workbook

The Sleep Workbook
Author: Renata Alexandre PhD, APRN
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1646116321

Conquer anxiety-induced insomnia with your mind—a workbook for rethinking sleep If you are among the 1/3 of adults in the United States dealing with the vicious cycle of chronic sleep disruption, you can put your worries to bed. The Sleep Workbook uses the scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to change your thinking, improve your life, and help you get a good night's rest. By following easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow steps, you can reduce anxiety, change detrimental sleep habits, and sleep more easily. CBT-I can help you make measurable positive changes, boost your confidence, and have more energy to do the things that matter. Before turning to options like sleeping pills, take the time to understand your insomnia and change the things you have full control over—your thoughts and behavior. The Sleep Workbook contains: Personal experience—Use self-assessments, journal prompts, and self-reflective questions to fully grasp your underlying issues. Success rate—About 80% of people who complete CBT-I show long-term sleep improvement. A stronger you—As you learn to combat anxiety and other types of mood disorders, you'll likely increase your self-confidence because you were able to help yourself. No more counting sheep for you! Break the sleepless nights and start your days refreshed.

End the Insomnia Struggle

End the Insomnia Struggle
Author: Colleen Ehrnstrom
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1626253455

Insomnia is all too common in our modern culture, and can be devastating to your mental and physical health. Packed with research-based strategies and practical tools, this fully customizable book will show anyone who suffers with insomnia how to get a good night’s sleep—night after night—for a better life. Everyone struggles with sleep from time to time, but when sleepless nights and overtired days become the norm, your well-being is compromised, and frustration and worry increase—including concerns about what’s stopping you from getting the sleep you need, and what can be done about it. So, how do you stop the cycle of relentless worries and restless nights? End the Insomnia Struggle offers a comprehensive, medication-free program that can be individually tailored for anyone who struggles with insomnia. Integrating the physiology of sleep, and proven-effective approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this book provides step-by-step guidance for developing your own treatment plan according to your particular challenges with insomnia. With this book, you’ll have everything you need to overcome the relentless thoughts, ruminations, and stress of insomnia. Utilizing these evidence-based strategies and easy-to-use tools, you’ll finally get to sleep, stay asleep, and wake up rested and ready to face the world as your best self, day after day.

Say Good Night to Insomnia

Say Good Night to Insomnia
Author: Gregg D. Jacobs
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0805089586

Dr. Jacobs describes the drug-free, scientifically proven program for conquering insomnia in six weeks--a program that succeeds by helping insomniacs change the way they think about sleep.