The Post Traumatic Insomnia Workbook; A Step-by-Step Program for Overcoming Sleep Problems after Trauma

The Post Traumatic Insomnia Workbook; A Step-by-Step Program for Overcoming Sleep Problems after Trauma

Karin Elorriaga Thompson, Ph.D. and C. Laurel Franklin, Ph.D.
Difficulty with sleep and night terrors is common among service members and veterans with post traumatic stress disorders or PTSD. Sleep disorders are also common after a traumatic brain injury. This workbook helps survivors and veterans cope with sleep problems. It will help them understand what's keeping them awake at night and has tips on how to improve sleep and deal with trauma-related nightmares. Relaxation techniques for calming the body and mind before bed are described along with strategies for de-stressing the bedroom to create a safe space for sleep.
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This practical workbook for veterans and adults with post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and other trauma related injuries gives a step by step program for dealing with and overcoming sleep problems. Those who struggle with sleep problems will find treatment tips to help them fall asleep, be more productive during waking hours, and improve their overall health. The strategies in this workbook are based on cognitive behavioral therapy and include easy tips, techniques and strategies to improve sleep habits and patterns. There is a variety of relaxation and sleep-scheduling skills for adults and veterans to use at home.
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Item PTIW
ISBN# 978-1-57224-893-9
Pages 179
Year 2010

Authors

Karin Elorriaga Thompson, Ph.D.

Dr. Thompson is clinical assistant professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and a clinical psychologist at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. She specializes in psychotherapy, clinical research, and assessment related to psychological trauma.

C. Laurel Franklin, Ph.D.

Dr. Franklin is clinical assistant professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and a clinical psychologist at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, LA. Her clinical and research interests are in the area of assessment and treatment of trauma-related problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Trauma-Related Sleep Problems

Assessing Your Sleep Patterns, Setting Goals, and Getting Started

Your Bedroom Is for Sleep: De-Stress It!

Prepare Your Body and Mind for Sleep

Help Yourself to a Good Night's Sleep

Time to Sleep: Sleep Scheduling

Sleep Beliefs: How You Think Affects How You Sleep

Understanding and Coping with Trauma-Related Nightmares

Chronic Pain and Sleep

Staying Motivated: Making Treatment Work

Treatment Checklist

Resources

References

Excerpts

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The Impact of Insomnia

The longer that sleep problems continue following a traumatic experience, the less likely it is that they will go away on their own. Chronic insomnia may lead to poor attention and concentration, low energy, fatigue, depression, and worry. It disrupts your life and the lives of your loved ones. It causes problems in relationships, at work or school, and in your ability to enjoy various activities.

Although understanding normal and disordered sleep is important for assessing your sleep problems and using the techniques in this workbook, understanding will not, by itself, alleviate insomnia. However, insomnia can be successfully treated.

This workbook is based on cognitive behavioral treatments for insomnia. Using similar treatments with trauma survivors resulted in improved sleep for them. This workbook will help you to understand your specific trauma-related sleep problems. You'll learn strategies to change your sleep by making changes to your post-trauma sleep habits and to the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to or maintain your sleep problems.

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