The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit - by Courtney Worley & Michael R Nadorff Paperback

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Break the cycle of insomnia and bad dreams, and start getting the sleep you need to be your best--based on the #1 recommended treatment for nightmare disorders by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Are you struggling with nightmares or waking up in a panic on a regular basis? Do you avoid going to sleep because you fear having a bad dream? Do you feel fatigued, sleepy, or irritable during the day? Are you experiencing poor memory and concentration? Sleep is essential--and sleep deprivation can radically disrupt your work, relationships, and overall quality of life. But there are tools you can use to get a good night's rest, starting tonight. Whether your nightmares stem from high levels of stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or trauma, this comprehensive toolkit will help you break free from the vicious cycle of nightmares and insomnia.

This comprehensive workbook offers a variety of evidence-based tools, including imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT)--the gold standard for treating nightmare disorders--to help you get the rest you need. Using proven-effective techniques such as visualization and lucidity checks, you'll learn to boost feelings of comfort and relaxation, rewrite your dreams, and improve the quality of your sleep. Finally, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of your sleep struggles, enabling you to set goals and track your progress.

This toolkit for better sleep also includes skills based in:

• Exposure, relaxation, and rescription therapy (ERRT)
• Lucid dreaming therapy (LDT)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
• Sleep hygiene tips and strategies
• And more!

If you're living with chronic nightmares and sleep deprivation, pick up this empowering workbook, take charge of your dreams, and start getting the restful sleep you deserve.

Review Quotes

"The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit is a valuable resource for those struggling with sleep disturbances related to nightmares. It offers practical strategies and exercises to understand and address the causes of sleep problems. The workbook provides a clear and structured approach, empowering readers to take control of their sleep health and improve their well-being. Highly recommended for those seeking effective solutions to enhance sleep quality and overcome nightmares."
--Kathryn Hansen, BS, CPC, CPMA, healthcare consultant at Integration Consultants, LLC; author of Fundamental of Sleep Technology; and executive director of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

"TheNightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit guides the reader toward understanding their sleep problems and using skills to reduce or resolve them. At each step, Worley and Nadorff explain the science and theories behind sleep problems, and how each skill works to address them. Readers will appreciate the accessible explanations and having this accompanying guide and resource as they work toward achieving better, more restorative sleep."
--Jennifer Fanning, PhD, clinical psychologist, and faculty at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School

"Courtney Worley and Michael Nadorff, both seasoned sleep experts, offer a clear, compassionate guide to understanding and managing nightmares. As a clinician, I value the practical self-check questions and step-by-step strategies. Whether for yourself or a loved one, this accessible and well-structured book is an empowering toolkit to help you take control of your sleep and find relief."
--Yishan Xu, PhD, adjunct faculty at Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, chair of the Public Education Committee of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and host of the Deep into Sleep podcast

"Many people are surprised to learn that nightmares can be treated without medication. This book is packed with useful tools that research has shown to be useful in therapy. The ideas are solid, and could really help people who want to work on their nightmares on their own. It offers a sense of hope and direction for something that can often feel overwhelming or out of control."
--Kristi E. Pruiksma, PhD, DBSM, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, licensed clinical psychologist, and diplomat of behavioral sleep medicine

"The toolkit includes practical steps to deal with nightmares and sleep problems related to nightmares. The good news: Research has shown that the techniques outlined in the book are very helpful--even for persons who had nightmares for years. As it is valid for many topics, if you take action using this toolkit, something positive will happen."
--Michael Schredl, PhD, head of research for the sleep laboratory at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim, Germany; and author of Analyzing a Long Dream Series

"Worley and Nadorff have crafted a must-have workbook for anyone who struggles with nightmares. They have distilled their decades of expertise into a comprehensive book that explains the basics of nightmares, as well as evidence-based treatment approaches for nightmares and insomnia. Purchase this book today and transform your life by getting better sleep!"
--S. Justin Thomas, PhD, DBSM, FSBSM, director of the UAB Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, and former president of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

About the Author

Courtney Worley, PhD, MPH, is a diplomate in behavioral sleep medicine, and board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based interventions for sleep and trauma. Worley previously led the national implementation of written exposure therapy in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a system-wide training program. In her clinical practice at Upward Behavioral Health, she provides virtual services across the United States using evidence-based psychotherapies, including specialized sleep interventions and psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She serves as a trainer and consultant in the United States and internationally for clinicians and health care systems implementing evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD. Her sleep research program includes investigating nightmare epidemiology and the comorbidity between nightmares and other psychiatric disorders.

Michael R. Nadorff, PhD, is professor of psychology at Mississippi State University. He completed a nightmare treatment study as his dissertation project, and has worked in nightmare treatment for well over a decade. His research focuses on the association between nightmares, as well as other sleep difficulties, and suicidal behavior. Nadorff has published more than one hundred peer-reviewed manuscripts, and has been cited more than 4,700 times. He has received more than fifteen million dollars in grant funding, with active external grant awards from NIMH, SAMHSA, and the CDC. He is also past president of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

Foreword writer Brigitte Holzinger, PhD, is a clinical and health psychologist, licensed teacher, psychotherapist, sleep coach, and licensed somnologist (ESRS). Her research focuses on sleep, dreams, lucid dreaming, and nightmares. Holzinger cofounded the Austrian Sleep Research Association (ASRA) and the Institute for Consciousness and Dream Research (ICDR) in Vienna, Austria.