The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit: A Workbook to Help You Get Some Rest Using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and Other Evidence-Based Approaches
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Key Details
- Primary Focus
- Imagery Rehearsal Therapy plus complementary insomnia and dream-based tools
- Appropriate For
- Adults with nightmare disorder or PTSD-linked sleep disturbance. Not a full trauma protocol.
- Session Use
- Use exercises in session or assign as between-session practice
Overview
Structured self-help format with progress tracking. Usable as standalone or in care.
How clinicians use it
A workbook by Courtney Worley, PhD, MPH, and Michael R. Nadorff, PhD, for reducing nightmares and improving sleep using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and related behavioral approaches, including ERRT, lucid-dreaming strategies, and CBT-I elements. Useful for nightmare disorder and trauma-related sleep disturbance, in session or as self-directed practice. Not a substitute for trauma therapy or medical sleep evaluation when needed.