Wake up—time for a brand-new day! ☀️
The alarm clock sounds a lot more tolerable after a restful eight hours of sleep. But if you’ve spent the night tossing and turning, it might just be the worst sound in the world.
While occasional sleeplessness happens to everyone, for some, insomnia is a relentless beast lurking in the shadows—stealing rest, night after night.
In this episode of Practical Psych, we’ll dive into Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—the gold-standard treatment for a condition that affects around 15% of adults and even more teens. You’ll discover powerful strategies to reclaim your sleep, including:
✅ Sleep Consolidation
✅ Stimulus Control
✅ Sleep Hygiene
✅ Relaxation Training
✅ Cognitive Therapy
Join me as we unpack these evidence-based techniques and learn how to slay the bedtime monster—once and for all! 😴
If you missed Part 1 of the series, check out Unlocking the Power of Sleep, with Dr. Cara Palmer. We dig into:
🌙 The science of sleep: What’s really happening in your brain and body?
💤 Why sleep matters: How it shapes your physical and emotional health.
🚫 The barriers to good sleep: What’s stealing your Zzz’s—and how to fight back.
👩👧👦 Protecting young sleepers: Why kids and teens need sleep more than ever, and how parents can help.
How to Listen to Practical Psych:
Listen here at practicalpsychpod.substack.com.
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