This easy-to-use self-help workbook guides you through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is the medication-free approach to insomnia favored by most leading experts in the field. -The SomniSkills Workbook was written for anyone who wants to improve their sleep. Don't concern yourself with whether you meet the diagnostic criteria for "insomnia." For our purposes, the term "insomnia" refers to sleep problems that are upsetting or interfere with a person's life. If that describes your problem with sleep, then you are likely to benefit from the SomniSkills Workbook. -We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone is different. A variety of factors can contribute to sleep problems. The causes of your sleep problems may not be the same as the causes of another person's. The SomniSkills Workbook offers a tool called the "Formulator." The Formulator enables you to identify the factors contributing to your sleep problems. Then you will be guided to create a personalized treatment plan designed to address those factors. -No need to give up sleep medication. Many people depend on sleep medication. Many do not want to give up sleep medication until there is a better alternative. You DO NOT have to give up sleep medication to benefit from learning the SomniSkills taught in this Workbook. We devote an entire chapter to the use of sleep medication. - The guiding principle of CBT-I is that you can control how well you sleep. Getting a good night's sleep is not a mysterious, uncontrollable event. You can do something about it! It basically comes down to changing habits. The goal is to rid yourself of habits that interfere with a good night's sleep, while developing habits that improve sleep. We call the beneficial habits, SomniSkills. The steps to learning the SomniSkills are not difficult. Anyone can do them. -To give CBT-I a fair chance of helping you, it should be done properly. Optimally, you would obtain assistance from a licensed practitioner who is trained to administer CBT-I. Unfortunately, that may not be possible, which is the primary reason we wrote this book. The SomniSkills Workbook was written to mimic, as much as possible, the treatment program that would be provided by a trained CBT-I practitioner. -If you are not sure about following the SomniSkills Program, we recommend simply reading the book anyway. The SomniSkills Workbook provides an easy-to-read, complete description of all aspects of CBT-I. NOTE: Readers have access to the somniskills.com website. This site has all SomniSkills forms in a printable format. It also includes various articles and resources relevant to insomnia and the SomniSkills program. OTHERS WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM READING THE SOMNISKILLS WORKBOOK: -Mental Health Providers. -Students and Trainees interested in Insomnia. -Medical Providers who see patients with Insomnia. -Sleep Centers.

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.

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.

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.

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

• CBT is a new, increasingly popular method of treatment that provides measurable results and is therefore reimbursed by insurance companies • Title is ahead of the curve, there's no competition • Concise, practical manual • Contains reader-friendly, role-playing exercises to apply to daily practice

"Chronic insomnia can devolve into desperation and without the right changes your body and mind can work against you. Thankfully, insomnia is a problem that can be solved and Dr. Peters is here to guide you to relief"--