Description
Book SynopsisThis practical book provides evidence-based and safe techniques for behavioral sleep disorders. It follows a streamlined approach to delivery of care and offers tools to partner with a new provider, ensuring solutions are presented in a structured manner. Each chapter focuses on behavioral approaches to a specific sleep disorder and features key points and resources for additional insights.
Practical and easy-to-read, this book is the ideal companion for sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) fellows, and newly board-certified sleep medicine and BSM specialists. This book is also ideal for primary care physicians and residents. Furthermore, those studying for board-certification, and in training, can utilize the book's tools to follow the clinical approach to the concepts they are learning about.
Table of Contents
1. CBT-I Section
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- Sleep hygiene
- Sleep restriction
- Stimulus control
- Relaxation strategies,
- Worry-time
- Cognitive restructuring
- Maintenance and relapse prevention
Additional items in the CBT-I section
- Sleep log
- Intake and follow-up note-taking
- Medication taper planning
- Full case example – notes for all sessions
2. Pediatric BSM
*Note: CBT-I Section is also relevant Pediatric BSM – sleep logs are used here, intake/follow-up forms are relevant, and CBT-I sessions can be used for older children and teens where CBT-I is warranted
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- Sleep hygiene
- Standard and graduated extinction
- Bedtime pass
- Evening schedule
- Behavior chart
Additional items in the Pediatric BSM section
- Parent sleep log
3. Actigraphy
Clinic talking points and actogram example
4. CPAP
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- CPAP desensitization
- Motivational enhancement
5. Imagery Rehearsal Therapy
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- Nightmare psychoeducation
- Positive imagery
- Rescripting
- Troubleshooting rescript
- Maintenance and relapse prevention
6. CBT for Nocturnal Panic
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- Rule-outs and referrals
- Psychoeducation on nocturnal panic
- Cognitive therapy
7. CBT for Night Eating Syndrome
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- Rule outs and referrals
- Psychoeducation
- Scheduled meals
- Response prevention
8. Parasomnias
Worksheets and clinic talking points for:
- Rule outs and referrals
- Night terrors
- Sleepwalking
- Nocturnal enuresis
9. Behavioral Sleep Medicine Exam Resources
- Reference list provided by Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine
- List of accredited BSM fellowships
- Application – requirements and form
- Board exam contact information
