On Episode 27, Martin talks with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Larry Brooks about the theory and technique of working with dreams in Psychotherapy. Dr. Brooks discusses trends and evolving theories about dreams in psychoanalysis and neuroscience, as well as his expertise in Dream Tending and Social Dreaming as alternatives to Dream Interpretation in ... Continue Reading
CBTi: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia
Up to 30% of U.S. adults have insomnia The authors note that, in the U.S., up to 30% of the adult population suffers from insomnia and that insomnia is associated with significant physical and mental health problems. If someone has insomnia, the probability of their also having problems with the diabetes precursor "metabolic syndrome" and ... Continue Reading
CBT for Insomnia works! (Even for complicated cases)
CBT-I can help insomnia. CBT-I can be helpful for insomnia even if the person suffers from anxiety, depression, or medical problems. There is ample evidence that CBT-I is very effective with primary insomnia, that is, people who have sleep difficulties without having significant other problems. Now new research suggests that CBT is effective ... Continue Reading
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia: Um, What Exactly is CBT-I?
Research has shown that sleep problems are epidemic. However, there is exciting research on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (also known as CBT-I) showing that CBT-I is effective for both sleep problems and for the treatment and prevention of depression. What, then, is CBT-I? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Insomnia (CBT-I) is a structured ... Continue Reading
CBT-I: Are Sleep Problems Epidemic?
Everyone has experienced insomnia at one time or another. You may have suffered a difficult night sleeping from time to time, for example, when you’re undergoing something stressful, are sleeping in an unfamiliar bed, traveling to other time zones, or just don’t feel well. Each of us has lain awake wishing we could fall asleep. This is just a ... Continue Reading
CBT-I: An Effective Treatment for Both Insomnia and Depression
It is encouraging to know that recent research has indicated that successful treatment of insomnia in a person who suffers from depression often eliminates their depression. In a recent New York Times editorial, the editors reported on the results of a recent study of depressed patients with insomnia. The study participants were divided into two ... Continue Reading