ABSTRACT

Individuals with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder often report Insomnia and difficulties sleeping which can significantly impede recovery, worsen symptoms, and reduce quality of life. This volume presents a detailed theoretical rationale and session-by-session outline for delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia to people with these mental health disorders.The treatment has been developed in close collaboration with people living with mental illness, as well as sleep specialists and psychosis experts. Information regarding the efficacy of the programme is presented, along with resources offering information on complicating factors, avoiding relapse, managing stress, and restoring lifestyle balance.

chapter 1|7 pages

Introduction

part I|1 pages

Conceptual Frameworks and Evidence Base

chapter 2|7 pages

Psychotic Disorders

An Overview of Clinical Features and Treatment Approaches

chapter 3|10 pages

Insomnia Disorder and Other Sleep Disturbances

An Overview

chapter 8|15 pages

Assessing Sleep

chapter 9|10 pages

Evidence for CBT-I in Psychotic Disorders

chapter 10|23 pages

Clinical Cases

part II|1 pages

Therapist Manual

chapter 11|7 pages

Tips and Instructions to the Therapist

chapter 12|15 pages

Therapist Manual Session 1

Learning about Sleep and Good Sleep Habits

chapter 13|16 pages

Therapist Manual Session 2

Maximising Energy and Working with Unhelpful Beliefs about Sleep

chapter 14|17 pages

Therapist Manual Session 3

Managing Worries and a Busy Mind and Introducing Relaxation

chapter 15|17 pages

Therapist Manual Session 4

Maintaining Wellness and Working with Triggers for Poor Sleep

part III|1 pages

Client Resource Packs

chapter 16|12 pages

Client Resource Pack Session 1

Learning about Sleep and Good Sleep Habits

chapter 17|13 pages

Client Resource Pack Session 2

Maximising Energy and Working with Unhelpful Beliefs about Sleep

chapter 18|16 pages

Client Resource Pack Session 3

Managing Worries and a Busy Mind and Introducing Relaxation

chapter 19|15 pages

Client Resource Pack Session 4

Maintaining Wellness and Working with Triggers for Poor Sleep