Sleep Hygiene and CBT-I for PTSD
for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sleep disturbance is one of the most persistent PTSD symptoms and worsens all other symptoms. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) adapted for PTSD addresses both sleep and the trauma-maintaining effects of disrupted sleep.
How it works
Consolidates sleep architecture disrupted by trauma-related arousal. Reduces conditioned arousal to the bedroom and addresses the sleep-related catastrophising that maintains insomnia in PTSD.
What to watch for
PTSD-adapted CBT-I differs from standard CBT-I â it incorporates trauma-related sleep beliefs and may be combined with imagery rehearsal therapy for nightmares.
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