Mindfulness offers a path to well-being and tools for coping with life's inevitable hurdles. And though mindfulness may sound exotic, you can cultivate it--and reap its proven benefits--without special training or lots of spare time. Trusted therapist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel shows exactly how in this inviting guide. You'll get effective strategies to use while driving to work, walking the dog, or washing the dishes, plus tips on creating a formal practice routine in as little as 20 minutes a day. Flexible, step-by-step action plans will help you become more focused and efficient in daily life; cope with difficult feelings, such as anger and sadness; deepen your connection to your spouse or partner; feel more rested and less stressed; curb unhealthy habits; find relief from anxiety and depression; and resolve stress-related pain, insomnia, and other physical problems. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.mindfulness-solution.com. Start living a more balanced life--today.

COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY FOR INSOMNIA (CBT-I) ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN A comprehensive presentation of the use of CBT in patients experiencing insomnia In Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Across the Life Span: Guidelines and Clinical Protocols for Health Professionals, a team of distinguished medical researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of various treatment protocols used by health professionals treating patients with insomnia from several different populations. The included treatment protocols are written by members of the European Academy for Cognitive-Behaviour Treatment for Insomnia and reflect the most current practice and theoretical models. The editors have included contributions from leading scholars throughout Europe, as well as up-and-coming researchers with new and exciting data and conclusions to share with the community of health practitioners treating patients experiencing insomnia. In the book, readers will find discussions of the presentation of insomnia in different professional populations – including healthcare workers and shift workers – as well as the presence of common comorbidities. They’ll also discover: A thorough introduction to the disorder of insomnia, as well as the use of cognitive-behavioural therapy in the treatment of insomnia patients Comprehensive explorations of the influence of the lifespan and professional factors on the presentation and impact of insomnia on paediatric and adult patients In-depth discussions of frequently occurring comorbidities, including affective disorders, mental disorders, somatic disorders and chronic pain Fulsome treatments of the emotional processes associated with insomnia, including acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness training Perfect for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and other clinicians engaged in the treatment of insomnia, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Across the Life Span: Guidelines and Clinical Protocols for Health Professionals will also earn a place in the libraries of medical researchers with a professional interest in CBT, insomnia and other sleep disorders.

This book brings together a cutting-edge selection of the most current applications of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), giving clinicians as well as researchers a concise guide to current and future directions. Each chapter begins with in illustrative case study to give readers an example of how MBCT would be used in the clinical setting, followed by an overview of the condition, the theoretical rationale for using MBCT, modifications of MBCT for that disorder, evidence for MBCT use. Chapters also discuss practical considerations of MBCT, including patient selection, home practice, group size, format, and facilitator training. Written by some of the world’s leading physicians using MBCT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Innovative Applications is of great value to psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and therapists.

This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, edited by Dr. Jason C. Ong in collaboration with Consulting Editor, Teofilo Lee-Chiong, is devoted to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Insomnia. Topics covered in this issue include: CBT-I in Children and Adolescents; Delivering CBT-I in Patients with Medical and Psychiatric Comorbidities; CBT-I and Women’s Health: Sex as a Biological Variable; Delivering CBT-I in Military Personnel; Using Mindfulness Meditation in the Treatment of Insomnia; Brief Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (BBTI); Intensive Sleep Retraining; CBT-I and Hypnotic Medications: Considerations and Controversies; CBT-I and Acute Insomnia: Considerations and Controversies; Measuring Outcomes for CBT-I in the Real World; Delivering CBT-I in a Health Care System; Determining an Appropriate Candidate for CBT-I; and Online Delivery of CBT-I: Considerations and Controversies.

In this issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, guest editor Dr. Joshua Hyong-Jin Cho brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Adjunct Interventions to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia. Top experts in the field cover key adjunct treatments to CBT-I such as paradoxical intention; circadian rhythm regulation; behavioral activation; exercise; intensive sleep retraining; mindfulness; acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); and many more. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics covering key adjunct treatments to CBT-I, including biofeedback; stimulant medications; hypnotic medications; wearable devices; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on adjunct interventions to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Sleep is a major component of good mental and physical health, yet over 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Edited by three prominent clinical experts, Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Disorders is the first reference to cover all of the most common disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, etc) and the applicable therapeutic techniques. The volume adopts a highly streamlined and practical approach to make the tools of the trade from behavioral sleep medicine accessible to mainstream psychologists as well as sleep disorder specialists. Organized by therapeutic technique, each chapter discusses the various sleep disorders to which the therapy is relevant, an overall rationale for the intervention, step-by-step instructions for how to implement the technique, possible modifications, the supporting evidence base, and further recommended readings. Treatments for both the adult and child patient populations are covered, and each chapter is authored by an expert in the field. - Offers more coverage than any volume on the market, with discussion of virtually all sleep disorders and numerous treatment types - Addresses treatment concerns for both adult and pediatric population - Outstanding scholarship, with each chapter written by an expert in the topic area - Each chapter offers step-by-step description of procedures and covers the evidence-based data behind those procedures

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Those with Depression is the book for clinicians who recognize that insomnia is more often a comorbid condition that merits separate treatment attention. These clinicians know that two thirds of those who present for depression treatment also complain of significant insomnia and that one third of such patients are already taking sleep medication, and they may be familiar with the research showing that treating insomnia is often important in the management of depression. But what strategies should clinicians use for treating insomnia? How can motivation be enhanced? What about medications? Students and professionals alike will find the pages of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Those with Depression replete with advanced tools to address the adherence problems often encountered in this group, and they’ll come away from the book with a wealth of techniques for improving both sleep and overall symptom management as well as for treating the insomnia that occurs in comorbid disorders.

About 40% of the population experiences difficulty falling or staying asleep at some time in a given year, while 10% of people suffer chronic insomnia. This concise reference written by leading experts for busy clinicians provides practical and up-to-date advice on current approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of insomnia. Professionals and students learn to correctly identify and diagnose insomnia and gain hands-on information on how to carry out treatment with the best evidence base: cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) both recognize CBT-I as the first-line treatment approach to insomnia. Appendices include useful resources for the assessment and treatment of insomnia, which readers can copy and use in their clinical practice.