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• Archive: Faculty:Catherine DarleyDuration:6 Hours 9 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Nov 08, 2019 Description How many of your clients have sleep issues?Or maybe the real question is how many of your clients don’t?Where we used to think mental health problems caused insomnia, we now know that the relationship is more circular than casual.
• Risky and addictive, drugs aren’t the answer.
• But without addressing sleep issues, and intervening in this vicious cycle, your treatment plans for mental health issues will likely be less effective and yield less successful outcomes.You CAN help your clients improve their sleep and make your treatment of mental health issues more effective than ever before…and you don’t need to be a sleep expert to do it!Whether you work with anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar or any other disorders, this recording will give you the sleep assessment tools and treatment techniques you need to guide clients out of their sleep deprived world so you can improve clinical outcomes.Purchase this recording and discover how you can:Naturally improve sleep in clients without the use of addictive medicationIdentify sleep disorders and differentiate them from mental health symptomsImprove sleep for clients of all ages – from kids to adultsSnap clients out of sleep-depriving habits with behavior changing exercisesAdd a new tool to your toolbox to bring greater healing to your clients through the power of sleep!
• Handouts Manual - Sleep and Mental Health (5.9 MB) 99 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Assessment Techniques to Evaluate Sleep Disorders Sleep mechanisms and importance of circadian rhythmsKey clinical interview questionsWhy your clients need a sleep diary and how to implement itPractical screening questionnairesSleep Disorders Associated with Common Mental Health Disorders Differentiate sleep symptoms vs.
• mental health symptomsPrevalence of obstructive sleep apnea with co-occurring disordersAnxietyDepressionAdditional other disordersNarcolepsy and its impact on mental healthCorrelation between nightmares and suicidalitySleep recommendations for PTSDBehaviorally Induced Insufficient Sleep SyndromeInsomnia increases risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseClasses of sleep disorders and their associated mental health symptomsInsomniaCircadian rhythm sleep-wake disordersSleep movement disordersParasomniaHypersomniaSleep breathing disordersThe Bi-Directional Impact of Medications Medications can interfere with sleepCommon side effects of hypnoticsMelatonin – how to naturally increase & when to use a supplementNutritional supplements and herbal medicineSleep Deprivation and Mental Health: Recognize Symptoms and Implement Solutions 5 domains of sleep deprivationCognitive performance – decreases simple memory, complex problem solving and verbal fluencyPhysical performance – increases drowsy driving and auto accidentsPhysical health – weakens the immune system and increases risks of serious health issuesMental health – intensifies anxiety, impulsivity, and emotional liabilityEmotional intelligence – impairs moral and ethical decision makingImplement behavior-modifying exercisesInterventions to Correct Circadian Misalignment Consequences of desynchrony with natural sleep cycleTreatment plans to protect shift workers from anxiety, depression, and other mental health disordersManage mania associated with jetlagMental health risk of night owlsStrategies for clients who frequently travelHow to regulate circadian physiologyBody clockSCN in the brainCellular mechanismsBalance out melatonin rhythmAssess Children’s Sleep Issues and Implement Strategies to Improve ADHD, sleep disorder, or both?Obstructive Sleep Apnea often mistaken as other mental health symptoms in childrenRestless Legs SyndromeSleep and naps are critical for development and growthChildren’s sleep screening and recommendationsStep-by-step guide for parents to help kids sleep betterTechniques to Evaluate and Improve Teen SleepHow to determine a teenage client’s natural circadian rhythmDangers of sleep deprivation in adolescentsIncreased negative risk takingCorrelation between lack of sleep and suicidalityDecreased academic achievement and decision making abilityHigher rates of juvenile delinquencyDriving drowsy and car accidentsTools for increasing teens’ sleepSchool start time – how to advocate for changePractical Methods to Create a Sleep Healthy Lifestyle Develop individualized healthy sleep plans for your clients – not a cookie cutter approachGet clients to “yes” in prioritizing optimal sleepBehavior-modifying exercises to help clients snap out of their sleep-depriving habitsAddress family and couple dynamics to allow everyone healthy sleepTips and tricks for evening cell phone use to promote better sleepTechniques to reinforce long-term sleep healthWhen to make a referralWhat clients can expect from sleep disorder treatments Faculty Catherine Darley, ND Related seminars and products: 1 Catherine Darley, ND, is a leader in integrative sleep medicine.