Module 3 - Impact of our thoughts on sleep
WARNING :
The information in this module is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a diagnostic opinion or a therapeutic relationship. This information is based on research; however, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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This program was set up and led by Anne Bilodeau, MSS, TSI and Vicky Rivard, Ph.D., C.Psych.
REFERENCES:
As you will see in the following video clips, this information comes from two author-researchers. We encourage you to pick up one of these books if you feel the need to delve deeper into the concepts.
Overcoming the Enemies of Sleep , Charles Morin
Say Good Night to Insomnia , Gregg Jacobs
In this 25-minute video, we discuss various topics, including: the impact of thoughts on sleep; sleep myths; the real impact of lack of sleep; and cognitive restructuring.
Click here for a document presenting the concepts discussed in this module.
Here are documents to help you practice the concepts of module 3:
Helpful Thoughts on Sleep : We recommend printing out a copy and leaving it on your bedside table.
Limiting Thoughts About Sleep : Top 10 most common limiting thoughts about sleep.
Unhelpful and Helpful Thoughts About Sleep : Here you can write down your unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more helping ones.
Thought Grid : This document helps you to practice cognitive restructuring regarding your limiting thoughts on sleep and on other subjects as well.
Cognitive restructuring process : This document shows you how to use thought grids.
In this video , we show how to use the Thought Grid, and thus to do cognitive restructuring.
Cognitive distortions : This is a list of predictable thinking errors to help you spot your own.